Dr. Sean Heffron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sean Heffron, MD is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at NYU Langone Health, specializing in Preventive Cardiology. His focus is on managing cardiovascular disease risk through lifestyle modifications, including optimal nutrition and regular physical activity. He has a strong background in nutrition, which he integrates into his consultations to promote better cardiovascular health among his patients. Dr. Heffron is actively involved in clinical trials that study cardiovascular diseases and the effects of medications in reducing risk factors associated with obesity. His research is funded by prestigious organizations, emphasizing his contributions to understanding how obesity affects cardiovascular risk factors. He is particularly interested in the role of bariatric surgery in modifying cardiovascular disease risk and addressing issues related to metabolic syndrome, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. Dr. Heffron has published numerous studies and continues to collaborate with professionals across multiple specializations in cardiovascular health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Specializes in preventive cardiology, focusing on obesity management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.