Summary

Dr. Kristen Higgins is a dermatologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine. With 22 years of clinical experience, she brings extensive knowledge to treating skin conditions and providing comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Higgins is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Based in Gastonia, North Carolina, Dr. Higgins practices at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She specializes in diagnosing and treating skin growths like moles and age spots, along with monitoring unusual skin changes. Her expertise includes performing specialized tissue analysis and kidney transplant evaluations. Patients rate Dr. Higgins 4.9 out of 5 stars for her clinical care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 22 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 33 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kristen Balkcum Higgins has 2 locations

Dr. Kristen Balkcum Higgins

937 COX RDGASTONIA, NC 28054

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4.9 
22 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, French Speaks English
GASTONIA , NCKnoxville , TNMiami , FLNew Hyde Park , NY
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Brown Medical School Med School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ- School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kristen Balkcum Higgins

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kristen Balkcum Higgins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kristen Balkcum Higgins has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Internal Medicine
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin lesion (Lentigo)

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Where is Dr. Kristen Higgins's office located?
Dr. Kristen Higgins's office is located at 937 COX RD, GASTONIA, NC, 28054.
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Is Dr. Kristen Higgins accepting new patients?
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