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Dr. Alice Higdon, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Alice Higdon, DO is a General Surgeon in Paducah, KY.
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Dr. Alice Higdon, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Paducah, KY
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Dr. Alice Higdon, DO is a General Surgeon in Paducah, KY.

About

Dr. Higdon graduated from University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Alice Higdon, DO is a General Surgeon in Paducah, KY and has 11 years experience. Dr. Higdon currently practices at Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery and are affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Dr. Higdon has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higdon received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Higdon's office accepts new patients. Dr. Higdon is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Incisional Hernia
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery
    1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 235, Paducah, KY 42003
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4.6
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alice Higdon, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higdon's profile.

Dr. Higdon frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alice Higdon, DO is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alice Higdon, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

    1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY