He accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and performed his residency at Akron General Medical Center. Dr. Heffernan has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Rising Stars. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. His professional affiliations include Medical City Children's Hospital, Texas Health Allen, and Texas Health Plano.