4.5
225 Ratings with 184 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Patrick Higgins specializes in ophthalmology with advanced fellowship training in retina care. He completed his residency at Rutgers Doctors Office Center in 1997, followed by fellowships at New York University Langone Medical Center in 1998 and the Foundation for Retina Research in 1999. Dr. Higgins holds certifications in ophthalmology from both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Ophthalmology. He provides care in English.
Dr. Higgins practices at multiple Retina Center of New Jersey locations throughout Bloomfield, Ramsey, North Bergen, and Teaneck, and maintains an affiliation with Essex County Hospital Center. His expertise includes treating conditions such as unequal pupil sizes, drooping eyelids, and eyelid muscle weakness. He also provides contact lens fittings for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 on Vitals.
Dr. Higgins practices at multiple Retina Center of New Jersey locations throughout Bloomfield, Ramsey, North Bergen, and Teaneck, and maintains an affiliation with Essex County Hospital Center. His expertise includes treating conditions such as unequal pupil sizes, drooping eyelids, and eyelid muscle weakness. He also provides contact lens fittings for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 53 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Korean, Spanish
- Umdnj
- 184 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Office Locations
Patrick M Higgins has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Patrick M Higgins, MD | Netra Eye Institute | Dr. Sandra C Belmont, OD | Dr. Lora Rabin Dagi Glass, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 33 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Korean, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Bloomfield , NJ | South Plainfield , NJ | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Patrick M Higgins
Medical Specialties
Patrick M Higgins has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Patrick M Higgins has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Patrick M Higgins holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Umdnj.
Medical School
Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993.
NPI Number
Patrick M Higgins' NPI number is 1285642470.
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- Patrick Higgins is affiliated with Essex County Hospital Center.
- What languages does Patrick Higgins speak?
- Patrick Higgins speaks Korean and Spanish.
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