Summary

Dr. John Heffernan is a board-certified urologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He completed his medical residency training at Naval Medical Center and Naval Hospital in 1987. Dr. Heffernan holds certification in urology from the American Board of Urology and has earned Fellowship status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS), reflecting his advanced surgical expertise. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Heffernan practices at Newport Hospital and South County Hospital, with office locations in Wakefield and Newport, Rhode Island. He treats patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, which causes urination difficulties in men, and addresses frequent urination concerns. His practice includes performing comprehensive urine tests and culture studies to diagnose urinary tract infections and other conditions. Dr. Heffernan also provides screening services for substance use disorders as part of comprehensive patient care. Patients rate him 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.
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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. George Anthony Turini III, MDDr. Paul Edward Barber Jr, MD
UrologyNurse PractitionerUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients
4.6 
4.4 
2.8 
17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Portuguese
Wakefield , RINew London , CTNew London , CTWest Warwick , RI
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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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

What languages does John Heffernan speak?
John Heffernan speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with John Heffernan?
You can find contact information for John Heffernan here on Vitals.
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.
Where is John Heffernan's office located?
John Heffernan's office is located at 70 Kenyon Ave Ste 210, Wakefield, RI, 02879.
Which hospitals is John Heffernan affiliated with?
John Heffernan is affiliated with Newport Hospital and South County Hospital.

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