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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 58
Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD
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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Potsdam, NY.
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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 58
Potsdam, NY
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28 years of experience
Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Potsdam, NY.

About

Dr. Higgs graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Potsdam, NY and has 28 years experience. Dr. Higgs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Gouverneur Hospital, Massena Hospital and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Higgs received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Higgs' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Higgs is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Canton-Potsdam Hospital
    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 265-3300
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45
  2. 2 Canton-Potsdam Hospital
    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 261-5890
  3. 3 Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
    710 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 571-1454
  4. 4 Regional Oncology LLC
    1831 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 320-8780

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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
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Education

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  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1996
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  • Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgs' profile.

Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Gouverneur Hospital, Massena Hospital and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital

    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    520 S 7th St, Vincennes, IN

  • Gouverneur Hospital

    77 W Barney St, Gouverneur, NY

  • Massena Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY

  • The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

    1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC