Before joining New Mexico Orthopaedics in 1986, Dr. Heckl practiced with Albuquerque Orthopaedic Associates. As an elite athlete in swimming, Dr. Heckl first gained respect for the field as a result of being treated by various orthopaedists throughout the years. The science proved to be increasingly fascinating to him and resulted in a lifelong career choice. He has found special interest in arthroscopic procedures of the knee to the point where he has super-specialized in reconstructions of the ACL.