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Dr. Lisa Higa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Lisa Higa, MD
3.4 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Lisa Higa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Berkeley, CA.
Dr. Lisa Higa, MD
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Dr. Lisa Higa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Berkeley, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lisa Higa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Berkeley, CA.

About

Dr. Higa graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.Dr. Lisa Higa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Berkeley, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Higa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. Dr. Higa has experience treating conditions like Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Abdominal Pain and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higa received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Higa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higa is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Nausea
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates of the East Bay Medical Group Inc.
    2510 Webster St, Berkeley, CA 94705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 548-6555
  2. 2 Office
    365 Lennon Ln Ste 230, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 943-4900
  3. 3 Ronald E. Cooper M.D. Inc.
    1081 Market Pl Ste 600, San Ramon, CA 94583
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 943-4900
  4. 4 John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 947-5360

Patient Satisfaction

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3.4
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 20, 2017
I have been going to Dr. Higa since I reached the magic age of 50. I have been impressed with her knowledgeability and competence. Her approach is very conservative, which I appreciate. She is also a very nice person. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
Berkeley, CA — Feb 20, 2017
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lisa Higa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higa's profile.

Dr. Higa frequently treats the following conditions: Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Abdominal Pain and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lisa Higa, MD is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus.

Yes, Dr. Lisa Higa, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA