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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.
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
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| Dr. John Higgins | Dr. Sherry Wren | Dr. Irene Wapnir, MD | Dr. Carla Pugh |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Higgins
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Higgins has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Higgins has the following 4 areas of expertise
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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