Welcome to Florida Doctor’s Local Legend series, where we’ll introduce you to a different doctor each month. These doctors are pillars in their communities, raising the bar when it comes to patient care and innovative medicine. We’ll be asking them questions about their work, their background … and of course a little bit about their personal lives, as well.
R. David Heekin, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a total joint replacement specialist and founder of Heekin Orthopedic Specialists. The doctor, who was born and raised in Jacksonville, is a husband, father, entrepreneur, volunteer and graduate of one of the most prestigious schools in the country. In an effort to get to know a little bit more about Dr. Heekin, and to find out what makes him tick, both professionally and personally, we asked him a few questions…