Overview
David Heffernan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Spinal Shock.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- EPO
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Locations
2 Dudley St Ste 470, Providence, RI 02905
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Heffernan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Heffernan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Heffernan by calling their office at 401-553-8355. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Heffernan a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Fistula?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Heffernan is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrointestinal Fistula, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Heffernan specialize in?
While Dr. David Heffernan is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. David Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. David Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-553-8355 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Spinal ShockDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Shock.
