Summary

Dr. Alice Higdon is a surgeon who specializes in comprehensive surgical care. She completed her residency training at St John Episcopal Hospital, where she developed expertise in both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Higdon communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Higdon practices at Saint Johns Episcopal Hospital South Shore and provides surgical services at locations in Benton and Paducah, Kentucky. She treats patients with ventral hernias and gallbladder conditions, including gallstones and acute gallbladder inflammation. Her surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and specialized gallbladder removal surgery. Patients rate her care at 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St John Episcopal Hospital
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Alice A Higdon has 2 locations

Mercy Health - Marshall General Surgery

83 Wellness Way # 2Benton, KY 42025
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Health - Paducah General Surgery

1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 235Paducah, KY 42003
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Alice A Higdon, DODr. Callie Elizabeth Dowdy, MDDr. William Glenn Wheeler, MDDr. Joseph Francis Mayo, MD
SurgeryVascular SurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.2 
11 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Benton , KYMurray , KYPaducah , KYCape Girardeau , MO
Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alice A Higdon

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Alice A Higdon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Alice A Higdon has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Alice A Higdon holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St John Episcopal Hospital.

NPI Number

Alice A Higdon's NPI number is 1326488891.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Alice Higdon affiliated with?
Alice Higdon is affiliated with Saint Johns Episcopal Hospital South Shore.
Does Alice Higdon accept my insurance?
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