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Summary
Dr. John Higgins specializes in surgery and brings over three decades of medical expertise to patient care. They completed medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine and continued their surgical training through a residency at the same prestigious institution. With 32 years of experience in the field, Dr. Higgins provides comprehensive surgical care. They communicate with patients in English.
Dr. Higgins practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and colorectal cancer. Their surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Dr. Higgins also specializes in kidney transplant biopsy procedures, providing patients with advanced diagnostic and treatment options.
Dr. Higgins practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and colorectal cancer. Their surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Dr. Higgins also specializes in kidney transplant biopsy procedures, providing patients with advanced diagnostic and treatment options.
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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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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | San Jose , CA |
| Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is John Higgins's office located?
- John Higgins's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
- Which hospitals is John Higgins affiliated with?
- John Higgins is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
- Is John Higgins accepting new patients?
- John Higgins is accepting new patients on Vitals. View John Higgins's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- What languages does John Higgins speak?
- John Higgins speaks English.
- Does John Higgins accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that John Higgins accepts on their Vitals profile.
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