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 locations

Mercy Hospital Springfield

1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804

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Springfield , MOLees Summit , MOSpringfield , MOJoplin , 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

Dr. John Ashton Heckathorn has the following area of expertise

  • Anesthesia

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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