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Dr. Higa graduated from Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Tucson, AZ and has 13 years experience. Dr. Higa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center. Dr. Higa has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higa received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Higa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higa also speaks Spanish. Dr. Higa is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Thoracentesis
Vein Treatment
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
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    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Banner Managed Plus Open Access
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Banner APCN Plus Health Network Choice POS II
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Tucson Weight Loss Surgery
    1712 W Anklam Rd Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85745
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 207-2384
  2. 2 Palo Verde Hospital
    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 324-5461
  3. 3 Palo Verde Hospital
    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 420-1000
  4. 4 Saguaro Surgical P C.
    6422 E Speedway Blvd Ste 150, Tucson, AZ 85710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 318-3004

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4.6
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Mar 31, 2021
I would give him 20/10 if I could. I had to have an emergency bowel resection surgery and he made me feel so at ease. He answered all of my questions (and many follow up questions) and was kind and understanding (and even a little funny, which I appreciate).
— Mar 31, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    2011
Medical Education

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Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higa's profile.

Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    1601 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ

  • Tucson Medical Center

    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ