Dr. William Heffernan M.D.
Family Practitioner
240 S Riverside Rd Highland NY, 12528About
Dr. William Heffernan is a family practitioner practicing in Highland, NY. Dr. Heffernan specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Heffernan possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1982
Rutgers 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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