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Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD
Dermatology*
3.0 (4)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD
Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD is a Dermatologist in San Luis Obispo, CA. They specialize in Dermatology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Dermatology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Heffernan an average 3.0 star rating.
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R. Jeffrey Herten MD A Medical Corp.15 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Directions (805) 541-2650
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- French Hospital Medical Center
- Marian Regional Medical Center
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About Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD
Specialties*
- Dermatology
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Years of Experience
- 31 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1518923432
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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