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Richard Hecker, DO, Anesthesiology, Alamo Heights, TX

RichardBernardHeckerDOFAOCA, PLLC

Anesthesiology Alamo Heights, TX

Critical Care Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology

Richard B. Hecker, DO, FAOCA, PLLC, FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, FAA HIMS Certified Aviation Medial Examiner

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  • Office

    5108 Broadway
    Suite 203
    Alamo Heights, TX 78209
    Phone+1 210-226-2485
    Fax+1 210-957-0882

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (WHMC)
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (WHMC)Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology), 1990 - 1991
  • UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Critical Care Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Anesthesiology, 1987 - 1990
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 1988 - 1988
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1986
  • Saint Martin's University
    Saint Martin's UniversityBS, Biology, 1977 - 1981
  • Saint Martin's University
    Saint Martin's UniversityBA, Psychology, 1977 - 1981
  • Saint Martin's University
    Saint Martin's UniversityB.S., Biology, 1981
  • Saint Martin's University
    Saint Martin's UniversityB.A., Psychology, 1981
  • Baylor University
    Baylor UniversityAS, U.S. Army Physician Assistant Program, 1975 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 1987 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State License 1987 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 1987 - 2023
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State License 1992 - 2023
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State License 1981 - 1983
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
  • AOA Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • AOA Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine (CAQ)
  • AOA Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine (CAQ)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists (FAOCA), 1997
  • 3rd Place Writing Award - Staff Author, Anesthesiology Review 1994
  • 2nd Place Writing Award - Staff Author, Anesthesiology Review 1994
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Myocardial stunning induced by topical intranasal phenylephrine pledgets  
    Hecker RB, Hays JV, Champ JD, Rubal BJ, Military Medicine, 1/1/1997
  • The haemodynamic effects of rocuronium and vecuronium are different under balanced anesthesia  
    Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, Acta Anaesthiol Scand, 1/1/1997
  • Primary varicella-zoster-induced rhabdomyolysis  
    Will MJ, Hecker RB, Wathen PI, So Med J, 1/1/1996
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The hemodynamic effects of rocuronium compared to vecuronium and pancuronium under balanced anesthesia.
    Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1996
  • Pulse oximetry versus skin color in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).
    Peters DC, Hecker RB, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1996
  • A comparison of thermometry modalities in the post-induction surgical patient.
    Davis ST, Hecker RB, Brown RS, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1996
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Lectures

  • Monitoring Considerations for Post-Operative Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression. 
    Albuquerque, NM - 1/12/2014
  • Muscle Relaxants. 
    Kansas City, MO - 1/16/1999
  • Advanced Airway Topics. 
    Austin, TX - 1/26/1995
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Other

  • Intubating stylet alert (letter to the editor). 
    Hecker RB, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists Newsletter
    1/1/1995

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