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Dr. William Heffernan, MD

Family Medicine* Age 68
Dr. William Heffernan, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. William Heffernan, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Highland, NY.
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Dr. William Heffernan, MD

Family Medicine* Age 68
Highland, NY
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Heffernan, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Highland, NY.

About

Dr. Heffernan graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. William Heffernan, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Highland, NY and has 42 years experience. Dr. Heffernan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dr. Heffernan has experience treating conditions like Fever among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heffernan received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Heffernan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heffernan is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fever
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Limb Pain
Fever
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Limb Pain
Fever
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Limb Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • BCBS PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Empire Hospital
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MagnaCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC
    514 State Route 299, Highland, NY 12528
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 691-9200
  2. 2 Office
    404 Zena Rd Ste 1, Woodstock, NY 12498
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 679-5271

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heffernan
4.8
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Apr 03, 2021
I love Dr. Heffernan!...He is one of the most caring, compassionate, thorough doctors I have ever met!..He truly cares about his patients health and well being. He never rushes a visit, instead he takes his time and listens.
Don Ruger — Apr 03, 2021
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. William Heffernan, MD is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Heffernan, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY