Dr. Kori Akemi Higashiya

Dr. Kori Higashiya specializes in internal medicine and diagnostic radiology, bringing a dual expertise that allows her to both diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions. She completed her medical education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has been practicing medicine for five years. Her background combines the comprehensive patient care approach of internal medicine with the advanced imaging interpretation skills of diagnostic radiology.

Dr. Higashiya practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. She focuses on treating patients with lung cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, and evaluating pulmonary nodules that may require further investigation. Her practice includes performing and interpreting laboratory tests such as blood clotting assessments and comprehensive metabolic evaluations to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.