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 clinical expertise encompasses 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 J. Heffernan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James J. Heffernan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James J. 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 J. 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 J. 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 J. Heffernan specialize in?
While Dr. James J. 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 J. Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. James J. 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.
- FaintingDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HeadacheDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypertensionDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lung MetastasesDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Movement DisordersDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- PneumoniaDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- TenosynovitisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- VertigoDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.


