Dr. Heckman is a proud Tampa Bay native and graduate of Tampa Jesuit High School. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry. He earned his MD with high honors from Ross University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he was appointed chief medical resident and received numerous accolades.
Dr. Heckman is a proud Tampa Bay native and graduate of Tampa Jesuit High School. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry. He earned his MD with high honors from Ross University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he was appointed chief medical resident and received numerous accolades.
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A very knowledgeable and professional physician!
Aug-2025
Awesome chair side manner. Very knowledgeable and sincere.
Aug-2025
Was very friendly and very professional. He really listened to me and was very intentive and thorough.
Aug-2025
I feel very grateful having Dr. Heckman as my cardiologist !
Aug-2025
He was so easy to talk to and really cares about you
Jul-2025
Had a great appt with Dr. Heckman. He’s continuing to try to find out what’s going on with my issues and I feel like he is totally on it! So appreciated.
Jul-2025
Is very patient and a very good listener
Jul-2025
Decent experience with the doctor for my first visit. Seemed very nice and professional.
Jul-2025
Dr. Heckman is the best. I always feel confident about my situation after my appointment.
Jul-2025
Very compassionate, caring, and just overall a great listener. You can tell he cares about his patients, grateful that he’s our doctor!!!!
Jul-2025
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Clearwater Office
455 Pinellas Street Suite 400 Clearwater, FL 33756
Dr. Heckman is a proud Tampa Bay native and graduate of Tampa Jesuit High School. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry. He earned his MD with high honors from Ross University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he was appointed chief medical resident and received numerous accolades.
During his time at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Heckman held significant administrative leadership roles, including positions on the Medical Ethics Committee and the Hospital Practice Subcommittee, while actively contributing to quality improvement initiatives. His dedication to advancing healthcare through education and research led to the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and earned him the esteemed academic title of Assistant Professor.
Dr. Heckman completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the Mayo Clinic, where he conducted research in mechanical circulatory support for advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock, artificial intelligence, critical care, and interventional cardiology. His commitment to patient care was recognized with the Mayo Clinic Patient Satisfaction Award for providing high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Heckman completed an advanced fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute at the Oregon Health and Science University, training under leading experts in the management of complex coronary artery and valvular diseases. Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases, Dr. Heckman is an active member of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, continually contributing to the field of cardiology and patient care.
Dr. Heckman is available to see patients at the Clearwater office.
A very knowledgeable and professional physician!
Awesome chair side manner. Very knowledgeable and sincere.
Was very friendly and very professional. He really listened to me and was very intentive and thorough.
I feel very grateful having Dr. Heckman as my cardiologist !
He was so easy to talk to and really cares about you
Had a great appt with Dr. Heckman. He’s continuing to try to find out what’s going on with my issues and I feel like he is totally on it! So appreciated.
Is very patient and a very good listener
Decent experience with the doctor for my first visit. Seemed very nice and professional.
Dr. Heckman is the best. I always feel confident about my situation after my appointment.
Very compassionate, caring, and just overall a great listener. You can tell he cares about his patients, grateful that he’s our doctor!!!!