Summary

Dr. Higgins is fellowship trained in corneal/external diseases and refractive/laser corrective surgery. He has performed several thousand laser vision correction procedures. Dr. Higgins also specializes in using the most modern surgical techniques to perform cataract surgery with implants, corneal transplants, and anterior segment surgery. Dr. Higgins received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan. He completed his Internship at William Beaumont Hospital, his Ophthalmology Residency at Wills Eye Hospital and his subspecialty Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at The University of Iowa. He has been in private practice since 1990, is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Midwest Cornea Society, International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Michigan State Medical Society and the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 41 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Stephen Eric Higgins has 2 locations

Kalamazoo Ophthalmology

3412 W Centre AvePortage, MI 49024
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Surgery Center Of Kalamazoo

3200 W Centre Ave Ste 101Portage, MI 49024
Mon5:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue5:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed5:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu5:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri5:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Stephen Eric Higgins, MDAlexander Orlando Richard UrzuaDr. Joseph William Doe IV, MDDr. Kevin Thomas Lavery, MD
OphthalmologyAddiction MedicineOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
4.5 
41 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Portage , MIPEMBROKE PINES , FLKalamazoo , MIJackson , MI
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Eric Higgins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Physicians Health Plan - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen Eric Higgins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen Eric Higgins has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1985

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