Dr. Matthew Heckler, D.O. provides comprehensive general orthopedic surgery and sports medicine care with a focus on injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Association and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Heckler has specialized training in complex rotator cuff and labral surgery of the shoulder, ACL and ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, anterior total hip replacement, and total joint replacement.
Dr. Matthew Heckler, D.O. provides comprehensive general orthopedic surgery and sports medicine care with a focus on injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Association and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Heckler has specialized training in complex rotator cuff and labral surgery of the shoulder, ACL and ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, anterior total hip replacement, and total joint replacement.
Dr. Matthew Heckler, D.O. provides comprehensive general orthopedic surgery and sports medicine care with a focus on injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Association and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Heckler has specialized training in complex rotator cuff and labral surgery of the shoulder, ACL and ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, anterior total hip replacement, and total joint replacement.
He has a particular interest in partial knee replacement, minimally invasive patient specific total joint arthroplasty, and MRI-computer based navigation joint replacement.
Dr. Heckler has previously worked as an assistant team physician for a number of professional sports teams including the NFL Minnesota Vikings, MLB Minnesota Twins, NBA Minnesota Timberwolves, NHL Minnesota Wild, WNBA Minnesota Lynx, and the NLL Minnesota Swarm.
Continuing to feed his passion for sports medicine, Dr. Heckler is the orthopedic team physician for Dayton's professional soccer club and the Dutch Lions. He also cares for many of our local high school athletes through the Dayton Sports Medicine Institute and the medical director for Wilson Sports Medicine.

Awesome physician. Would definitely recomemd
Very cordial yet frank as he went over surgical procedures and emphasized keys to faster recovery. Took time to answer all my questions. Relieved after my visit
An outstanding surgeon.
Dr Heckler is the BEST! I would recommend him to anyone. He''s very knowledgeable, confident, compassionate and cautious. We tried everything before replacing my knee, but when it was time, we moved forward and I'm so glad we did it! My incision looks amazing 8 weeks postop,, my ROM is excellent and I have a lot less pain. He understands how important my sport is to me and fully supports my goals.
Superb. Matt is exceptionally knowledgeable and always has the patient interest at heart. As a 68 year old bodybuilder and former powerlifter I have been to him many times for various shoulder and knee issues. One of the best
Top of the line.
Excellent care
Dr Heckler is very personable and listens to your concerns. Even better he addresses them during surgery and I couldn’t be happier! I highly recommend him to anyone considering hip replacement including anyone with possible leg length discrepancies. He truly cares about his patients.
Absolutely great experience
As usual Dr Heckler and all the team (from front desk to X-ray tech to nurses were all great! Always super polite and helpful…they all talk to and treat you like you are one of their friends, not just a patient🩷