Dr. Leigh Ann Higgins, MD

Dr. Leigh Higgins is an internal medicine physician with 29 years of experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in managing chronic diseases that require ongoing, comprehensive care. Her practice focuses on internal medicine, where she provides primary care services and coordinates treatment for adult patients. Dr. Higgins speaks English and brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to her patient care.

Dr. Higgins practices at multiple locations including South Portland and Portland, Maine, with affiliations at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Mercy Hospital. She specializes in treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stages that require careful monitoring and specialized management. Her expertise extends to heart failure care, helping patients manage this complex cardiovascular condition. Dr. Higgins …also provides breast cancer screening services and mammography to support women's preventive health needs. Patients rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.