Thomas Wade Heckman, DO| Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | MedStar Health
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Thomas Wade Heckman

Thomas Wade Heckman, DO
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (1608 reviews)

Specialties: Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Interventional Spine And Musculoskeletal Medicine

Languages: English

(301) 570-7416

About me

Thomas Heckman, DO, is board certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. His clinical interests include acute chronic neck and low back pain, neuropathic pain and sports-related pain, and he has served as co-investigator on musculoskeletal research projects.

Dr. Heckman received his DO from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency in PM&R at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar NRH, and his fellowship in pain medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with a focus on interventional pain procedures.

Dr. Heckman treats patients at our outpatient physician location at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, MD. To schedule an appointment, please call 301-570-7415 or fax a referral to 301-570-7416.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Fluoroscopy-Guided Intervention
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Ankle And Foot Fracture
  • Arthropathy
  • Biomechanical Lesions
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bursopathy
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Deforming Dorsopathies
  • Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
  • Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
  • Dorsalgia
  • Dorsopathies
  • Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Gait And Balance Problems
  • Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
  • Hip Pain
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Joint Derangement
  • Joint Derangement Of Knee
  • Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Long Term Drug Therapy
  • Migraine
  • Mononeuropathies
  • Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
  • Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Burns
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
  • Spondylopathies
  • Spondylosis
  • Synovium And Tendon Disorder
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Thumb Synovitis
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Procedures I perform

  • Fluoroscopy-Guided Intervention
  • Genicular Nerve Branch Destruction
  • Hip Joint Injection
  • Hyaluronic Acid Injection
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Pain Treatment
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  • Trigger Point Injection
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Practice locations

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1420 Beverly Rd
Ste 210
McLean, VA, 22101-3732

703-288-2790
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Fax 703-288-2799

18109 Prince Philip Dr
Ste 155
Olney, MD, 20832

301-570-7415
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Fax 301-570-7416

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine

Fellowship: Medstar-Washington Hospital Center (2008)

Residency: National Rehabilitation Hospital-GME (2007)

Internship: Suburban Community Hospital GME (2004)

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 10, 2026

    Dr. Tom Heckman is an excellent clinician who listens, provides advice and insight.

  • Jun 3, 2026

    He was willing to help me and explained everything throughly.

  • May 20, 2026

    I always appreciate the time that Dr. Heckman takes with me for our appointments. He listens closely to my concerns and discusses with me all the options for treatment.