Dr. John Heffernan, MD
Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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34719 6th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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Bascom Palmer Eye Inst-u Miami School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1988Lsu Eye Center New Orleans
Fellowship Hospital, 1987University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1981University Of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Internship Hospital, 1978University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977University Of Washington
Undergraduate School, 1973
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 4
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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