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Dr. Susan Heffley, MD

Dr. Susan Heffley, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Susan Heffley, MD is a family medicine physician in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Louisville in 2003. She is affiliated with CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Locations

CommonSpirit Primary Care St. Francis Hospital

CommonSpirit Primary Care St. Francis Hospital3027 N Circle Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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(719) 247-1188

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Heffley specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Heffley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heffley

3.4
31 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Dr. Heffley is an exceptional healthcare provider. She communicates clearly, actively listens, and demonstrates genuine concern for her patients. During each of my appointments with her, she consistently sought updates on my overall health and inquired if I required any assistance. I would certainly recommend Dr. Heffley to my friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Vijay – Jan 31, 2025
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We love Dr. Hefley. She listens well. Explains things in easy to understand terms. She truly cares about you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nov 19, 2024
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Just AWESOME
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Greg in Colorado Springs CO – Mar 07, 2024
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Professional and caring.
I like Dr. Heffley and feel that she listens and cares.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2024
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Disappointed
Anytime I would call I could never reach the doctor. She would leave the room on visit’s and not come back. Finally, No one bothered to tell me that my heart prescriptions weren’t going to be filled. No emails or texts to let me know she wasn’t in my network anymore.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 23, 2024
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Knowledgeable & Caring!
Extremely pleased and had personal issues that put my medical care on back burner. So pleased to get a MD who would listen to all of it. Never condescending and being over 60 & female, heard that more than once....bit not from her. Very polite, from Kentucky...new experience for someone raised in New York. Expect A+ medical & found it with a smart, efficient and KIND physician. She "keeps it real", too - Extra kudos. Only hangups are Centura & short staffing - just like ALL places.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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MRS P – Dec 03, 2022
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Knowledgeable physician who really cares!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Veronica Mack – Aug 24, 2022
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I do not recommend Dr. Heffley or the Optum practice at all. My husband was a patient there. He had abnormal lab values at his last cardiology appointment and was told to follow up with his primary care physician, Dr Heffley. We sent a message through the Optum portal in August confirming that they had the lab results and apologizing that the doctor hadn’t reviewed them yet. We were assured that she would get back with us the next day. We heard nothing. I called on my husband’s behalf last Thursday to find out what was going on and suddenly they don’t have the labs. First they said they did and now suddenly they don’t. They offered to set up a telehealth appointment for that day, which would have been pointless since the doctor didn’t have the labs to review. I told them to get the labs and call us to discuss. I was assured that we would have a call back on Monday but here it is Thursday and, no surprise, they haven’t called. This place is incompetent and you’re nothing more than a num
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Kimberly Smith – Sep 17, 2020
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Professional, knowledgeable and personable. She was informed and informative. Really liked Dr. Heffley.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2020
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Dr. Heffley is the worst PCP I’ve ever had. I called to get a refill on my prescription...she never would call me back. The receptionist kept saying the nurses were trying to get her to look at it and she wouldn’t respond. I called 3 times and told them I had no medication left and if I needed to come in then I would, but I needed at least a 5 day supply until I could get in. Dr. Heffley would never respond. I believe this is unacceptable and would NEVER recommend her. She put me in a dangerous position with going off my medication.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2019
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Would not recommend. Very late (~45-50 minutes) to appointment, first time visit (my long time PCP retired), not personable nor made any attempt to establish a doctor/client relationship. Why would anyone want this person as their PCP?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2019
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Very disappointed. Won’t be going back to her care. She just suddenly left the room and didn’t come back, I said to the nurse I wanted to show some moles to her and the nurse replied that she’s with another patient already and running late, that I have to book a new appointment. I said wow, she didn’t even say anything, just left the room. This was the first appointment with her as my PCP and very poor first impression. She was not very caring as a person.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
7 others found this helpful
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Nina in Colorado Springs , CO – Feb 27, 2019
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She is the best Doctor I had in 65 years. It will be hard to find someone as good as she is. She is a friend . You can't find one any better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Walter Welch in Sedalia Ky. – May 08, 2018
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I had an idiopathic high fever that my other care providers could not Diagnose. Within two visits Dr Heffley determined what was causing my problems. She quickly gained my trust because of her eagerness to listen to my complaints and help me find a solution. Dr Heffley is always very friendly and attentive to my needs as a patient. Appointment scheduling is very easy. Office visits are timely and effective. If you need a new PCP call today to schedule an appointment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Joshua in Cadiz, KY – Mar 21, 2017
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About Me

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Hello humankindness.It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation,...read more

biography

I am located at Penrose St Francis Primary Care. 3027 N Circle, Colorado  Springs CO 80909. 
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital

    2222 N Nevada Ave
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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