Summary

Dr. John Higgins is a surgeon with three decades of experience in the field. They completed their medical education at Stanford University School of Medicine, where they also pursued their residency training. Dr. Higgins brings 32 years of clinical expertise to their surgical practice and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Higgins practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They treat patients with colon polyps, gastritis, and colorectal cancer. Their surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and kidney transplant biopsies. Dr. Higgins specializes in surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose and treat various conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 32 years of experience
  • 69 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. John Higgins

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Higgins

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • CareOregon
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Hometown Health - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Higgins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Higgins has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Fluid Testing
  • General Surgeon
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Higgins's office located?
Dr. John Higgins's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Higgins?
You can find contact information for Dr. John Higgins here on Vitals.
Does Dr. John Higgins accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John Higgins has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. John Higgins speak?
Dr. John Higgins speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Higgins affiliated with?
Dr. John Higgins is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

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