Dr. Jason Heffernan MD
Hospitalist
5633 N Lidgerwood Holy Family Hospital Spokane WA, 99208About
Dr. Jason Heffernan is a hospitalist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Heffernan specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Heffernan manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Heffernan works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Ross University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Aspiration
- Malnutrition
- Osteomyelitis
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