Summary

Dr. Christine Higham is an oncology and hematology specialist with 16 years of experience treating blood disorders and cancers. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Northwestern University. Her extensive training has prepared her to care for patients with complex blood-related conditions and immune system disorders.

Dr. Higham practices at Children's National Medical Center in San Francisco, California, where she works with the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program. She specializes in treating conditions like acute lymphoblastic leukemia, low platelet counts, and immune system problems. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive blood tests and specialized immunology studies to help diagnose and monitor her patients' conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • Northwestern University
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christine Higham

  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Christine Higham has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Christine Higham has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hematologist
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Christine Higham holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern University.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2010.

NPI Number

Christine Higham's NPI number is 1619292752.

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Which hospitals is Christine Higham affiliated with?
Christine Higham is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center.
Where is Christine Higham's office located?
Christine Higham's office is located at 1975 4th St, San Francisco, CA, 94143.

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