Professional background

Dr Heffernan is a Consultant Diabetologist trained in North West London where she spent time working at Charing Cross and St. Marys Hospitals - Imperial College. She qualified as a Doctor in 2000, gaining her degree from the United Medical and Dental Colleges of Guys and St. Thomas' Hospitals, University of London.

Research interests

Dr Heffernan undertook her MD (Res) at Hammersmith Hospital focusing on small fibre neuropathy in diabetes. 

Diabetes footcare is her main focus of interest.