Summary

John Heffernan works in Wakefield, RI and specializes in Urology. John Heffernan is affiliated with Newport Hospital and South County Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Naval Med Center
  • 41 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

John Heffernan has 2 locations

South County Health Urology - Wakefield

70 Kenyon Ave Ste 210Wakefield, RI 02879

South County Health Urology - Newport

38 Powel Ave.Newport, RI 02840

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John Heffernan, MD, FACSNicolle SheltonDr. Ian Ross Mccaslin, MDDr. Curtis Thompson Jones, MD
UrologyNurse PractitionerUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Wakefield , RINew London , CTDartmouth , MAWarwick , RI
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

John Heffernan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

John Heffernan holds an expired medical license in the state of Rhode Island. They are board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Rhode Island that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Naval Med Center in 1987 and Naval Hospital in 1987.

NPI Number

John Heffernan's NPI number is 1649243643.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with John Heffernan?
You can find contact information for John Heffernan here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is John Heffernan affiliated with?
John Heffernan is affiliated with Newport Hospital and South County Hospital.
Where is John Heffernan's office located?
John Heffernan's office is located at 70 Kenyon Ave Ste 210, Wakefield, RI, 02879.
Does John Heffernan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that John Heffernan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does John Heffernan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
John Heffernan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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