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James J Hefferan, MD

Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology

5.0
(459)

Male

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About me

Dr. James Hefferan is a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist at Atlantic Medical Group. Board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has more than 30 years of clinical expertise providing comprehensive cardiac care, diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease as well as congenital and structural heart conditions. He has special training and experience in using catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting. Dr. Hefferan believes in providing compassionate, personalized care to his patients providing education on preventative care and using minimally invasive treatments such as catheterization to open blocked arteries and avoid open-heart procedures.
After earning his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Newark, NJ, Dr. Hefferan performed his residency at University Hospital, Newark, NJ, where he remained to complete a fellowship in cardiology. He went on to complete a second fellowship in interventional cardiology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, also in Newark.
Dr. Hefferan is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.

SPECIALTIES

  • Cardiology

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Morristown Medical Center

  • Overlook Medical Center

Where to see me

Insurance

Please contact the practice to confirm your health plan is accepted.

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Better Health

  • Aetna CVS Health Individual & Family Insurance Plan

  • Amerigroup

  • Amerihealth

  • Amerihealth Caritas

  • Amerihealth NJ

  • Amerihealth PA - HMO, POS, PPO (accept members that live in NJ but employers are based in PA)

  • Atlantic Health System PPO Employee Medical Plan

  • Brighton Create

  • Education & Experience

    TRAINING

    University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJMedical School
    University Hospital NewarkInternship
    University Hospital - NewarkResidency
    Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, University Hospital - NewarkFellowship

    BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

    Cardiovascular DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
    Interventional CardiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

    Patient Reviews

    OVERALL RATING

    5.0

    (459 ratings)
    20 reviews
    • 5.0
      May 30, 2025
      Everything was fine.
    • 5.0
      May 29, 2025
      Always great service at this office.
    • 5.0
      May 29, 2025
      Was an excellent visit. Very happy with results of echocardiogram and EKG , next scheduled Appointment in December.
    • 5.0
      May 27, 2025
      Good.
    • 5.0
      May 22, 2025
      Everyone was professional and considerate.

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