Daniel S. Heckman, MD
4.9 out of 5
(273)
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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Allentown
St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care – Moravian University Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
Office Hours | |
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Monday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Tuesday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Wednesday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Thursday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
It is my intention to provide each of my patients with the highest quality, evidence-based care available. When formulating your treatment plan, I believe that it is important to involve you, the patient, as much as possible. The first step is to understand who you are as an individual and to identify your specific priorities and goals. Then I focus on helping you to learn about your injury or ailment as well as the most reasonable treatment options. This approach allows us to work together to develop a personalized plan of care and to attain the best possible outcome.
I am board certified in orthopaedic surgery with additional certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. I completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University, where I was an assistant team physician for the basketball, football, and soccer teams. At St. Luke’s I have continued to focus my practice on caring for athletes of all ages and abilities, and I am currently the team physician for several area high schools. In addition to athletic injuries, I specialize in the treatment of all shoulder and knee disorders, including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, shoulder instability, ACL tears and other knee ligament injuries, meniscus tears, patellar instability, articular cartilage injuries, and arthritis. I perform arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle as well as total joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, and hip. I also dedicate part of my practice to treating fractures. I am a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
I was born and raised in Hazleton, PA, and I currently live in Allentown, PA. Outside of work, I enjoy running, coaching soccer, reading, travelling, and spending time with my wife and four children.
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Expertise
- Arthroscopy
- Repetitive Motion Injury
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Medicine
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2005
Internship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005 - 2006
Residency
University of North Carolina School of Medicine GME, 2006 - 2010
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, 2010 - 2011
This provider has 73 total patient reviews
“Dr Heckman is someone who really cares about his patients. I didn't feel rushed during my appointment. He explained my issue clearly enough that I could understand him. Dr Heckman took time to listen and answered all of my questions. He definitely is a great doctor and I'm very fortunate to be his patient.”
6/19/2025
“Dr Heckman was honest, caring and thorough in his examination and empathetic with my fears of my upcoming surgery ( reverse shoulder replacement ) . I feel comfortable with him and that is extremely important, PR is very important for a Good recovery;)”
6/18/2025
“Dr. Heckman is excellent.”
6/16/2025
“Dr H and Dr J were very helpful with surgery and recovery.”
6/15/2025
“The doctors and everybody was very helpful and very kid throughout my time getting care and very helpful.”
6/9/2025
“I like Dr. Heckman very much!”
6/9/2025
“Dr. Heckman and his team are excellent and provide superior care in orthopedics”
5/22/2025
“Explained everything very well, answered allQuestions I had. Was not rushed, and Was able to explain injury and care.”
5/19/2025
“I called this week and was able to get a higher prescription for pain. I wish I woukd have been able to get a sooner appt. For MRI”
5/19/2025
“Everyone was courteous ,pleasant and helpful.”
5/17/2025
“Follow up on right knee surgery, left knee now big issue. Will have second surgery quicker than I expected. Thanks”
5/12/2025
“I HIGHLY RECOMEND DR HECKMAN”
5/12/2025
“How can anyone say something bad about DR.HECKMAN,he is awesome, everytime I come for a visit he shakes my hand that is respect and he makes me feel comfortable he always shows concern and sometimes he is even funny ..lol he a good one don't lose him ,besides the fact he is a great DR. He is even a greater surgeon you pay him more he deserves it”
5/10/2025
“All the staff and Medical Doctors treading me with the upmost respect”
5/5/2025
“Dr. Heckman & staff were excellent, professional & experienced”
4/28/2025
“Tops”
4/28/2025
“Dr.Heckman answered my questions regarding my recovery time from my surgery. He assured me I was recuperating well and had nothing to worry about!”
4/24/2025
“Good”
4/19/2025
“Very good and helpful experience”
4/18/2025
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“All Good”
6/20/2025