Summary

Dr. John Heffernan specializes in urology, focusing on conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He completed his medical residency at Naval Medical Center and Naval Hospital in 1987, bringing decades of experience to his practice. Dr. Heffernan is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology and holds the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Heffernan practices at Newport Hospital and South County Hospital, with office locations in Wakefield and Newport, Rhode Island. He treats conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, and recurrent prostate cancer. His practice includes performing urine tests and urinalysis to help diagnose urological conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Naval Med Center
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. John Heffernan has 2 locations

South County Health Urology - Wakefield

70 Kenyon Ave., Suite 210Wakefield, RI 02879

South County Health Urology - Newport

38 Powel Ave.Newport, RI 02840

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Dr. John Heffernan, MD, FACSDr. Paul Edward Barber Jr, MDDr. Lawrence Frank AudinoDr. Timothy Yie-Hern Tran, MD
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
2.8 
59 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Wakefield , RIWest Warwick , RIPortsmouth , RINew London , CT
Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Heffernan

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island - CHIP
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - CHIP
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Reliance Standard
  • SummaCare
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Heffernan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Heffernan has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Enlarged Prostate (Prostatic Hyperplasia)
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Urology

Urology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Rhode Island, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Naval Med Center1987
Naval Hospital1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Heffernan affiliated with?
Dr. John Heffernan is affiliated with Newport Hospital and South County Hospital.
What languages does Dr. John Heffernan speak?
Dr. John Heffernan speaks English.

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