Overview
Kelvin Higa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fresno, California.
Dr. Higa is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
205 E River Park Cir Ste 460, Fresno, CA 93720
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Higa 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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelvin D. Higa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kelvin D. Higa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kelvin D. Higa by calling their office at 559-261-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kelvin D. Higa a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelvin D. Higa is classified as an Elite expert for Obesity, 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. Kelvin D. Higa specialize in?
While Dr. Kelvin D. Higa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kelvin D. Higa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kelvin D. Higa has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Kelvin D. Higa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kelvin D. Higa accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelvin D. Higa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-261-4500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- ObesityDr. Higa isElite. Learn about Obesity.
- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GallstonesDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- MalnutritionDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Peptic UlcerDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholestasisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- GastroparesisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- IleostomyDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Morning SicknessDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- NecrosisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PancreatectomyDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- SplenectomyDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.