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Michael Heffernan, MD, Dermatology, San Luis Obispo, CA, French Hospital Medical Center

MichaelPHeffernanMD

Dermatology San Luis Obispo, CA

Dermatologist at San Luis Dermatology

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Summary

  • Dr. Heffernan is an owner of San Luis Dermatology and the President of Heffernan Consulting LLC in San Luis Obispo, CA. As a researcher, Dr. Heffernan leads the US Dermatology operations for Probity Medical Research, a global consortium of clinical research sites. Dr. Heffernan has been the author of over 70 publications and textbook chapters. He has been an investigator on over 150 research protocols and he has given over 500 lectures around the globe.
    Prior to returning to the practice of Dermatology, Dr. Heffernan was a Distinguished Medical Fellow and Senior Medical Director for Eli Lilly & Co. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He has held faculty appointments at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, and the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Dermatology, 1994 - 1997
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1993
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, Preprofessional Studies, 1985 - 1989
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2012 - 2016
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2009 - 2015
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1998 - 2010
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1993 - 1994
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Scholars Circle Dermatology Foundation, 2004
  • Teacher of the Year-Dermatology Washington University School of Medicine, 2004-2005
  • Member American Medical Association/GlaxoSmithKline Emerging Leaders Development Program, 2001
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Safety and Efficacy of Open-label Subcutaneous Ixekizumab Treatment for 48 Weeks in a Phase II Study in Biologic-naïve and TNF-IR Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis  
    Genovese MC, Braun DK, Erickson JS, Berclaz PY, Banerjee S, Heffernan MP, Carlier H, J Rheumatol., 1/15/2015
  • A high level of clinical response is associated with improved patient-reported outcomes in psoriasis:analyses from a phase 2 study in patients treated with ixekizumab  
    Edson-Heredia E, Banerjee S, Zhu B, Maeda-Chubachi T, Cameron GS, Shen W, Heffernan MP, et al., J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 1/13/2015
  • Comparison of ixekizumab with etanercept or placebo in moderate-to-severe psoriasis (UNCOVER-2 and UNCOVER-3): results from two phase 3 randomised trials  
    Griffiths CE, Reich K, Lebwohl M, van de Kerkhof P, Paul C, Menter A, Cameron GS, Erickson J, Zhang L, Secrest RJ, Ball S, Braun DK, Osuntokun OO, Heffernan MP, Nickol..., Lancet, 1/8/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Off-Label Uses of Biologics.
    Heffernan MP, Utah Dermatology Society, Springdale, UT, 1/13/2010
  • Efficacy, Safety and Health-Related Quality of Life of Infliximab Therapy in Plaque Psoriasis Patients Previously Treated with Etanercept: Analysis of PSUNRISE Study G...
    Gottlieb AB, Kalb R, Blauvelt A, Heffernan MP, Sofen H, Wang J, Calabro S, Kerkmann U, Chevrier M, and PSUNRISE Investigators, Poster Presentation at CPIN Mtg., Paris, France, 1/1/2010
  • Practical Approaches to Patient Problems.
    Heffernan MP, AAD Annual Meeting, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Biologics 2015 and Beyond. 
    18th Annual Winter Clinical Dermatology Meeting - 1/1/2015
  • What the Sponsor Expects. 
    Coastal Dermatology Meeting - 1/1/2015
  • Biologics Beyond Psoriasis. 
    Coastal Dermatology Meeting - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Persistant Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation due to Hydroxychloroquinone One Year After Therapy Discontinuation. 
    Morrison LK, Nordlund JJ, Heffernan MP, Dermatology Online Journal
    1/1/2009
  • Treatment Options for Atopic Dermatitis – 2007 Update. 
    Heffernan MP, Houshmand E, US Special Populations: Pediatrics Review
    1/1/2006
  • Mycology #1. 
    Anadkat MJ, Kanzler MH, Gorsulowsky DC, Heffernan MP, National Library of Dermatologic Teaching Slides #50
    1/1/2004
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