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Alexander Heckman M.D.
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
Cardiology
Clearwater, FL
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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5.0
119 Ratings
53 Comments
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.
5.0
119 Ratings
53 Comments
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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Clearwater Office
455 Pinellas Street
Suite 400
Clearwater, FL 33756
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.
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Dr. Heckman listened to my questions well and was very helpful.
Listens to you and really cares about his patients.
As my first visit Dr Heckman was very friendly and gave me a feeling of “I am with the right Dr.”. He was clear in his communication and answered my question.
Really great meeting Dr Heckman! He was very pleasant, thorough, and asked my opinion on treatment plan. He reminds me of Dr Spriggs which is a very high complement indeed!! Very thankful to be on his caseload! Sue McKenzie
Very caring and attentive.
listens well and explains everything in terms I can understand (mostly)! Professional and pleasant. Would recommend him to anyone!
Very nice. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly.
Very pleasant and professional. Very informative and willing to listen.
Dr. Heckman was great with personality and also did a thorough job of checking out my heart. He explained everything very clearly to me.
Very happy to have Dr Heckman on our team. We were nervous about having a new doctor since Dr. Spriggs retired, but Dr. Heckman has been amazing!! He’s always willing to listen, come up with a plan together as a team, so happy and cheerful! Excellent Dr and highly recommend!