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Dr. Christine Higgins, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Christine Higgins, MD
4.6 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Christine Higgins, MD is an Internist in Chesapeake, VA.
Dr. Christine Higgins, MD
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Dr. Christine Higgins, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Chesapeake, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christine Higgins, MD is an Internist in Chesapeake, VA.

About

Dr. Higgins graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.Dr. Christine Higgins, MD is an Internist in Chesapeake, VA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Higgins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Higgins' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higgins also speaks Italian. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dehydration
Fever
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Foot Infection
Ingrown Nail
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Chronic Care Management
Diabetes Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Gold OAEPO-VA
    Virginia Advantage
    Essential KeyCare-VA
    Balanced-VA PPO
    Silver OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
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    HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Gold-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
    Virginia Basic
    The Local Choice-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
    Bronze OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
    KeyCare-VA PPO
    Individual KeyCare-VA
    Platinum OAEPO-VA
    BlueCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
    HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
    HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
    Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
    HealthKeepers-VA HMO
    Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
    Option I-VA
    BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
    HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
    KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
    Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
    KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
    Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
    Lumenos HSA-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
    Platinum-VA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
    Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
    KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
    Bronze-VA PPO
    Silver-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
    KeyCare-VA POS
    Healthy Virginian
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Aetna
    Select
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Consultants of Tidewater PC
    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins
4.6
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Apr 01, 2021
Takes time to listen to me and understand what or how I’m doing. Dr. Higgins is compassionate and very caring.
— Apr 01, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
    1998
Residency Hospital
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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. Christine Higgins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgins' profile.

Dr. Christine Higgins, MD is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christine Higgins, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA