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Dr. Michael Higgins, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Michael Higgins, MD
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Dr. Michael Higgins, MD is a General Surgeon in Bellingham, WA.
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Dr. Michael Higgins, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Bellingham, WA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Higgins, MD is a General Surgeon in Bellingham, WA.

About

Dr. Higgins graduated from University of Washington. Dr. Michael Higgins, MD is a General Surgeon in Bellingham, WA. Dr. Higgins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Higgins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Higgins accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Gallbladder Removal
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gallbladder Removal
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gallbladder Removal
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreas Surgeries
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Coop Core
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Signature
    Heritage Prime HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Squalicum Surgical Associates PLLC
    3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 250, Bellingham, WA 98225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 676-2288
  2. 2 Electrodiagnosis & Rehabilitation Associates of Tacoma PS.
    3315 S 23rd St Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 552-1200

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 02, 2016
Great surgeon! Very knowledgeable, kind, and caring!
Bellingham — Mar 02, 2016
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Higgins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgins' profile.

Dr. Michael Higgins, MD is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA