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About Dr. Linda Heffernan
Dr. Linda Heffernan graduated magna cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors as a Presidential Scholar from The George Washington University, where she was a Chemistry major and Fine Arts minor. She then received her Masters of Science degree in Theoretical Chemistry from Oxford University in England and backpacked through Europe and Africa.
While completing the combined MD/PhD program at the Medical University of South Carolina, she earned a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Pre-doctoral Fellowship grant to support her research focused on the role of sphingolipids and p53 in cancer biology. She presented her work at several international conferences and received other grants and research awards in addition to authoring and co-authoring several publications. During that time, she also had the opportunity to travel to Asia and South America.
Following her internship at Greenville Health Systems in South Carolina, she completed her Dermatology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. While a resident, she received the Skin Cancer Foundation Ashley Trenner Research Award grant funding to investigate the role of sphingosine kinase 1 in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and served as Chief Resident during her final year of residency.
Dr. Heffernan practices general dermatology with a focus on the treatment and prevention skin cancers. She enjoys spending time with her three children in her free time.
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Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education and training
- Medical School - Medical University of South Carolina, Doctor of Medicine
- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Residency in Dermatology
- University of Oxford, Master's in Theoretical Chemistry
Awards and publications
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Pre-doctoral Fellowship
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1275895666
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What practice does Dr. Linda Heffernan work with?
Dr. Linda Heffernan works with Forefront Dermatology.
Where is Dr. Linda Heffernan's office located?
Dr. Linda Heffernan's office is located at 7560 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, NC 27519.
Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Heffernan have?
Dr. Linda Heffernan is certified by American Board of Dermatology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Linda Heffernan?
Dr. Linda Heffernan frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Hair Loss. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Linda Heffernan on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Linda Heffernan speak?
Dr. Linda Heffernan speaks English.