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Patrick Heckman, DO

Patrick Heckman, DO

Hematology & Oncology, Internal Medicine
(317) 859-5252
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (131 ratings)

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Franciscan Health Oncology & Hematology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 S. Emerson Ave.
Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Health Oncology & Hematology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis
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Franciscan Health Oncology & Hematology Specialists Mooresville, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

1215 Hadley Road
Suite 200 A
Mooresville, IN 46158

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8:00am - 4:30pm
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8:00am - 4:30pm
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8:00am - 4:30pm
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8:00am - 4:30pm
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8:00am - 4:30pm
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Franciscan Physician Network Oncology & Hematology Specialists Carmel

12188-B North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032

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Franciscan Physician Network Oncology & Hematology Specialists Franklin

1300 W. Jefferson St.
Suite E
Franklin, IN 46131

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Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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317-831-1160 View Details

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Marian University

Residency:
Ascension St Vincent Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
University of Kentucky Hematology & Oncology Fellowship

Board Certifications

Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(131 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

74 Reviews

03/05/2026

Very pleased with all factors of care from Dr Heckman.

03/01/2026

Good Dr

02/27/2026

He was attentive listening to my background, and medical history. Appreciated his step by step plan to evaluate. Very comfortable talking to him.

02/25/2026

He was professional and kind. He listened well and do not rush me out of the door.

02/24/2026

He sincerely cares and takes steps to improve my results.

02/21/2026

Dr Heckman is relatively new for me after Dr Sharla’s retirement. He hasn’t missed a beat and continues to take good care of me.

02/20/2026

Thoughtful and concerned

02/18/2026

Felt he was professional & good patient relations

02/09/2026

He is Smart, Personable, and a pleasure with whom to discuss alternatives in support of maintaining the best of health.

02/06/2026

Very personable, friendly, professional

02/05/2026

Easy to talk to very knowledgeable very kind.

02/03/2026

He was very kind, he took time to listen and answer my questions and he was very confident in the prescribed treatment, which gave me confidence in him.

02/01/2026

He was nice and talked on my level so I could understand

01/29/2026

As I said he gave me all the information I asked for. He listens well. Not all doctors do that.

01/22/2026

I’m impressed with Dr. Heckman. I’m very glad I was assigned to him.

01/15/2026

He's very knowledgeable in his field, very professional and explains everything in layman's words so I understand completely what will happen and why.

01/15/2026

He is very personable & thorough & explains things so that they are easy to understand!

01/13/2026

He was a replacement for my original cancer doctor and he's been maintaining my health since then pretty good doctor

01/09/2026

Great manner, friendly, to the point in discussions about lab results and your health; answers any and all of your questions. He's a great doctor that I definitely would recommend.

01/07/2026

Very personable. Asked pertinent questions.

12/25/2025

Dr. Heckman has been professional enough and compassionate enough as well. A great combination. He doesn't treat me like just another case. I feel like I am in the hands of an expert.

12/18/2025

Satisfied with care

12/18/2025

Dr Heckman is very personable and knowledgeable.

12/15/2025

He is very personable and I feel he looks after my health needs.

12/11/2025

Excellent doctor, very open to listening to my issues.

11/23/2025

He is just over all a good Dr. He talks to you so you understands and listens to your questions.

11/20/2025

Hopefully I don't have to recommend him

11/13/2025

Greate service and he explaines my treatments what is being done!!

11/12/2025

He is very thorough, explains everything & is a really nice pleasant person. You don’t feel “gloomy” when you leave. It’s like ok, Dr. Heckman’s got this.

11/11/2025

In my case, his treatment has been successful. Takes time to listen and answer all of my questions.

11/09/2025

Same as above. Caring and understanding.

11/07/2025

Very professional and thorough. He listens to me.

11/06/2025

He's one of the top doctors in my book...the kind you don't mind having an appointment with. Knows to really listen and inform knowledgeably about your condition, the path to follow going forward, and what comes next after that.

10/31/2025

As a retired ICU RN, I especially appreciate the ease with which I am made to feel I am a contributing member of my Health Care Team. Dr. Heckman in particular exemplifies this.

10/24/2025

Caring and knowledgeable

10/22/2025

The doctor was extremely kind and thoroughly explained test results with me and my condition.

10/21/2025

Actually listens.

10/17/2025

He is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain things and answer questions. He's very friendly and easy to talk to. He's probably my favorite doctor and I see several.

10/09/2025

He explained things so I understood what he was saying. He listened to the question I had and did not make me feel like he was in a hurry.

10/03/2025

very knowledgeable

10/02/2025

He has my wellbeing first!!

09/22/2025

like their service

09/17/2025

Seems very thorough and pleasant.

09/12/2025

Efficient, caring and knowledgeable.

09/05/2025

Understood me

09/04/2025

I can tell her cared about my issues. And answered my questions throughly.

09/03/2025

He talked to me as a person

09/03/2025

Acknowledge

09/02/2025

Listens and has compassion.

08/28/2025

He listens to my needs to come up with a plan.

08/13/2025

Yes I would recommend him

08/11/2025

Dr. Heckman explain things in a clear and concise manner. He is friendly and very professional.

08/05/2025

He is so friendly and such a good Dr. I really like him. So easy to talk to. Very knowledgable and kind…

08/04/2025

Dr. Heckman has been informative and caring. He's been a positive support during my health healing journey.

07/30/2025

Good doctor

07/25/2025

answered any questions i had and very good at explaining the process

07/24/2025

He listen to me and answer my question!! He also has my best interest at heart!

07/15/2025

Friendly

06/24/2025

Always pleasant, genuinely concerned about my concerns and needs. Seems to be on top of matters.

06/20/2025

Good doctor

06/17/2025

Very Thoughtful and informative.

06/11/2025

Dr. H discussed plan to reevaluate my progress and that the medication that I’m taking may be causing some of my other symptoms but I may not need to take it much longer. I forgot to ask him about some other therapies like massage for some of my discomfort. I will try to do more weight training.

05/23/2025

Listens, answers questions.

05/20/2025

Great Doctor. Cares for his patient's.

05/14/2025

SAME AS ABOVE PLUS CUTTING EDGE THERAPIES!

05/08/2025

Dr Heckman is New to Me as My Doctor but I really Like Him and He talks to this Old Manso I can Understand what He is saying. I Highly Recommend Him.

05/07/2025

Very professional and helpful, Dr Heckman listened to me and was not focused on the computer screen.

04/30/2025

He’s always kind and understanding. Very easy to talk to and non judgmental. Plus, he seems to be very competent which I appreciate.

04/18/2025

He is caring and knowledgeable.

04/17/2025

Kind, considerate and explained things.

04/10/2025

Listens and explains well

04/01/2025

Very caring and informative. Answered my questions and concerns.

03/23/2025

Dr.Heckman was professional, courteous and helpful.

03/19/2025

Excellent
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