Overview
"Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Midori Higashi graduated at the top of her class at Western University College of Podiatric Medicine, and then completed an additional three years of reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Her interests include reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery, total ankle implants, trauma and bunion surgery. She is active in the nationally-ranked Podiatric Residency Program at Swedish Medical Center, being voted as ""Teacher of the Year Award” in 2022 and receiving the Resident Lecture award in 2017 and 2018. She is invited regularly to speak at local and national professional meetings, such as the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association and the International Foot and Ankle Foundation. Dr. Higashi spent her early years as a competitive figure skater. In addition to skating, she also did extensive dance training in ballet, tap, and jazz. She sustained many injuries over the years. She understands the aches and pains of being an athlete, and how important it is to return to a desired sport or hobby. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young son. A self-proclaimed “foodie”, she loves cooking and trying new cuisine. “I try my best to fully understand my patients’ foot and/ or ankle problems. We can then work together as a team to come up with the best treatment plan to fit their individual needs.” You may schedule an appointment with her in Seattle or Canyon Park by calling (888) 472-2633.".
Dr. Higashi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Arch, Morton Neuroma, Fungal Nail Infection, and Corns and Calluses.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Higashi 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Midori Higashi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Midori Higashi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Midori Higashi by calling their office at 888-472-2633. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Midori Higashi a top-rated expert for High Arch?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Midori Higashi is classified as an Advanced expert for High Arch, 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. Midori Higashi specialize in?
While Dr. Midori Higashi is a Podiatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in High Arch, Morton Neuroma, and Fungal Nail Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Midori Higashi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Midori Higashi has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like High Arch. You can view a list of Dr. Midori Higashi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Midori Higashi accept my insurance?
Dr. Midori Higashi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-472-2633 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
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- High ArchDr. Higashi isAdvanced. Learn about High Arch.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Higashi isAdvanced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Higashi isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BunionsDr. Higashi isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- Corns and CallusesDr. Higashi isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- FibromatosisDr. Higashi isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Higashi isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Hammer ToeDr. Higashi isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.