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.
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.
Generally very good. A small issue with dosage with a metoprolol, but we got it straightened out.
Seemed very patient focused. Explain things well. Was a good listener about the issues.
Very personable, caring, and compassionate; thorough and easy/understandable explanation of the health concerns.
My first visit with Dr. Hickman went very well. Couldn't have been any better.
Very pleasant first meeting. Look forward to his guidance for an old guy.
He is an outstanding individual.
Dr Heckman listened to my concerns and questions, and provided me with answers suggestions for me to consider. I am very pleased with having him as my cardiologist.
Very personable and competent doctor.
Loved him.. I love Dr Spriggs and it was nice to see a replacement that I felt comfortable with
He really took his time with me and explained everything