
Dr. Eric James Heckman M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
185 Pilgrim Road Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Eric Heckman practices Sleep Medicine in Boston, MA. Dr. Heckman studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
Education and Training
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 2008
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 2008
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Ankle Problems, Foot Problems
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Practice At 185 Pilgrim Road
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Dobrowski M.D.243 Charles Street Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Suzanne Bertisch M.D., M.P.H.330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Ting-hsu Chen MD1400 VFW PKWY BOSTON MA 02132
- Dr. Akmal Sarwar M.D.,41 Mall Rd Burlington MA 01805
- Dr. Nishi Kaur Bhopal M.D.185 Pilgrim Rd Boston MA 02215
- Dr. James E Mojica M.D.55 FRUIT ST BOSTON MA 02114
Nearest Hospitals
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITALl
75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115