Overview
Michael Heffernan is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Heffernan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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.
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. Michael Heffernan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Heffernan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Heffernan by calling their office at 504-896-9569. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Heffernan a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Heffernan is classified as an Elite expert for Scoliosis, 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. Michael Heffernan specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Heffernan is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael Heffernan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Heffernan has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Heffernan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-896-9569 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
- Elite
- ScoliosisDr. Heffernan isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Distinguished
- Spinal FusionDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- KyphosisDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Fractured SpineDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil SyndromeDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome.