Dr. James F. Hefner MD
Emergency Physician
3513 Rivercrest Dr Austin TX, 78746About
Dr. James Hefner practices Emergency Medicine in Austin, TX. Dr. Hefner assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Hefner examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1982
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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