Overview
James Heffernan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heffernan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Locations
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Heffernan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Heffernan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Heffernan by calling their office at 617-754-9600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Heffernan a top-rated expert for Benign Esophageal Stricture?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Heffernan is classified as an Advanced expert for Benign Esophageal Stricture, 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. James Heffernan specialize in?
While Dr. James Heffernan is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. James Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. James Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Louisiana Healthcare Connections. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-754-9600 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Chronic CoughDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)Dr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML).
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.


