Dr. John Kevin Heifner M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
500 South University Avenue Suite 219 Little Rock AR, 72205About
Dr. John Heifner is a nephrologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Heifner specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Heifner most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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