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Dr. Michael Higgins, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
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 56
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. 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 is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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
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
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
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, 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 Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
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 Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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

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

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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.

Yes, Dr. Michael Higgins, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA