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Summary
Dr. Eric Higgins is an ophthalmologist with additional training in internal medicine who has been practicing for 20 years. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, developing expertise in comprehensive eye care and vision health. His dual specialty background allows him to provide both specialized eye treatments and broader medical care when needed. Dr. Higgins is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Higgins practices throughout Lexington, Kentucky, with affiliations at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington VA Medical Center, and Kentucky Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, conditions that can significantly impact vision if left untreated. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to help detect and monitor eye …diseases. Patients rate Dr. Higgins 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.
Read More Read less Dr. Higgins practices throughout Lexington, Kentucky, with affiliations at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington VA Medical Center, and Kentucky Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, conditions that can significantly impact vision if left untreated. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to help detect and monitor eye …diseases. Patients rate Dr. Higgins 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- 20 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Eric Benjamin Higgins has 5 locationsUniversity Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536 Tel: (859) 323-5000
University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
310 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40508 Tel: (859) 226-7000
University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center
800 ROSE ST FL 2LEXINGTON, KY 40536Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Eric Benjamin Higgins, MD | Dr. Ren Chase Bryant | Dr. Hannah Kling Darnell | Dr. Amelie Muse Oshikoya, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 20 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| Lexington , KY | Lexington , KY | Lexington , KY | Lexington , KY |
| Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University | Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Eric Benjamin Higgins has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Eric Benjamin Higgins has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. Eric Benjamin Higgins holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 2006.
NPI Number
Dr. Higgins' NPI number is 1790814556.
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- Dr. Eric Higgins's office is located at 1101 Veterans Dr, Lexington, KY, 40502.
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