Dr Darien Heron, MD | Aptos, CA | Internist

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Dr. Darien Heron is an internal medicine physician with 27 years of experience caring for adult patients. They completed medical school at Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and went on to finish residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Dr. Heron is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Heron practices at Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, serving patients in Aptos, California. They focus on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. Their practice includes preventive care services such as flu vaccinations, pneumococcal vaccines, and COVID-19 booster shots. Patients have given Dr. Heron an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.3

9 Ratings
27 years of experience
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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

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Dr Heron's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

9 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 4 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Sr. Heron took my son's symptoms and got himthe scans needed to diagnose his cancer. Due tothe early diagnosis he is alive five years later. Thank you Dr. Heron!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 11th, 2012

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Dr. Heron is one of the better Drs I've had. She gives you her complete attention, she quickly grasps what you are trying to tell her, and she tends to go with your wishes if it is possible and if it is a good solution for your problem. She is easy to talk to, and if I hadn't just had the best Dr in the world who moved away, I would probably say she was the best.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

February 12th, 2009

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Dr Heron gives you 100% of her attention, she is caring, intelligent and responsive. Her staff is attentive and follows through the same day.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

February 8th, 2009

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Dr. Heron is the best medical doctor I have ever seen! She is considerate, shows warmth and is dedicated to her patients.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

October 28th, 2008

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I thought she was caring and attentive

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

October 6th, 2008

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She is thoughtful, the best doctor I have ever seen

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 4th, 2008

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As another doctor refered to the care she provided: "not good medicine."

Did Well

Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

June 18th, 2008

Aptos Center

7600 Old Dominion Ct # 1Aptos, CA 95003

Tel: (831) 458-6200

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


Dr Darien Heron, MD	Dr. Adama Diarra, DO	Dr. George Mousa, MD	Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (9 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (27 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, French, Bambara		Speaks English, Spanish
Aptos , CA	Tigard , OR	Upland , CA	Scottsdale , AZ
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Internal Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss

Dr Darien Heron holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr Heron's NPI number is 1821078726.

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What languages does Dr Darien Heron speak?: Dr Darien Heron speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr Darien Heron's office located?: Dr Darien Heron's office is located at 7600 Old Dominion Ct # 1, Aptos, CA, 95003.

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