Geoffrey B Higgs, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgeon - General
Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
Geoffrey B Higgs, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgeon - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgeon - General practicing in Henrico, VA
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Dr. Higgs has treated me for 3 different orthopedic problems, and in each case, care was competent, prompt, and satisfactory. In addition, he is a warm and kind person who seems to truly care about his patients, and be interested in them. I have no hesitation in recommending him to others.…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University College of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Other Degree | 1988 | |
| Columbia University College of Physicians And Surgeons | Medical Degree | 1988 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Columbia University / Presbyterian Hospital-General Surgery Internship | 1989 | |
| Residency - UCSD-Kaiser San Diego | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Columbia University / Presbyterian Hospital-Orthopaedic Surgery | 1989 | |
| Residency - Mass Gen Hospital, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Ny & Presby Hospital-Columbia Campus, Orthopedic Surgery; University Ca San Diego Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | Orthopaedic Surgery | Not Specified |
Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 07/25/2016
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Carolyn H.
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July 25, 2016
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- Average Wait Time Less than 5 minutes
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- Listening Skills Not rated
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“Excellent physician”
Dr. Higgs has treated me for 3 different orthopedic problems, and in each case, care was competent, prompt, and satisfactory. In addition, he is a warm and kind person who seems to truly care about his patients, and be interested in them.
I have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
OrthoVirginia
7858 Shrader RdHenrico, VA 23294
Prosser Memorial Health
723 Memorial StProsser, WA 99350
Practice Colleagues
Stephanie Spannring, - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jerri Purdy, - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Dr Douglas Jessup, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lindsey Smith, DO - Emergency Medicine Physician, Student
Dr Bradley Ellison, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Amy Shook, CRNFA - Registered Nurse
Dr Douglas Okay, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Samantha Brandt, PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
Dr Adam Crowl, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Melinda Belcher, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Torn Meniscus
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Geoffrey B Higgs, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Geoffrey B Higgs, MD has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.
Comment - “ Excellent physician ”
Dr. Higgs has treated me for 3 different orthopedic problems, and in each case, care was competent, prompt, and satisfactory. In addition, he is a warm and kind person who seems to truly care about his patients, and be interested in them. I have no hesitation in recommending him to others.