Overview
Eric Heckman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.
Dr. Heckman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Heckman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Heckman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Heckman by calling their office at 617-667-5864. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Heckman a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Heckman is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric Heckman specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Heckman is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Eric Heckman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Heckman has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. Eric Heckman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Heckman accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Heckman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-667-5864 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Irregular Sleep-Wake SyndromeDr. Heckman isAdvanced. Learn about Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Heckman isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Heckman isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Heckman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Heckman isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Heckman isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Heckman isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Heckman isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BronchitisDr. Heckman isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
