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Dr. James Heron, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.6 (51)
Map Pin Small Atlantis, FL
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31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Heron, MD

Dr. James Heron, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Atlantis, FL. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. Dr. Heron, completed a residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore|Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Internal Medicine 1994-1997 Resident of the Year 199. Patients rated Dr. Heron an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Heron works at MDVIP - Atlantis, FL in Atlantis, FL. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Heron's Office Locations

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    MDVIP - Atlantis, FL
    5401 S Congress Ave Ste 218, Atlantis, FL 33462 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 489-4711
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1013964840
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore|Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Internal Medicine 1994-1997 Resident of the Year 199
    Residency
    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore|Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore, MD 1993-1994 Intern of the Year 1993-1994
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

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    Dr. Heron accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Dr. Heron works at MDVIP - Atlantis, FL in Atlantis, FL. View the full address on Dr. Heron’s profile.

    51 patients have reviewed Dr. Heron. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Heron.

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