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Summary
Dr. John Higgins treats colon polyps, colorectal cancer, and gastritis, and performs pathology tests, surgical pathology, and kidney transplant biopsy. They practice surgery and have 32 years of experience. Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and completed medical school and residency at Stanford University School of Medicine, practicing in Palo Alto, California.
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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 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | San Jose , CA |
| Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Higgins
Medical Specialties
John Higgins has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
John Higgins has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
John Higgins holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Stanford University School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1994.
NPI Number
John Higgins' NPI number is 1154474872.
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- John Higgins speaks English.
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- Where is John Higgins's office located?
- John Higgins's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
- Does John Higgins accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that John Higgins accepts on their Vitals profile.
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