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Dr. John Heffernan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. John Heffernan, MD
5.0 (44 Ratings)

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Dr. John Heffernan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Heffernan currently practices at Proliance Puget Sound Imaging MRI and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Heffernan has experience treating conditions like Glenoid Labrum Tear, Rotator Cuff Tear and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heffernan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 times. Dr. Heffernan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heffernan is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Proliance Puget Sound Imaging MRI
    1724 West Union Ave Ste B100, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Experience and Background Check

Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Dislocation
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

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5.0
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Oct 01, 2024
Dr Heffernan is super kind and professional. My fracture was probably easy compared to a lot that he deals with, but he just is awesome
Lisa Kleiner — Oct 01, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tacoma, WA. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Heffernan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heffernan's profile.

Dr. Heffernan frequently treats the following conditions: Glenoid Labrum Tear, Rotator Cuff Tear and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Heffernan, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Heffernan, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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