Overview
Thomas Higgins is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years.
Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
Dr. Higgins is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
1950 Circle Of Hope Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas F. Higgins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas F. Higgins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas F. Higgins by calling their office at 801-662-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas F. Higgins a top-rated expert for Compartment Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas F. Higgins is classified as an Advanced expert for Compartment Syndrome, 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. Thomas F. Higgins specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas F. Higgins is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Compartment Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Thomas F. Higgins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas F. Higgins has published 109 articles and abstracts on conditions like Compartment Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas F. Higgins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas F. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas F. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-5600 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
- Bone GraftDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- OsteotomyDr. Higgins isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TenotomyDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.
