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Overview of Dr. John Heifner, MD

Dr. John Heifner, MD is a Nephrologist in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Heifner specializes in Nephrology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Heifner graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA and is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart and Dewitt Hospital and Nursing Home. Dr. Heifner, completed a residency at University Ala Birmingham Hospital.

Dr. Heifner works at Renal Consultants in Little Rock, AR with other offices in Benton, AR. Dr. Heifner frequently treats conditions like Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Acidosis, Proteinuria, Hyperkalemia, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hypokalemia, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Hypercalcemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Heifner is accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare, Cigna and Aetna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Heifner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Renal Consultants
    9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 400, Little Rock, AR 72205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 224-2141
  2. 2
    Benton Dialysis
    2101 Congo Rd, Benton, AR 72015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 776-1418
  3. 3
    Fair Park Medical Clinic
    5320 W 12th St, Little Rock, AR 72204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 660-7867

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals

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  • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart
  • Dewitt Hospital and Nursing Home

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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV

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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Acidosis
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Proteinuria
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypokalemia
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypercalcemia
End-Stage Renal Disease
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Gout
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypertension
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Nephrotic Syndrome
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Alkalosis
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Hemodialysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Microscopic Polyangiitis
Pyonephrosis
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tuberous Sclerosis
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. John Heifner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1588666895
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Ala Birmingham Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Ala Birmingham Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Ala Birmingham Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Heifner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Heifner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Heifner has seen patients for Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Acidosis, Proteinuria, Hyperkalemia, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hypokalemia, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Hypercalcemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Heifner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Heifner, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Heifner appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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