Overview
Dr. Heffernan graduated from the University of Washington receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is a practicing physician at Eye Associates NW - Madison/Ballard/Northgate, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill.
Dr. Heffernan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Ectropion, and Entropion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 206-215-2052. 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 Eyelid Drooping?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John T. Heffernan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Eyelid Drooping, 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 Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Ectropion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John T. Heffernan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John T. Heffernan has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eyelid Drooping. You can view a list of Dr. John T. Heffernan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John T. Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. John T. Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-2052 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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- Distinguished
- ChalazionDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Chalazion.
- EctropionDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Ectropion.
- EntropionDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- MeibomianitisDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Advanced
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BlepharitisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CarbuncleDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CataractDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).