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Summary
Dr. Heckathorn graduated from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He works in Springfield, MO and 2 other locations and specializes in Anesthesiology. Dr. Heckathorn is affiliated with Liberty Hospital, Unitypoint Health Saint Lukes Downtown, Mercy Hospital Springfield and Chi Health Bergan Mercy.
Quick Facts
- 22 years of experience
- speaks English
- Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Ashton Heckathorn has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. John Ashton Heckathorn, DO | Dr. Cassie Christine Dietrich | Dr. Carolyn Tanksley Hanger | Dr. Jacquelyn B Ward |
| Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 22 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Springfield , MO | Lees Summit , MO | Springfield , MO | Joplin , MO |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. John Ashton Heckathorn has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
Dr. John Ashton Heckathorn holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026, an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of Nebraska that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004.
NPI Number
Dr. Heckathorn's NPI number is 1013183631.
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