Overview
Dr. Peter Higgins received his bachelor's degree and medical degrees from Duke University and completed a Ph.D. in molecular cancer biology at Duke. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan in 2004, completed an M.Sc. in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and joined the University of Michigan faculty the same year. Dr. Higgins has previously served as the IBD editor for the American Journal of Gastroenterology, the Director of the Michigan Clinical Trial Support Unit, Director of the GI Division Research Advisory Committee, the co-Director of the Clinical Trials Academies, and the chair of the AGA IMIBD section, He currently serves as the Chair of the National Scientific Advisory Committee of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. His research focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He is interested in the molecular mechanisms of intestinal fibrosis, which leads to intestinal blockages and surgery. Dr. Higgins studies the use of photoacoustic catheters to measure intestinal scarring, the use of novel drugs to reverse intestinal scarring, the development of novel anti=inflammatory drugs, and the prevention of colectomy in severe ulcerative colitis. His clinical research includes studies on patient-reported outcomes in IBD, drug trials in IBD, and biomarker-guided therapy in IBD. Dr. Higgins' research interests are complemented by his clinical interest in improving the quality of care of patients with IBD. He has served as a member of the AGA IBD Quality Measures Committee, and has participated in the development of national guidelines for high quality IBD care. Dr. Higgins has received many honors and awards, including the AGA IBD Clinical Research Excellence Award.
Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Higgins is board certified in Gastroenterology.
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- HMO
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Locations
325 Briarwood Cir, Briarwood Building 5, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter D. Higgins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter D. Higgins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter D. Higgins by calling their office at 888-229-7408. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter D. Higgins a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter D. Higgins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Peter D. Higgins specialize in?
While Dr. Peter D. Higgins is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Peter D. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter D. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-229-7408 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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- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Higgins isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Advanced
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.