Kimberly J. Higginbotham, PA | Charlottesville, VA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Physician Assistant Kimberly Higginbotham specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, bringing 11 years of experience to her practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. She completed her graduate studies at Campbell University, where she developed expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries. Her dual specialty focus allows her to provide comprehensive care for both everyday orthopedic concerns and athletic performance issues. Kimberly communicates with patients in English.

Based in Charlottesville, Kimberly practices at multiple UVA Health locations including the Sports Medicine Clinic, Outpatient Surgery Center, and University Medical Center. She treats conditions such as osteoarthritis and rotator cuff disorders, helping patients manage joint pain and mobility challenges. Her procedural skills include performing joint injections and bursa injections to provide targeted pain relief. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an …average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
5

34 Ratings
11 years of experience
51 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Campbell University (Graduate)
34 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
3 office locations
Female

Patients praise Dr. Kimberly J Higginbotham for her professionalism, competence, and exceptional bedside manners. They appreciate her ability to listen, educate, and provide thorough explanations regarding their conditions and treatment options, often noting her compassion and effectiveness in addressing their concerns. However, some negative feedback indicates dissatisfaction with certain administrative aspects, like delays in scheduling surgeries, rather than her personal attention or care quality. Overall, patients overwhelmingly endorse her and express high satisfaction with her services.

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I was so appreciative of the time and care of Ms. Higginbotham!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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May 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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PA. Very competent as was her therapy asst

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April 16th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Kimberly Higginbotham was amazing !!! She listened to me about my shoulder pain and the concerns I had about a cortisone injection because of a bad reaction I had to one last year by another doctor at another facility. She eased my mind explaining what the ingredients in the injections they give at UVA are and that they are not the same as the one I received last year. She gave me an ultrasound guided injection in my shoulder and I barely felt it !!!! My shoulder has been feeling so much better!!!!! Thank you, Kimberly !!!

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April 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Kimberly is a fabulous PA and provider

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Staff was courteous

April 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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She is the best!

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April 7th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Once the visit began, we felt very good about the visit!

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March 20th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I love Kimberly Higginbotham. She is informative and has great personal skills. Takes care of all my questions and needs. I would highly recommend her.

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March 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Kimberly is excellent; professional, courteous, fun and extremely knowledgeable - gives great tips and exercises that I find very helpful and suitable for me. Superior provider!

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February 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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My PA I met with explained my condition much better than the doctor I met with at UVA. The PA had me schedule a follow-up appointment to see doctor which the doctor did not. Happy with PA, not with doctor.

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Staff was courteous

January 6th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Love UVA all around the best hospital I have been to very friendly Dr and nurses and staff

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December 31st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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UVA Health Sports Medicine Clinic

2280 Ivy RdCharlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 243-7778

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UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center

1204 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 982-6100

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UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908

Tel: (434) 924-3627

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Kimberly J Higginbotham, PA	Dr. George Bradley Reahl	Dr. Lawal Abbas Labaran	Dr. Kathryn Elizabeth Schultz
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Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA
Med School: Campbell University (Graduate)	Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Graduated from Campbell University (Graduate) in 2015.

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Kimberly J Higginbotham's NPI number is 1528412715.

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