Dr. John T. Heffernan M.D.
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1229 Madison St Suite 1190 Seattle WA, 98104About
Dr. John Heffernan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Heffernan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heffernan can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Heffernan can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Amino acids and peptides. XLII. Synthesis of an octapeptide sequence (A20-A27) of rubredoxin.
- Correction of vertical retraction of the lower lid with an orbicularis hammock.
- Cellular retinol- and retinoic acid-binding proteins in transformed mammalian cells.
- Cellular retinol- and retinoic acid-binding proteins in transformed mammalian cells.
- Use of botulinum toxin to prevent facial nerve stimulation following cochlear implantation.
- Techniques in periocular reconstruction.
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