Dr. James B. Higgs

Infectious Disease
Office
800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Office
800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

James Higgs is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Infectious Arthritis, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, and Osteomyelitis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in RI

Hospital Affiliations

Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Kent County Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Office
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Other Locations
Kent Hospital
455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study to Examine the Efficacy and Safety of DAS181 for the Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Parainfluenza Infection in Immunocompromised Subjects
A Phase III Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study to Examine the Efficacy and Safety of DAS181 for the Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Parainfluenza Infection in Immunocompromised Subjects
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: DAS181
Study Phase: Phase 3

5 Total Publications

Red Blood Cell Exchange Transfusion for Severe Babesiosis.
Red Blood Cell Exchange Transfusion for Severe Babesiosis.
Journal: JAMA internal medicine
Published: March 30, 2026
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Is Dr. James B. Higgs a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James B. Higgs is classified as an Experienced expert for Pneumonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James B. Higgs specialize in?

While Dr. James B. Higgs is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Infectious Arthritis, and Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. James B. Higgs participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James B. Higgs has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. James B. Higgs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James B. Higgs accept my insurance?

Dr. James B. Higgs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-636-8877 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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