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Dr. Ryan Heffelfinger, MD

Dr. Ryan Heffelfinger, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan Heffelfinger, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2000. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 759 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (759 reviews)

Jefferson Otolaryngology Associates

925 Chestnut St Fl 6 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telehealth available

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Dr. Heffelfinger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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Dr. Heffelfinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heffelfinger

4.7

759 ratings, 90 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
6%
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3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
1%
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Angela H. – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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S. D. – Apr 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karen S. – Apr 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathi K. – Aug 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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J. F. – Jun 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Miranda Kernaghan – Jun 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph S. – May 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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ID – May 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maria P. – Apr 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Samantha B. – Mar 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Frances C. – Mar 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tara Y. – Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda R. – Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tammy R. – Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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L. B. – Dec 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
E. O. – Dec 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mona J. – Oct 15, 2021
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care philosophy

Ryan Heffelfinger is board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

    Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

    Internship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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    Locations

    Jefferson Otolaryngology Associates

    Jefferson Otolaryngology Associates925 Chestnut St Fl 6 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

      111 S 11th St
      Philadelphia, PA 19107
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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