Patrick Heckman, DO

Patrick Heckman, DO

Clinical Areas: Blood & Bone Marrow, Cancer Care
Specialties: Hematology & Oncology, Internal Medicine
(317) 859-5252
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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4.9 out of 5 (167 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
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7:30am - 5:00pm
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7:30am - 5:00pm
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7:30am - 5:00pm
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7:30am - 5:00pm
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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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Franciscan Physician Network Oncology & Hematology Specialists Carmel

12188-B North Meridian Street
Suite 200
Carmel, IN 46032

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Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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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

American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Hematology, 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

(167 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.

94 Reviews

08/30/2026

I feel confident with his recommendations for treatment and the tests he recommends.

08/28/2026

He listens and ask questions.

08/28/2026

I have only met him twice. My first two encounters were very positive.

08/23/2026

he is very kind, shows he cares, explains in great detail. looks for ways to deal with my health issues. straight and to the point.

08/22/2026

He is excellent

08/22/2026

Informed us about everything. Very pleasant to talk to. Made me comfortable about treating my illness.

08/21/2026

Efficiency and caring!!

08/21/2026

Listened, informed, kind, compassionate.

08/16/2026

Good person

08/14/2026

Everything went smoothly from registration through meetings and ending with infusion. Nothing here to cause me to recommend somebody to another facility or institution. Good job.

08/13/2026

Dr. Heckman took time to explain, listen and inform. Polite and friendly.

08/06/2026

Always explains and ensures that I understand the plans for my treatment.

07/30/2026

He answers all my questions and takes his time. He is a very kind and caring doctor.

07/25/2026

Dr. Heckman is particularly enjoyable to interact with. I suspect not all Oncology and Hematology patients can say that about their providers, which makes me consider myself doubly fortunate to be among his patients.

07/25/2026

Very nicely explained

07/23/2026

Nice and very thorough

07/17/2026

Very nice easy to talk to very helpful

07/14/2026

Doctor Heckman reminds me of a country doctor that really knew is patient and they knew and trusted him. This is Doctor Heckman

07/13/2026

Easy to communicate with.

07/08/2026

showed a great deal of concern for my health issues, discussed things with me to try to find a solution. all while being respectful of my decisions.

07/02/2026

Great Doctor for my needs. Easy person to trust.

07/01/2026

He took the time to listen and explained in detail what was happening with me.

06/30/2026

He is honest, supportive and takes the time to answer all of my questions.

06/26/2026

Dr. Heckman is kind, thorough and very personable as well as professional.

06/26/2026

He's a great doctor.

06/20/2026

Very attentive to the patients problems . Seemed very caring, too

06/18/2026

Dr Heckman is always very attentive and listens to my concerns and does what he can to help me out.

06/17/2026

He is a great listener and fully answers questions.

06/16/2026

He listens well and cares about me.

06/13/2026

He truly cares.

06/12/2026

He answers our questions and got back to us quickly. We feel he’s honest and thorough!

06/12/2026

He's personable, respectful, listens and answers my questions.

06/07/2026

Very professional and takes his time with you

06/03/2026

Very friendly and very profession. He was on time. I didn't feel hurried, but none of my time was wasted.

06/02/2026

Personable, caring

05/28/2026

Very thorough, informative and caring.

05/25/2026

He is so understanding and only wants the best for his patients

05/21/2026

Doctor Heckman Took the time to explain what he would be doing and why he did not use or that you would not be able to understand that every day language that made it easy showed concern that you were the only patient he was seeing that day even though you weren’t. That is one thing that has been missing from Doctor visits for many a year is a Doctor showing concern for his patient. What a blessing.

05/06/2026

He was a great listener, presented next steps well and thoroughly, positive presence.

05/06/2026

Great bed side manner and listens to his patients and does what he can to help them

05/02/2026

Friendly and caring

04/29/2026

He is very personable, thorough, & caring. At a time like this, it is imperative that you have confidence in the Dr. you are seeing. My faith is in God first & then Dr. Heckman. Great asset to St. Francis.

04/27/2026

Good service and very friendly

04/17/2026

Dr. Heckman displayed concern and respect, and actually listened to me before explaining his diagnosis and recommended treatment.

04/17/2026

Dr Heckman is very nice, knowledgeable and takes time to listen to me.

04/17/2026

As I stated above his care and compassion very much appreciated. Thank you Dr. Heckman! Teresa A Bisesi

04/16/2026

I am very pleased with the service from Dr. Heckman. Highly recommended from me,

04/07/2026

Friendly and good communication.

04/06/2026

He was kind and informative. Answered all our questions and put us at ease .

03/29/2026

Dr. Heckman takes the time to listen and to respond. He talks in language that is understandable to us NON medical people.

03/25/2026

Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

03/19/2026

Gives total attention and right on target with treatment plan.

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

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