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Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD
4.3 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD is a General Surgeon in Fresno, CA.
Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD
4.3 (42 Ratings)
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Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD is a General Surgeon in Fresno, CA.

About

Dr. Higa graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD is a General Surgeon in Fresno, CA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Higa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center. Dr. Higa has experience treating conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higa received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Higa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higa is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Liver Biopsy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Liver Biopsy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
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
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Stomach

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway HMO
  • Select PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Primary EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Northern CA HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Premium

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    205 E River Park Cir, Fresno, CA 93720
  2. 2 Fresno Heart Hospital LLC
    15 E Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA 93720

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higa
4.3
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 13, 2024
If you're needing surgery, you're going to want this guy behind the business end of the knife. There's nothing on the table he hasn't seen or done, this guy is top shelf knowledge. Fantastic bed side manner, walks you through every corner you may be feeling apprehensive about. We've all met folks who are smart and they let you know they are smart. Higa communicates on a personal level whether you are a ivy league professional or a burger flipper. Do yourself a favor, if you need his type of services, look him up. Honestly I think he's in the witness protection program. Otherwise he'd be in a larger market than Fresno!
Joel — Aug 13, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Higa frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kelvin Higa, MD is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA