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Dr. Donald Higgins, MD

Family Medicine* Age 38
Dr. Donald Higgins, MD
4.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
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Dr. Donald Higgins, MD

Family Medicine* Age 38
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, LA.

About

Dr. Higgins graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2014 and completed a residency at Lake Charles Memorial Hosp; LSU Medical School.Dr. Donald Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, LA and has 10 years experience. Dr. Higgins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Higgins' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Constipation
Joint Pain
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Constipation
Joint Pain
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Constipation
Lymphangitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dehydration
Foot Infection
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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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
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Diseases
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Cholesterol Diseases
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Diseases
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
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Ear Disorders
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erectile Dysfunction
Erythema Multiforme
Esophageal Diseases
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Conditions
Fungal Infections
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
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
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
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Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Raynaud's Disease
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
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Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Infections
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach Diseases
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrombosis
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Urinary Disorders
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bursa Injection
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Drug Allergy Testing
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Foreign Body Removal
Gonorrhea Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection
Liver Function Test
McMurray's Test
Memory Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Preventive Care
Prostate Cancer Screening
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Sickle Cell Screening
Skin Lesion Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Syphilis Screening
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Thyroid Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness and Integrative Medicine
Wellness Examination
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Family Medical Center. Inc
    2750 Aster St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 480-8900
  2. 2 Diabetes Education of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
    1801 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 494-6700
    Monday
    07:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 21:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 21:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins
4.2
Based on 6 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
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May 25, 2022
Martina H and Olivia H did an amazing job with my lab work. I’m usually very squeamish about needles, but they were really good about making me feel at ease.
Jodie — May 25, 2022
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Wound & Burn Care
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hosp; LSU Medical School
    2017
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Higgins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgins' profile.

Dr. Higgins frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Higgins, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Higgins, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA