4.7
3 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Laurence Heard is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in plastic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and brings five decades of clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Heard is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Heard practices at Shasta Community Health Center in Redding, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Mercy Medical Center. He specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His procedural expertise includes lumbar epidural steroid injections and various forms of spinal anesthesia techniques for both adult and pediatric patients. Patients have rated Dr. Heard 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Heard practices at Shasta Community Health Center in Redding, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Mercy Medical Center. He specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His procedural expertise includes lumbar epidural steroid injections and various forms of spinal anesthesia techniques for both adult and pediatric patients. Patients have rated Dr. Heard 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 50 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Minnesota Medical School
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard has 2 locationsShasta Community Health Center
1035 Placer StRedding, CA 96001 Tel: (530) 246-5710
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed
Shasta Community Health Center
980 Placer StRedding, CA 96001 Tel: (530) 246-5883
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 50 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Redding , CA | POMONA , CA | Seal Beach , CA | Houston , TX |
| Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard
Medical Specialties
Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1977
University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1976
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- Dr. Laurence Heard's office is located at 1035 Placer St, Redding, CA, 96001.
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