

Pulmonology
John Heffner, MD
Dr. John Edward Heffner, MD, is a pulmonologist based in Portland, Oregon, with over 50 years of experience specializing in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), critical care medicine, and pleural disease. He treats adult patients with complex respiratory conditions, including aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and sarcoidosis, often managing cases requiring critical care interventions. Practicing at The Oregon Clinic Pulmonary division
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (MD, 1974)
- Residency: University of Colorado (Internal Medicine, 1978)
- Fellowship: University of Colorado (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1982)
Years in Practice
50+ years
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- The Oregon Clinic
- Providence Medical Group Northeast
Languages
English
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