Dr. Richard David Heekin MD
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
2 Shircliff Way Suite 605 Jacksonville FL, 32204About
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
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
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