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Dr. Richard David Heekin MD

Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

4/5(207)
2 Shircliff Way Suite 605 Jacksonville FL, 32204
Rating

4/5

About

Medical Director, St. Vincent’s Orthopedic Center of Excellence Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Riverside Medical Director, St. Vincent’s Home Health #1 in the State for ...

Education and Training

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1985

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • Fellow  American College of Aurgeons 

Treatments

  • Hip Replacement
  • Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy (scope)
  • Arthritis And Joint Pains
  • Steroid Injections
  • Stem Cell Arthritis Treatment

Professional Memberships

  • Member AAOS ( Ammerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)  1998 
  • Member AHKS (American Hip and Knee Society)  1998 

Experience & Accolades

  • Founder2001 - 2014Heekin Orthopedic SpecialistsPresident, Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Medical Director 2009St. Vincent's Orthopedic Center of Excellence
  • Chief of Orthopedic Surgery2013St. Vincent's Medical Director
  • Medical Director 2015St. Vincent's Home Health

Dr. Richard David Heekin MD's Practice location

Heekin Clinic

2 Shircliff Way Suite 605 -
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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New patients: 904-328-5979
Fax: 904-619-9925

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ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER RIVERSIDEl

1 SHIRCLIFF WAY JACKSONVILLE FL 32204

Head north on Shircliff Way 180 ft
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BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER JACKSONVILLEl

800 PRUDENTIAL DR JACKSONVILLE FL 32207

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UF HEALTH JACKSONVILLEl

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