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John T. Heffernan, MD
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
Orthopedics, Elbow, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Tacoma
Most recent review: 3 years ago
4.6
13 Ratings
9 Comments
Dr. John Heffernan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine care. His practice includes joint replacements, rotator cuff repair, instability, fracture care, and ligament reconstruction. A Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, he trained at Tulane and Columbia University. A former collegiate swimmer, Dr. Heffernan has provided medical coverage for Columbia Athletics, the NYCFC, and the New York Yankees.
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4.6
13 Ratings
9 Comments
Dr. John Heffernan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine care. His practice includes joint replacements, rotator cuff repair, instability, fracture care, and ligament reconstruction. A Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, he trained at Tulane and Columbia University. A former collegiate swimmer, Dr. Heffernan has provided medical coverage for Columbia Athletics, the NYCFC, and the New York Yankees.
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Proliance Puget Sound Orthopedics - Gig Harbor
2727 Hollycroft St
Suite 410
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Suite 410
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopedics - Tacoma
1724 W Union Ave #100
Tacoma, WA 98405
Tacoma, WA 98405
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopedics - Surgery Center
7308 Bridgeport Way W
#102
Lakewood, WA 98499
#102
Lakewood, WA 98499
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopedics - Lakewood
7308 Bridgeport Way W
#201
Lakewood, WA 98499
#201
Lakewood, WA 98499
Dr. John Heffernan, M.D., is fellowship trained in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery and has extensive training in sports medicine. His practice focus includes arthroscopy of the shoulder and elbow, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, shoulder and elbow reconstruction, fracture care of the upper extremity, ligament reconstruction of the knee, and knee replacements.
He is a Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), a premier organization for shoulder surgery in the United States. Candidate membership in ASES is a privilege only awarded to young orthopaedic surgeons who have completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and/or sports medicine. During his residency at Tulane University and his fellowship at Columbia University, he was mentored by two former presidents of the ASES organization. Dr. Heffernan serves as a reviewer for their Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
During his medical training, Dr. Heffernan volunteered his time providing medical care as a sideline team physician for high school football teams of New Orleans, worked as an assistant team physician for Columbia University Athletics and assisted with the medical care of the New York Yankees and New York City FC (MLS). As a former varsity collegiate athlete in swimming, Dr. Heffernan is passionate about getting athletes of all ages back to their best performance.
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Wonderful first visit. Dr. Heffernan listened carefully and presented options, the first of which was “do nothing”. I feel like I’m in good hands and have some agency on my care.
I felt he listened to me and was genuinely concerned. Usually he seems to be in a rush. Thank you!
Nice guy! He listened and asked thoughtful questions. Very personable.
Great attitude, & clearly explains each process. Also appreciate his approach to surgery, did not push me into it & left the timing up to me!
Thanks he is really nice and I have the utmost positive feeling with his care. He is a gentleman and he inspires me to push through this process of healing my shoulder.
First visit with this doctor. I was a little nervous because of not knowing what to expect with my hand issues. The staff took care in helping me sign in. The doctor looked up some of my test and results. I was referred to one of his colleagues for further evaluation. I will definitely recommend him.
Very cordial. Answers questions and concerns
refreshingly honest! I appreciate him being to the point, but kind at the same time. I wish I could find a PCP like him. Thank you doctor! O' the medication I could not remember by name is Diclofenac, so I am right on track! I look forward to seeing you again.
I’m so grateful for the surgical skills of this kind and caring physician. I have experienced a great many years of pain and discomfort. I’m doing physical therapy now, the muscles are feeling less sore and the shoulder pain is gone! Thank you so much