About
Dr. Kevin Heaton completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Columbia University before earning his medical degree from The University of Chicago School of Medicine, where peers inducted him into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He finished his internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and practiced there for over a decade.
Dr. Heaton has served as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School since 2015 and held the role of Associate Program Director in Internal Medicine. He joined the Ambulatory Core Educators, a select group of primary care physicians focused on outpatient medicine, and chaired the Clinical Competency Committee overseeing resident evaluations. His peers recognized his teaching with The Primary Care Teaching Award. Clinically, he focuses on preventive medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, geriatrics, and sports and exercise science. A devoted runner himself, he provides individualized exercise counseling and collaborates with elite trainers and physical therapists. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Columbia University, post-baccalaureate premedical program
Medical School
The University of Chicago School of Medicine, MD
Residency
Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Additional Training
Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School (since 2015); Member, American College of Sports Medicine; Member, Ambulatory Core Educators
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Heaton right for?
Dr. Heaton is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough preventive and primary care. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, endocrine conditions, or age-related health concerns benefit from his broad clinical focus. Active patients and competitive athletes find his sports and exercise science background especially valuable. He works well with older adults who want attentive, relationship-driven geriatric care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Heaton focuses on preventive medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, geriatrics, and sports and exercise science. He provides individualized exercise counseling and collaborates with elite trainers and physical therapists. His clinical scope also covers general internal medicine and primary care for adults at all stages of life.
Dr. Heaton trained in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and has served as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School since 2015. He holds membership in the American College of Sports Medicine. His credentials reflect deep training across both academic medicine and outpatient primary care.
Dr. Heaton completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Columbia University. He then earned his MD from The University of Chicago School of Medicine. He finished his internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he practiced for over a decade.
Yes, geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Heaton's core clinical focuses. He provides primary care for older adults and addresses the complex, overlapping conditions that often accompany aging. His thorough, unhurried approach suits patients who want consistent oversight of their long-term health.
Yes, sports and exercise science is a central part of Dr. Heaton's practice. He is a runner himself and brings personal insight to exercise counseling. He works alongside elite trainers and physical therapists to support patients with fitness goals or sports-related concerns.
Dr. Heaton received The Primary Care Teaching Award from his peers. He served as Associate Program Director in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and chaired the Clinical Competency Committee overseeing resident evaluations. He is also a member of the Ambulatory Core Educators, a select group of primary care physicians focused on outpatient medicine.
Yes, cardiology is one of Dr. Heaton's clinical specialty areas. He evaluates and manages cardiovascular risk as part of his preventive medicine approach. Patients with heart health concerns benefit from his academic background and his access to specialist referrals within the Mass General Brigham network.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026