About
John T. Heidrick, DO, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician with 25 years of clinical experience. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987. He completed a rotating internship at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis before moving on to a Family Practice residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. He served as Chief Resident during his final year of training.
Dr. Heidrick holds board certification in Family Medicine and the FAAFP designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians. His clinical focus spans geriatrics, well-woman care, adolescent and well-child exams, dermatology, and chronic illness management. He also performs minor surgery, joint injections, and simple fracture casting in office. He maintains hospital affiliations with Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield and Mercy Southwest Hospital. His approach draws on a core belief: that good medicine means knowing each patient well beyond their immediate symptoms, and guiding them toward the healthiest, most active life possible.
Education & Training
Medical School
Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 1987
Residency
Family Practice, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL (1988-1990); Chief Resident, Family Practice 1989-1990
Additional Training
Internship: Rotating, Normandy Osteopathic Hospital, St. Louis, MO (1987-1988)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Heidrick right for?
Dr. Heidrick serves adults across all age ranges, with particular depth in geriatric care and chronic illness management. Patients managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his proactive, long-term approach. He also sees women seeking routine gynecological exams and families with children or adolescents. Patients who value after-hours access and unhurried appointments will find his practice a strong match. Those living in Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities, including Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley, make up a large part of his patient base.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Heidrick treats a broad range of conditions, including chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. He also manages geriatric conditions, skin conditions, joint problems, and fractures. His in-office capabilities include minor surgery, joint injections, and casting of simple fractures.
Yes, Dr. Heidrick holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also carries the FAAFP designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Heidrick earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987. He completed a rotating internship at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis and then a Family Practice residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Heidrick has 25 years of experience in family medicine. He has spent eight of those years in his MDVIP-affiliated practice in Bakersfield.
Yes. Dr. Heidrick makes himself available to patients during and after hours. Members can contact him directly by phone on evenings and weekends for urgent health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Heidrick provides care for children, adolescents, adults, and older patients. His clinical interests include well-child and adolescent exams, well-woman care, and geriatrics.
Dr. Heidrick focuses on building close relationships with each patient. He takes a personal, compassionate approach and works to understand patients beyond their immediate symptoms. His goal is to guide patients toward optimal wellness and more active lives through both preventive and ongoing care.
Dr. Heidrick performs a range of in-office procedures including minor surgery, joint injections, and casting of simple fractures. He also conducts Pap smear tests and other routine clinical services within the practice.
Dr. Heidrick holds affiliations with Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield and Mercy Southwest Hospital.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026