Overview
John T. Heffernan, MD, is fellowship trained in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery and has extensive training in sports medicine surgery. His interests include arthroscopy of the shoulder and elbow, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, shoulder and elbow reconstruction, fracture care of the upper extremity, ligament reconstruction of the knee, and knee replacements. He is a Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and serves as a reviewer for their Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.During his medical training, Dr. Heffernan volunteered his time providing medical care as a sideline team physician for high school football teams of New Orleans, worked as an assistant team physician for Columbia University Athletics and assisted with the medical care of the New York Yankees and New York City FC (MLS). As a former varsity collegiate athlete in swimming, Dr. Heffernan is passionate about getting athletes of all ages back to their best performance.Dr. Heffernan is passionate about his work as an orthopedic surgeon and getting his patients back to their highest quality of life and activity. He believes that providing outstanding orthopedic care starts first with listening carefully to his patients.Dr. Heffernan is a fifth-generation native of the Puget Sound region and is proud to return home and take care of the people of his community. He and his wife, who is also a physician, are avid downhill skiers and enjoy cycling, hiking, being on the water, and spending time with their family.
Dr. Heffernan is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.
Dr. Heffernan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Heffernan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499
1724 W Union Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
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.
Swedish Cherry Hill
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.
Seattle Children's Hospital
Burt Yaszay is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yaszay is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Yaszay is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Sailer is a Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. His specialty area is sports medicine, with a focus on shoulder and knee surgery—both arthroscopic and joint replacement. Dr. Sailer’s patients range from “weekend warriors” to high-level athletes. Dr. Sailer is a native Seattleite, attending Whitman College for his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Biology and graduating with Honors from the University of Washington Medical School. He completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado after a year on the Orthopaedic faculty at the University of Washington, before joining Proliance in 1994. He and his wife have three children. They enjoy snow skiing, water sports, biking, and are involved in their kids’ sports teams and activities. Dr. Sailer is the team physician for the Skyline High School Spartan football team, providing care since 1997. Dr. Sailer’s philosophy of care is simple. Take good care of people and treat them like you would a family member. He listens to the patient, puts them at ease and thoroughly explains their condition so they can make an informed decision about their care. Dr. Sailer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Sailer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sailer is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John T. Heffernan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John T. Heffernan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John T. Heffernan by calling their office at 253-358-4002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John T. Heffernan a top-rated expert for Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John T. Heffernan is classified as an Advanced expert for Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, 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. John T. Heffernan specialize in?
While Dr. John T. Heffernan is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John T. Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. John T. Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-358-4002 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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- BursitisDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Congenital Mirror Movement DisorderDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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- Baker CystDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Gorham's DiseaseDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Gorham's Disease.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Skeletal-Extraskeletal AngiomatosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.