Dr. Kevin Heaton graduated from Columbia University’s post-baccalaureate premedical program. He then earned his medical degree from The University of Chicago School of Medicine, where his peers inducted him into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Heaton completed his internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and practiced there for over a decade.
Throughout his career, Dr. Heaton has taken on notable teaching roles at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He actively fosters clinical reasoning and promotes a deep understanding of patient care across both ambulatory and inpatient settings. As an Associate Program Director in Internal Medicine, he taught primary care in diverse clinical environments. He also joined the Ambulatory Core Educators, a select group of primary care physicians dedicated to teaching outpatient medicine. Additionally, he chaired the Clinical Competency Committee, where he oversaw resident evaluations and developed expertise in clinical reasoning and learner support. His dedication to teaching ultimately earned him The Primary Care Teaching Award.
As a concierge physician, Dr. Kevin Heaton currently serves as an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught in the residency program since 2015. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, complex and rare diagnoses, and musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Dr. Heaton values a patient-centered approach. He takes time to truly listen and adapt care plans to each patient’s unique health journey. Dr. Heaton fosters trust and open communication, carefully tailoring medical guidelines to meet individual needs and wellness goals.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kevin Heaton is married with two children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring rigorous types of exercise, and reading on diverse topics, including literature, philosophy, history, and the science of exercise. His commitment to continuous learning drives him to stay current with the latest clinical evidence. This dedication ensures he provides the highest quality care to his patients.