Heffernan Peter Dr

Not a fantastic experience. Heavy on the medication route, not understanding of other underlying issues - a more “have your medication that’s all you need outlook”. Belittling and demeaning in approach. I’d advise to find another, more understanding physician to see specialising in ADHD in adults.

I found Peter to be a particularly rude, arrogant, and narcissistic practitioner with a poor temper, who threw a dramatic tantrum when I returned to him with follow up questions, having not immediately commenced the medications (with potentially lethal side-effects) that he prescribed. Peter delivered a hefty diagnosis after only a very brief interview and handed over the prescription in the final moments of our first session with no time for questions, telling me to just look it up on wikipedia. He wasted most of our second session talking over me in a flustered state, comparing himself multiple times to a life-saving heart surgeon and me a patient refusing bypass surgery, belittled me at length for questioning his brilliance, and refused to see me any further until I complied. I've never before seen such an immature display from a supposed medical professional.Peter lurks in a Melbourne ADHD support page on FB consisting of many of his own patients, where the admin is so frightened of the repercussions that he deleted my posts and warned me against asking if anyone else had poor experiences with him. I find that deeply unprofessional, and an invasion of an otherwise safe space.Go check him out on Rate MD's where he can't groom replies, if you want a better picture of his abysmal mannerisms. Even there it's only the overall score including the politeness of his reception staff that drag his rating up out of the gutter.

In 2016, I was referred to Peter by my G.P. Previously I had been diagnosed with Bipolar in 2004 by another Psychiatrist. The medication prescribed for Bipolar, made me like a zombie for over 10 years. One of the tablets was Lithium.Peter diagnosed me with ADULT ADHD. At the time I couldn't accept the diagnosis. The change in medications he prescribed, gave me back my life. I have now accepted that I have Adult ADHD.Thank you Peter

I've recently been seeing Dr Peter Heffernan to treat my adult ADHD.He took the time to listen to me and understand my unique situation and review my medical history. Dr Heffernan is very easy to talk to - sensitive, compassionate and a great listener. I am often very anxious when it comes to talking to doctors, but I found the whole experience with Dr Heffernan to be very reassuring. I highly recommend Dr Heffernan.

Peter likes to go on Facebook and post in ADHD groups under the alias Peter Lawrence. He doesn’t identify he’s actually a psychiatrist because he’s too busy sticking the boot into the Labor Party and giving misleading information like “only psychs can refer for a 291” and “most GPs can’t prescribe S8s”, or recommending other doctors or nurse practitioners but not disclosing why he recommends those people in particular — friends? Financial incentives? There are vulnerable people in these groups but he’s only interested in stirring trouble. If what he’s doing is 100% fine he’d be posting under his real name; he doesn’t because of the professional blow-back it would cause. If it was fine he wouldn't have blocked me when I challenged his behaviour. It’s pretty pathetic from someone who hasn’t had open books for a long time. Here’s an idea, Doc — if you have so much time to post on Facebook, how about you extend your working hours and actually see more patients instead? On second thoughts, seeing as this is how you behave it’s better people don’t see you. Let’s see how the Health Complaints Commissioner views your behaviour. Edit: “HaTe SpEeCh!” What a clown. Notice he didn’t deny my allegations. How many people suicided over the Coalitions’s Robodebt scheme, Doctor? Like Josh before me, I encourage people to visit Rate MD to see better reviews of this unethical, unprofessional man.

I do not recommend him. Over medicates clients. No proper diagnosis

Peter is a good Doctor/Psychiatrist. He listens, offers advice and solutions, and he is patient. He also ensures one is doing okay on current medications. I'm unsure if Peter himself has ADHD, but he seems to understand and 'get' everything I experience as an adult with ADHD. Honestly, talking to Peter is like talking to a mate. Good Bloke.Emma, one of the receptionists at this clinic is polite, friendly and patient. She doesn't judge, nor does one feel judged when attending or leaving an appointment.I recommend him and his clinic.

Dr Peter Heffernan is professional yet personable in caring for his patients. His insight and ability to accurately deduce patient behaviors across wide areas of everyday life feels surprising and almost eerie at times - however the safety and reassurance felt in his presence never falters. His reception staff are warm and welcoming, and the in-clinic wait times are very reasonable.

Peter is the only Psychatrist who listened and correctly dignosed, and treated me. More importantly he listened and was empathetic. I saw about 5 Psychatrists" who all couldn't diagnose or treat me correctly. Some of these other Psychatrists were cold and cruel. Peter was the first Psychiatrist to actually tell me that some of the psychiatrists out there are outright dangerous and to be careful. After many many years of weekly psychotherapy it has been my privilege to be able to have the chance to see this amazing Psychatrist who more importantly is also a psychotherapist. I believe that all Psychiatrists should have to undergo psychotherapy training

Be careful - even though I never saw him for a diagnosis, he kept forcing me to take ADHD/ADD tests and labeling me with ADHD even when I was clearly not. After I sought an Autism diagnosis, and got it with flying colors, he became angry and cold, kind of disgusted. After a horrible session where he hammered me with sensitive questions and became verbally frusturated because I brought a family member with me (for communication and safety) , he refused to see me and let me go after 3 years! I was in a bad place and he chucked me out when I became difficult. He needs to retire, I'm surprised he is still going. Please be careful with him. Please do your own research.