Jeffrey Heckert, MD, FAAFP
Family Medicine
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About Jeffrey Heckert, MD, FAAFP
The foundation of primary care is prevention. Preventive medicine has been my passion throughout my career. Always looking for a better way to provide these services for my patients, it has been frustrating to live within the confines of the traditional practice of medicine. I have 30 plus years of experience and am excited to be able to offer my patients individualized and personalized care, all while having my undivided attention.
I first moved to the Lewes/Rehoboth area when I was 17 years old. I found that I was pulled toward the medical field after working many years as a Lifeguard with the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, providing emergency first aid services. I still remember receiving a call from my father, while at work, telling me that I had been accepted to medical school. In fact, he was so impressed that the school had sent me a personalized letter that read: “Welcome to Jeff” (really it meant “Welcome to Jefferson Medical College”).
After four years of medical school in Philadelphia and three years of family medicine residency at the Medical Center of Delaware (Christiana Care), I finally opened my first practice in 1991 in Rehoboth Beach. Fast Forward to today, my partners and I have been able to build the largest and most successful primary care practice in Sussex County, something I am extremely proud of and grateful for.
My wife and I live in Lewes with our dog Rhett. We enjoy spending time on the water, as there is nothing like the feeling of freedom leaving the confines of the shore and heading out in to the Atlantic for some fresh air. I am an avid woodworker; I have always loved building things and have recently tried to master woodturning.
All of these experiences have molded the way I practice medicine. Utilizing my engineering background daily as I solve problems to both diagnose and prevent disease. I look forward to being your personal physician and working together to help you be the healthiest version of yourself.
Wilmington, DE
Family Medicine 1990-1992
Wilmington, DE
1989-1990
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Medicine 1989
Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering 1981
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
CEO and President, Mid-Atlantic Family Practice 2011-present
Board Chairman, Delmarva Health Network 2013-2016
Certified Physician Executive, American Association for Physician Leadership
American Association for Physician Leadership
Delaware Academy of Family Physicians
Maine
Benefits of joining Dr. Heckert's practice with MDVIP
The office of Jeffrey Heckert, MD, FAAFP
| Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Reviews from the web
Dr Heckert is a committed , patient & dedicated Dr & I respect his commitment to my health & wellness. I hope he influences many new Dr.s with his style. Thank you
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
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