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.

The office runs like a well oiled machine. Super friendly and efficient. Dr Heckler is great - easy to speak with and takes the time necessary to discuss my questions and concerns.
Very open and honest with his assessment. Great personality and a joy to work with.
Fantastic care!
Dr Heckler is an exceptional doctor
Visit felt like a good friend giving advice to me when I needed it most. Wonderful experience. Thank you!
Great Doctor
One of the kindest most caring people I’ve ever met. Truly cares about his patients.
Professional. Great listener and knows what to do. Takes time to explain the plan with detail and pictures. Walks you through everything. My husband and I have both been satisfied patients for 8 years. Staff are terrific and we love his PA Nicole and the After Hours Clinic for emergencies.
Dr. Heckler is the best. I would recommend him and his office to my family and friends.
Caring and you are the most important person