
Dr. Valerie Jane Joyce heffner MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2020 Capitol St Ne Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Valerie Joyce heffner is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Joyce heffner specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Joyce heffner can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Joyce heffner can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
- Stress Incontinence
- Uterine Prolapse
Dr. Valerie Jane Joyce heffner MD's Practice location
Practice At 2020 Capitol St Ne
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- Dr. Ming Hua Hsieh M.D.5125 Skyline Rd S Salem OR 97306
- Dr. Ralph Carl Lewis M.D.5125 Skyline Rd S Salem OR 97306
- Dr. Joseph Stalfire MD5125 Skyline Rd S Salem OR 97306
Nearest Hospitals
SILVERTON HOSPITALl
342 FAIRVIEW STREET SILVERTON OR 97381WEST VALLEY HOSPITALl
525 SE WASHINGTON STREET DALLAS OR 97338