Overview
Michael Heffernan is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Heffernan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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 J. Heffernan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Heffernan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. 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 J. Heffernan a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Heffernan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Fusion, 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 J. Heffernan specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Heffernan is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Osteotomy, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael J. Heffernan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Heffernan has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. 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 J. Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. 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
- Distinguished
- Spinal FusionDr. Heffernan isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- OsteotomyDr. Heffernan isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Heffernan isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.