Avi Hettena, MD

Dr. Avi J. Hettena, MD, QME, is a board-certifie, fellowship-trained internist with four decades of experience in internal medicine, nephrology, and injury evaluations. Throughout his career, Dr. Hettena has cared for patients in private practice, hospital settings, veterans’ healthcare facilities, and long-term care environments, giving him a broad understanding of both acute and chronic medical conditions.

As a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Hettena brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to med-legal evaluations. His extensive clinical background, combined with decades of experience teaching medical students, residents, physician assistants, and nephrology fellows, has earned him a reputation for thoroughness and professionalism. Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and licensed in both California and New York, Dr. Hettena provides clear, objective medical opinions.