Heartland Spine - Heartland MD - KFVS12 News & Weather Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Poplar Bluff

What We Do

Minimally invasive spine surgery, with an incision so small it fits beneath a band-aid

Specializing in:

Neck and Back Injuries
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Artificial Disc
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Dorsal Column Stimulators
Percataneous Discectomy
Spinal Fractures

Hear our patient stories

Please take a few moments and listen to the patient stories about how Dr. Hayward has changed/saved their lives. After listening to a few stories, you will find out how Dr. Frank Hayward treats his patients.

Success Story: Jim Shields

By the time Jim Shields met Franklin Hayward II, DO, neurosurgeon at Heartland Spine, he could barely remember a time when his back was not in excruciating pain...

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about our services with answers to commonly asked questions.

How We Help

Are you a candidate?

Click here for a contact form to send us details on the conditions and problems you are having. However many times we will end up requiring an office visit to find out if you are a candidate.

Workers' Comp

Learn how to obtain workers' compensation authorization for an evaluation.

New Patient Paperwork

Download & print information forms that need to be completed prior to your appointment.

About Our Practice

At Heartland Spine, each patient is an individual.

We will spend valuable time with you, discussing the best course of treatment. With this approach, we explore every avenue before offering informed choices to our patients.

It is our vision to provide the greatest possible opportunity for each of our patients to return to a more normal life.