Nathanael David Heckmann MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Assistant Professor
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1520 San Pablo StSte 2000Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone+1 323-442-5860
Fax+1 323-226-4051
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Summary
- Dr. Nathanael Heckmann is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in shoulder and elbow sports medicine, foot and ankle sports medicine, and hip and knee sports medicine.
Education & Training
Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2018 - 2019
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 2013
UCLABS, Biochemistry, 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Trials
- Microbial Growth in Operative Splash Basins During Total Joint Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2021 Jan 16
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Dual-Mobility Articulations in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Mid-Term Outcomes From the American Joint Replacement Registry.Nathanael D Heckmann, Ryan C Palmer, Jesse E Otero, Heena Jaffri, Kyle J Mullen
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-05-01 - Low-Volume Surgeons Operating at High-Volume Hospitals Have Low Rates of Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Julian Wier, Ryan Palmer, Sagar Telang, Andrew Dobitsch, Nathanael D Heckmann
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-05-01 - Medicare Reimbursement for Primary and Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: An Updated Analysis from 2000 to 2024.Ryan Palmer, Khaled A Elmenawi, Jay R Lieberman, Nathanael D Heckmann, Charles P Hannon
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-04-20
Authored Content
- The Bone & Joint JournalMay 2020
- The Bone & Joint JournalMay 2020
Press Mentions
A Growing Challenge Facing OrthopedistsSeptember 5th, 2024- An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint ReplacementSeptember 4th, 2024
- When Is It Time for a Knee Replacement?March 28th, 2022
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