Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Ryan Heksch with his wife, Lindsay, and children, Violet and William.
Dr. Ryan Heksch may not be as good at renovating homes as his doppelgangers, HGTV’s Property Brothers, but he brings that same level of passion, enthusiasm and dedication when it comes to treating patients as Akron Children’s newest pediatric endocrinologist.
As a glass-half-full kinda guy, Dr. Heksch is quick to point out the bright side when it comes to diagnosing and managing children and teens with growth, puberty, diabetes and other hormonal disorders. It’s that mindset that helps him better comfort and connect with patient families when faced with difficult situations. To him, it’s what makes working in medicine so rewarding.
What celebrity do you look the most like or what sitcom character do you act the most like?
I often hear that I look like the Property Brothers (too bad I’m not as handy as them).
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
Somewhere with a beach, like Charleston, S.C., or Hawaii
What did you eat for breakfast? If nothing, what’s your favorite breakfast?
Large dark roast coffee and a bowl of cereal
What song do you know all the words by heart?
“Rain King” by Counting Crows
What piece of advice did someone give you when you were young that still resonates with you today?
I always give people the benefit of the doubt. I always try to be an optimist and see the glass as half full. It makes working in medicine more rewarding.
Where did you grow up?
Solon, OH (east side of Cleveland)
Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Heksch and his family
Who makes up your family, including pets and their names?
My wife Lindsay and kids: Violet (5) and William (2)
What’s your favorite movie/ book /TV show/sports team?
Movie: The Big Lebowski
Book: “The Princess Bride”
TV Show: Parks and Recreation
Sports team: Cleveland Indians (but all Cleveland/Ohio State sports teams)
What’s your favorite food? Who makes it best?
Adriatico’s pineapple pizza (small pizza place on The Ohio State University’s campus)
What was your first concert?
“Weird Al” Yankovic
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