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Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 81
Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD
5.0 (63 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lompoc, CA.
Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD
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Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 81
Lompoc, CA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lompoc, CA.

About

Dr. Higginbotham graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1969 and completed a residency at Letterman Army Medical Center.Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lompoc, CA and has 55 years experience. Dr. Higginbotham currently practices at Pacific Eye Surgeons and are affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Higginbotham has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Corneal Diseases and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higginbotham received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 63 times. Dr. Higginbotham's office accepts new patients. Dr. Higginbotham also speaks German. Dr. Higginbotham is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Drusen
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Keratitis
Pterygium
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
  • Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Lompoc Office
    1111 E Ocean Ave Ste 7, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation
    931 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation
    816 E Enos Dr Ste A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Optical Concepts
    230 E Betteravia Rd Ste S, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corp.
    3855 Broad St # B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Based on 63 Reviews
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Nov 14, 2024
Dr Higginbotham is kind, thorough, and knowledgeable. You couldn't ask for more from your eye doctor.
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1969
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brook AMC
    1970
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1977
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higginbotham's profile.

Dr. Higginbotham frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Corneal Diseases and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA