Physician Assistant
Brittany Heffernan,
PA-C
Physician Assistant · Michigan Mental Wellness
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant · Michigan Mental Wellness
About Brittany
Brittany is a board certified and licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan with full prescribing privileges. She completed her Bachelor of Science with honors in Biomedical Science with a double minor in Chemistry and Addiction Studies.
She moved to Rhode Island to obtain a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies with honors at Johnson and Wales University, where she completed and presented a thesis: "An Analysis of Use of Ketamine for Refractory Depression."
She is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more. Brittany is also available for telehealth appointments.
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Approach
Brittany's approach to psychiatric care focuses on thorough evaluation and individualized medication management. Her unique research background in ketamine therapy and her dual minor in addiction studies bring an evidence-based, forward-thinking perspective to her practice — always tailored to the individual patient's needs and goals.