Patrick Heckman , DO

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Franciscan Health Oncology & Hematology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 S. Emerson Ave., Cancer Center Suite 101

Indianapolis, IN 46237 Directions

(317) 859-5252

directory.franciscanhealth.org

4.9 out of 5

173 verified ratings

173 Ratings, 103 Comments

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Sep 25, 2026
shows concern for my health, explains every detail, looks for ways to treat my issue(s), prompt, never leaves you waiting. makes you feel comfortable, explains
Sep 24, 2026
Very pleased with Dr. Heckman.
Sep 23, 2026
He generally took time to talk with me and my concerns.
Sep 23, 2026
Dr. Heckman was a wonderful person with nice determination to help me with my anemia.
Sep 23, 2026
Easy to understand, kind.
Sep 20, 2026
Listening and answering questions.
Sep 19, 2026
Caring and trustworthy.
Sep 17, 2026
He's excellent at everything
Sep 15, 2026
He is engaged with his patients and explains the lab results in terms we can understand.
Sep 14, 2026
Very knowledgeable. Timely with appointment time. Very respectful of my age. Did not seem rushed. Asked several times if I understood it if I had questions.
Sep 12, 2026
Very professional but takes his time to listen
Sep 12, 2026
He listens . And he is not on the computer all the time you are there.
Aug 30, 2026
I feel confident with his recommendations for treatment and the tests he recommends.
Aug 28, 2026
He listens and ask questions.
Aug 28, 2026
I have only met him twice. My first two encounters were very positive.
Aug 23, 2026
he is very kind, shows he cares, explains in great detail. looks for ways to deal with my health issues. straight and to the point.
Aug 22, 2026
He is excellent
Aug 22, 2026
Informed us about everything. Very pleasant to talk to. Made me comfortable about treating my illness.
Aug 21, 2026
Efficiency and caring!!
Aug 21, 2026
Listened, informed, kind, compassionate.
Aug 16, 2026
Good person
Aug 14, 2026
Everything went smoothly from registration through meetings and ending with infusion. Nothing here to cause me to recommend somebody to another facility or institution. Good job.
Aug 13, 2026
Dr. Heckman took time to explain, listen and inform. Polite and friendly.
Aug 6, 2026
Always explains and ensures that I understand the plans for my treatment.
Jul 30, 2026
He answers all my questions and takes his time. He is a very kind and caring doctor.
Jul 25, 2026
Dr. Heckman is particularly enjoyable to interact with. I suspect not all Oncology and Hematology patients can say that about their providers, which makes me consider myself doubly fortunate to be among his patients.
Jul 25, 2026
Very nicely explained
Jul 23, 2026
Nice and very thorough
Jul 17, 2026
Very nice easy to talk to very helpful
Jul 14, 2026
Doctor Heckman reminds me of a country doctor that really knew is patient and they knew and trusted him. This is Doctor Heckman
Jul 13, 2026
Easy to communicate with.
Jul 8, 2026
showed a great deal of concern for my health issues, discussed things with me to try to find a solution. all while being respectful of my decisions.
Jul 2, 2026
Great Doctor for my needs. Easy person to trust.
Jul 1, 2026
He took the time to listen and explained in detail what was happening with me.
Jun 30, 2026
He is honest, supportive and takes the time to answer all of my questions.
Jun 26, 2026
Dr. Heckman is kind, thorough and very personable as well as professional.
Jun 26, 2026
He's a great doctor.
Jun 20, 2026
Very attentive to the patients problems . Seemed very caring, too
Jun 18, 2026
Dr Heckman is always very attentive and listens to my concerns and does what he can to help me out.
Jun 17, 2026
He is a great listener and fully answers questions.
Jun 16, 2026
He listens well and cares about me.
Jun 13, 2026
He truly cares.
Jun 12, 2026
He answers our questions and got back to us quickly. We feel he’s honest and thorough!
Jun 12, 2026
He's personable, respectful, listens and answers my questions.
Jun 7, 2026
Very professional and takes his time with you
Jun 3, 2026
Very friendly and very profession. He was on time. I didn't feel hurried, but none of my time was wasted.
Jun 2, 2026
Personable, caring
May 28, 2026
Very thorough, informative and caring.
May 25, 2026
He is so understanding and only wants the best for his patients
May 21, 2026
Doctor Heckman Took the time to explain what he would be doing and why he did not use or that you would not be able to understand that every day language that made it easy showed concern that you were the only patient he was seeing that day even though you weren’t. That is one thing that has been missing from Doctor visits for many a year is a Doctor showing concern for his patient. What a blessing.