Summary

Dr. Shirley Higginbotham is a vascular surgeon with additional expertise in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System. With 32 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Higginbotham brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She provides care in English.

Dr. Higginbotham is affiliated with Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital and sees patients in Bourbonnais and North Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in treating conditions such as weakness and colon polyps, while also addressing loss of trunk control in her patients. Her practice includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have given her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their satisfaction with her care.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Shirley Y Higginbotham has 2 locations

Kankakee Community Based Outpatient Clinic

581 William R Latham SR Dr Ste 301Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center

3001 Green Bay RdNorth Chicago, IL 60064

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Shirley Y Higginbotham, MD
Dr. Ara K. Pridjian, MD
Dr. Howard I Roth, MD
Madhu L Sharma
Dr. Shirley Y Higginbotham, MDDr. Ara K. Pridjian, MDDr. Howard I Roth, MDMadhu L Sharma
Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular & Interventional RadiologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
32 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, German
Bourbonnais , ILChicago , ILPeoria , ILThe Villages , FL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shirley Y Higginbotham

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shirley Y Higginbotham has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shirley Y Higginbotham has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Shirley Higginbotham affiliated with?
Dr. Shirley Higginbotham is affiliated with Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Shirley Higginbotham speak?
Dr. Shirley Higginbotham speaks English.
Does Dr. Shirley Higginbotham accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shirley Higginbotham accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shirley Higginbotham?
You can find contact information for Dr. Shirley Higginbotham here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Shirley Higginbotham accepting new patients?
Dr. Shirley Higginbotham has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.