Overview
Alexander Higgins, DO, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Washington and further honed his expertise with a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Harvard Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
With a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University, Dr. Higgins has received numerous awards, including Resident Scholar from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He has published research in leading journals and presented at major conferences.
Dr. Higgins is dedicated to offering patient-specific treatment options, both nonsurgical and surgical, with extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle injuries. His expertise encompasses sports injuries, ankle instability, osteochondral lesions, Achilles tendon injuries, ankle arthritis (including total ankle replacement or fusion), midfoot and hindfoot arthritis, great toe arthritis, toe deformity correction, bunion correction, and complex deformities such as flatfoot and cavovarus foot reconstruction.
He provides a wide spectrum of customized treatment options, from minimally invasive techniques and advanced arthroscopy to major reconstructive procedures. Dr. Higgins is steadfast in his commitment to delivering the best care and patient-provider experience during challenging times of injury or dysfunction, supporting his patients every step of the way through rehabilitation and recovery.
Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Pacific Ave, 300, Everett, WA 98201
19200 N Kelsey St, Monroe, WA 98272
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Higgins has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Philip Yearian, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the lower extremity treatment of the foot and ankle. He believes that staying on the forefront of treatment involves educating his patients, which leads to better outcomes.While competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete in the 3000 meters Steeplechase and Cross Country at the University of Portland, his own injuries introduced him to some of the very treatments he uses today to get patients back on their way to a non-painful walk or ultra-marathon.His training involved specializing in both bone and plastic reconstructive surgery. After over twenty years in practice in Gig Harbor and Tacoma, Dr. Yearian has improved some of these very techniques, which now allow some patients to shorten their recovery and return to play or work sooner.Dr. Yearian coaches basketball at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. He also enjoys running marathons, skiing, traveling and teaching for the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Residency program. Dr. Yearian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.
Nicholas Seibert is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Seibert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Seibert is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked
- Poland SyndromeDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Popliteal Pterygium SyndromeDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Flat FeetDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Macrodactyly of the FootDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Foot.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.