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Dr. Bernard A Heckman MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

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10301 GEORGIA AVE SILVER SPRING MD, 20902
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Dr. Bernard Heckman is a gastroenterologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Heckman specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Heckman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1962

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1962

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Bernard A Heckman MD's Practice location

Dr. Bernard Heckman, MD

8830 Cameron St #405 -
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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10301 GEORGIA AVE -
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
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New patients: 301-587-6464
Fax: 301-608-9271

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Dr. Bernard A Heckman MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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