Overview
Michael Higgins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington.
Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ureteroscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2980 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 302, Bellingham, WA 98225
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. Michael S. Higgins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Higgins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Higgins by calling their office at 360-788-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael S. Higgins a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael S. Higgins is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Michael S. Higgins specialize in?
While Dr. Michael S. Higgins is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael S. Higgins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael S. Higgins has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael S. Higgins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael S. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael S. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 360-788-8200 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.
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- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Genital WartsDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- ProctitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- UreteroscopyDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.