Summary

Dr. Alissa Higinbotham is a neurologist with 12 years of experience caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. She earned her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in 2019 and 2022, followed by a fellowship at the same institution in 2023. Dr. Higinbotham provides care in English.

Dr. Higinbotham practices at UVA Health University Medical Center and UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic, both located in Charlottesville, Virginia. She specializes in treating movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and mobility challenges. Her treatment approaches include Botox injections and coordinating physical therapy programs to help patients maintain their strength and independence. Patients rate her care highly, giving her an average score of 4.9 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 12 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Alissa S Higinbotham has 2 locations

UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

1221 Lee St. 4th FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903
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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Dr. Alissa S Higinbotham, MDDr. Cinthi Pillai, MDDr. Gregory Brian Saathoff, MDDr. John Andrew Gergen, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
12 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 69 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Charlottesville , VANew York , NYCharlottesville , VADanville , VA
Med School: West Virginia University School of Medicine Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alissa S Higinbotham

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Innovation Health
  • Integra
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alissa S Higinbotham has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center2023

Residency

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center2022
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center2019

Medical School

West Virginia University School of MedicineGraduated in 2018
Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterGraduated in 2014

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Dr. Alissa Higinbotham speaks English.
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