Summary

Dr. Mark Heckel is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 27 years of experience caring for patients with heart conditions. He earned his medical degree and PhD from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brown University's Butler Hospital Program. Dr. Heckel is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He provides care in English.

Dr. Heckel practices at CaroMont Heart & Vascular in Gastonia, North Carolina, and is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center. He specializes in treating heart failure and atrial fibrillation, along with managing hypertensive emergencies. His expertise includes performing advanced cardiac testing such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms and Doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Heckel 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brown University (Butler Hospital) Program
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CaroMont Heart & Vascular - Gastonia

2555 Court Dr Ste 200Gastonia, NC 28054
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerInterventional Cardiology
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27 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Gastonia , NCCambridge , MAShelby , NCCharlotte , NC
Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark Heckel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark Heckel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark Heckel has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brown University (Butler Hospital) Program

Medical School

Temple University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Mark Heckel is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Mark Heckel speaks English.

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