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Dr. David Heffernan, MD

Dr. David Heffernan, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Heffernan, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Providence, RI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CHICAGO COLLEGE OF CHIROPODY in 2001. He is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

2 Dudley St Ste 470 Providence, RI 02905

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(401) 553-8355

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Heffernan specializes in the area of Critical Care Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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About Me

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Dr. David Heffernan, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Providence, RI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CHICAGO COLLEGE OF CHIROPODY in 2001. He is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Chicago College Of Chiropody

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2 Dudley St Ste 470 Providence, RI 02905
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St
    Providence, RI 02903
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

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