Dr. Kelly C. Higgins, MD | Carbondale, IL | Family Physician

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Dr. Kelly Higgins sees patients at Carlinville Area Hospital, where she practices family medicine and internal medicine. She has 25 years of experience and earned her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She sees patients in Carbondale and Murphysboro, Illinois, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Higgins 3.5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.5

8 Ratings
25 years of experience
7 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner

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Dr. Higgins' Ratings and Reviews

3.5

8 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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She needs a mental health evaluation she has treated people so poorly one day ok next time hum...

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

April 23rd, 2019

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Reach the people who need it

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

April 23rd, 2019

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Can’t realive believe other reviews. Must be her friends. She treats her patients as they have no problems. People with major issues. Can’t nelieve she has license. Doctors are suppose to help people. Sad ??

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Spent time with me
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Flexible scheduling

April 23rd, 2019

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Dr. Higgins is kind, compassionate, well informed, and willing to go the extra mile for her patients. I appreciate having her as my partner in maintaining my good health and am deeply grateful to her for getting me though times of illness. I would recommend her highly to all of my family and friends.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 31st, 2012

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I consider myself an intelligent patient and I appreciate my doctor treating me as such. And Dr. Higgins does. She explained the reasons for her evaluations, conclusions, and referrals, and each time I have left her office (two appointments and one walk-in follow-up)I felt like I had been well-informed by a professional who was on my team. Dr. Higgins comes across as a nice person who is enthusiastic about her work.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 15th, 2012

Shawnee Health Care Carbondale

400 S Lewis LnCarbondale, IL 62901

Tel: (618) 519-9900

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Murphysboro Health Center

7 S Hospital DrMurphysboro, IL 62966

Tel: (618) 687-3418

Mon8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Kelly Colleen Higgins, MD	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Dr. Sherwonna Barron, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FPA	Tatanisha Funches, FNP
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (8 Ratings)	4.2 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English		Speaks English
Carbondale , IL	Orlando , FL	Bolingbrook , IL	Oak Park , IL
Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
Aetna
Cigna
Health Alliance
Healthlink
Healthlink - PPO
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Internal Medicine
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Higgins' NPI number is 1356337133.

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What languages does Dr. Kelly Higgins speak?: Dr. Kelly Higgins speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kelly Higgins affiliated with?: Dr. Kelly Higgins is affiliated with Carlinville Area Hospital.

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