Daniel S. Heckman, MD
4.9 out of 5
(251)
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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Allentown
St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Bethlehem
It is my intention to provide each of my patients with the highest quality, evidence-based care available. When formulating your treatment plan, I believe that it is important to involve you, the patient, as much as possible. The first step is to understand who you are as an individual and to identify your specific priorities and goals. Then I focus on helping you to learn about your injury or ailment as well as the most reasonable treatment options. This approach allows us to work together to develop a personalized plan of care and to attain the best possible outcome.
I am board certified in orthopaedic surgery with additional certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. I completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University, where I was an assistant team physician for the basketball, football, and soccer teams. At St. Luke’s I have continued to focus my practice on caring for athletes of all ages and abilities, and I am currently the team physician for several area high schools. In addition to athletic injuries, I specialize in the treatment of all shoulder and knee disorders, including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, shoulder instability, ACL tears and other knee ligament injuries, meniscus tears, patellar instability, articular cartilage injuries, and arthritis. I perform arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle as well as total joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, and hip. I also dedicate part of my practice to treating fractures. I am a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
I was born and raised in Hazleton, PA, and I currently live in Allentown, PA. Outside of work, I enjoy running, coaching soccer, reading, travelling, and spending time with my wife and four children.
Expertise
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certification(s)/Area(s) of Practice
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Injuries
- Repetitive Motion Injury
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2005
Internship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005 - 2006
Residency
University of North Carolina School of Medicine GM, 2006 - 2010
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, 2010 - 2011
This provider has 76 total patient reviews
“Excellent care from St Luke's providers.”
4/25/2024
“Had a after surgery visit with Dr. Heckman. He is very kind and considerate and he did one excellent job. He worked on my knee and it's like new again and I'm very grateful”
4/25/2024
“Dr.Heckman and his team completed successful shoulde surgery on me. The care and treatment I received was more than I had hoped for! The entire process from pre surgery visits through the surgery and post surgery visits was exceptional ! I will not hesitate to recommend Dr. Heckman and the entire St. Lukes team.Thank You,Mike Cherba”
4/18/2024
“Very pleased.”
4/17/2024
“N/A”
4/8/2024
“Thank you”
4/8/2024
“Very empathetic and caring physician”
4/8/2024
“Everything was good.”
4/5/2024
“Dr. Heckman and his staff we couldn't ask for a more pleasant understanding and caring staff.”
4/3/2024
“This was my first visit with Dr. Daniel Heckman. I was seen to evaluate a shoulder injury and make a decision as to whether or not I should have surgery to correct the issue. Dr. Heckman was very thorough with my appointment and went over all options in detail with me. I felt very confident in his ability to show me all my options.”
4/3/2024
“Dr Heckman is amazing! I cannot say enough about his expertise and care. The entire osteopathic team has exceeded my expectations. Never have I been treated to quickly and well by any medical team in my over 50 years of life. Many thanks to them!”
4/3/2024
“Dr. Heckman and his staff are very helpful”
4/3/2024
“Dr. Heckman and his staff were very friendly and attentive. They have exceeded expectations and I will definitely recommend him and his office for care. In my opinion, hands down the best care I received. Everyone took their time to explain and answer all of my questions. Dr. Heckman never once made me feel rushed or unsure.”
4/3/2024
“Dr Heckman as one of my favorite doctors of all. He's so professional, caring, listens to you and explains everything that I can understand. I just love him as my orthopedic doctor. His staff is justice caring. I feel St. Luke's has the best doctors, nurses, and a whole professional group who are an asset to the hospital. I always say there's too many negative responses. There has to be positive responses and this is a positive for Dr. Heckman. Please relay this message to Dr. Heckman and his staff. thank you.”
2/29/2024
“Dr. Heckman is a very good orthopedic surgeon.”
2/29/2024
“Please say "Thank you " to Dr Heckman for replacing my shoulder. He is a gifted surgeon and person.”
2/24/2024
“I have always loved coming to see Dr. Heckman. I love the way that he gives me options about different treatment options, tests etc.... He is one of the few doctors who has a real sense of bedside manner.”
2/12/2024
“My Dr. Is always very informative with his evaluation of how well my hip replacement is progressing.”
2/2/2024
“Had to remind the Doctor about the vitamins.I should take for the shoulder surgery”
2/2/2024
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“Follow up on hip replacement 3 years ago. Dr Heckman was fabulous”
4/26/2024