Dr. Heichel's areas of expertise include the following: refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), external eye diseases, and cornea problems. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield. He attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) for residency. He speaks Spanish.