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Dr. John Patrick Heffron M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
12303 Ne 130th Ln Suite #420 Kirkland WA, 98034About
Dr. John Heffron is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Kirkland, WA. Dr. Heffron specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Heffron can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Heffron can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1966
University of Washington School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTERl
12040 NE 128TH STREET KIRKLAND WA 98034SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1035-116TH AVE NE BELLEVUE WA 98004