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Dr. Alan C. Heffner MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

3/5(2)
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC, 28203
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Dr. Alan Heffner practices Pulmonology in Charlotte, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Heffner manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1997

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1997

Board Certification

Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM

Provider Details

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Expert Publications

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Awards

  •  2010 Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors 
  •  2009 European Diploma in Intensive Care, European Society of Intensive Car 
  •  1996 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Medical College of Virginia 
  • Carolinas Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine 2000 Outstanding Resident Teaching Award 
  •  2001 Hospital Staff Physician Teacher of the Yea, Naval Medical Center Por 
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Department of Emergency Med 2003-2005 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award 
  • Clinical Teaching Recognition Award, 2006 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 
  • Fellow of the Year, 2006 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Critic 

Professional Memberships

  • Member American College of Emergency Physicians 
  • Member European Society of Intensive Care Medicine 
  • Member Society of Critical Care Medicine 

Fellowships

  • University of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine    2007
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center    2007

Dr. Alan C. Heffner MD's Practice location

Practice At 1000 Blythe Blvd

1000 Blythe Blvd -
Charlotte, NC 28203
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New patients: 704-355-8983
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1350 S KINGS DR -
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
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New patients: 704-446-1242

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Dr. Alan C. Heffner MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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