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Dr. Thomas Heffron, MD

Dr. Thomas Heffron, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Heffron, MD is a general surgeon in Denver, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA HealthONE Aurora and HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
1601 E 19th Ave Ste 5050
Denver, CO 80218

Locations

The Transplant Center

The Transplant Center1601 E 19th Ave Ste 5050 Denver, CO 80218
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

SurgOne

SurgOne1601 E 19th Ave Ste 4600 Denver, CO 80218
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Heffron is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's Denver, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Heffron specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Heffron's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heffron

4.4

17 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynda mccallister – Sep 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Charles. Isele – Jul 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Patrick in New Mexico – Feb 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dannie Turner in Cotopaxi, Co – Apr 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Trish in Aurora, CO – Jan 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 28, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Enable every pediatric patient with end stage liver disease a cure with liver transplant.

biography

Dr. Heffron sees patients at our Denver, Colorado Springs, Loveland, Grand Junction, Casper (WY) and Billings (MT) locations. Surgical Director of the Transplant Program at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Dr. Thomas Heffron is an internationally...read more
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Creighton University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Nebraska

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • First Mason Chair for Liver Transplant, Emory University Health System/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 2004

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

    1719 E 19th Ave
    Denver, CO 80218
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA HealthONE Aurora

    1501 S Potomac St
    Aurora, CO 80012
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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