Summary

Dr. Bernard Heckman is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with over six decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His extensive background spans 64 years of practice, providing him with deep expertise in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Heckman is fluent in English.

Dr. Heckman practices in Silver Spring, Maryland, and maintains an affiliation with Holy Cross Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide both specialized digestive system care and broad-spectrum internal medicine services. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his medical expertise and patient care approach.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 64 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Heckman Bernard A Office

10301 Georgia Ave Ste 209WSilver Spring, MD 20902
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
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4.9 
64 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, German, Italian, English Speaks English Speaks English
Silver Spring , MDMcLean , VAMcLean , VAMcLean , VA
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Universitat Zurich Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bernard Alvin Heckman

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bernard Alvin Heckman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bernard Alvin Heckman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

64 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1962.

NPI Number

Dr. Heckman's NPI number is 1780662858.

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Dr. Bernard Heckman speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Bernard Heckman affiliated with?
Dr. Bernard Heckman is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

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