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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD
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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD
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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery* Age 58
Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT.

About

Dr. Higgins graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School. Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT and has 30 years experience. Dr. Higgins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures and Fibular Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Higgins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Fibular Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Fibular Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Fibular Fracture
Knee Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Clavicle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Limb Pain
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Disorders
Carpal Fractures
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Distal Radius Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Extra-Articular Fracture
Extremity Malunions
Extremity Nonunion
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Malunion of Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Pathologic Fracture
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Trauma
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Simple Fractures
Stress Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Upper Extremity Fracture
Amputation
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Finger Amputation
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Leg Amputation
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nonunion Surgery
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Individual and Family Plan UT
    FocalPoint Open Access
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 University of Utah
    590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 587-7109
  2. 2 Huntsman Cancer Hospital
    1950 Circle of Hope Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 581-2121
  3. 3 University of Utah Health
    50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 581-2121

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Apr 23, 2024
I had a horrible fracture due to a skiing accident. Dr. Higgins was amazing and after a very complicated surgery he was able to get me back to where I was prior to the accident. Grateful to him and his staff and would highly recommend him.
— Apr 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Shock Trauma Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgins' profile.

Dr. Higgins frequently treats the following conditions: Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures and Fibular Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

    50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT