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Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD

Dermatology* Age 56
Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD
3.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD is a Dermatologist in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD

Dermatology* Age 56
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD is a Dermatologist in San Luis Obispo, CA.

About

Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD is a Dermatologist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at San Luis Dermatology/Laser Clinic and are affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Heffernan received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heffernan is board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

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Excision of Skin Lesion
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing
Excision of Skin Lesion
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing
Excision of Skin Lesion
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing
Actinic Keratosis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Warts
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Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Alopecia
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Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Contact Dermatitis
Impetigo
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Boil
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Cellulitis
Dermatographic Urticaria
Folliculitis
Granuloma of Skin
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Hypertrophic Scar
Itchy Skin
Lichen Planus
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nail Infection
Nonbullous Impetigo
Plantar Wart
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Skin Grafts
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Athlete's Foot
Berloque Dermatitis
Bowenoid Papulosis
Bullous Pemphigoid
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Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Darier Disease
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Dermatomyositis
Dry Skin
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Fungal Nail Infection
Genital Warts
Hair Loss
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Intertrigo
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Leg and Foot Ulcers
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Lyme Disease
Melanoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Parapsoriasis
Pemphigoid
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Scabies
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Shingles
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Skin Discoloration
Spider Veins
Telogen Effluvium
Tinea Versicolor
Varicose Eczema
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Vitiligo
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Melanoma Screening
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Skin Tag Removal

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Locations

  1. 1 R. Jeffrey Herten MD A Medical Corp.
    15 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Dec 20, 2023
I had a severe case of atopic dermatitis that was affecting most aspects of my life. Dr. Heffernan enrolled me in a clinical trial and a course of treatment that essentially eliminated the problem from my life.
— Dec 20, 2023
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Specialties*
Dermatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heffernan's profile.

Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD holds board certification in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA