Overview
Michael Heffernan is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heffernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Heffernan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics
Robert H. Cho, M.D, FAAOS, FAOA is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis, and complex spine surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Los Angeles area that performs anterior vertebral body tethering for scoliosis. He is happy to see patients of all ages with orthopedic concerns, and can see usually see patients the same or next day. He has offices in Beverly Hills and Brentwood with friendly staff and x-rays on site. He is a Top Doctor in Los Angeles Magazine (since 2017), Pasadena Magazine (since 2018), and a Super Doctor (since 2017).Dr. Cho believes that every patient deserves individualized care, regardless of their medical challenge. Innovation is key to his practice, as he has helped to design many implants, instruments, and robotic devices to help children with scoliosis and spinal deformity. He helped to pioneer a method to decrease pain in surgical patients by developing a novel preoperative pain protocol that minimizes the use of narcotics.Dr. Cho lives in Los Angeles with his wife, their two daughters, and his rescue dog, Sticky Rice. He enjoys playing the guitar, cars, smoking meats, playing video games with his children, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. Dr. Cho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Kyphosis, and Spinal Fusion.
Selina Poon is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Poon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Poon is currently accepting new patients.
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc
Lindsay Andras is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Andras is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ScoliosisDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Fractured SpineDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome.
- KyphosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.
