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.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 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 locations

Shasta Community Health Center

1035 Placer StRedding, CA 96001
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
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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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Redding , CAPlacentia , CAHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laurence Stephen Heard has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Laurence Heard speak?
Dr. Laurence Heard speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Laurence Heard's office located?
Dr. Laurence Heard's office is located at 1035 Placer St, Redding, CA, 96001.
Does Dr. Laurence Heard accept my insurance?
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