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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Amniotic Band Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.
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
Cindy E. Bullock, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in the care of fractures, sports injuries, heel pain, and bunions. She finds it gratifying to share in each person’s path toward foot and ankle health. She looks forward to using her experience and training to work with each individual and provide them with effective, personalized care.Dr. Bullock worked for four years as a podiatric surgeon at ABQ Health Partners in New Mexico. She also served as chief of staff at Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2008. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.She was born and raised in San Diego, California. She completed her undergraduate education in California. She lived in Canterbury, England while completing post-baccalaureate studies in medical biochemistry. Since then, her education and work as a podiatric surgeon have taken her to Pennsylvania, Utah, New Mexico, and now, Skagit Valley, Washington. When not working, she enjoys travel, hiking, and watching football. She is an avid fan of the San Diego Chargers. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.
Ankle And Foot Of Edmonds
Dr. Nilson graduated from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine receiving his DPM. He is a practicing podiatrist at Stevens Foot & Ankle, Swedish Cherry Hill, Swedish Edmonds, and Swedish First Hill. Dr. Nilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Morton Neuroma.
Proliance Surgeons
Zach Laidley, DPM, completed his training at one of the nation's top podiatric residency programs and is Foot and Ankle Surgery Board Qualified. He served as chief resident at the Swedish Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery in Seattle. This rigorous and comprehensive program is considered one of the elite foot and ankle surgery programs in the United States, with direct training from some of the top podiatric and orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons in the Seattle area. His training encompassed all aspects of foot and ankle pathology and surgery, including forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, total ankle replacements, ankle arthroscopy, sports medicine, trauma and limb salvage. Dr. Laidley is originally from the St. Louis area and obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2019 from Scholl College at Rosalind Franklin University, where he graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Laidley is committed to the advancement of foot and ankle surgery and serves on the residency training committee at the Swedish Podiatric Residency Program.Dr. Laidley, his wife, and their dog live in Seattle. He enjoys weightlifting, hiking, golf, hunting and fishing. Dr. Laidley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, High Arch, Bunions, 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.