
John Patrick Higgins MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Ultrasound
800 E Main St Ville Platte Medical Ville Platte LA, 70586About
Dr. John Higgins is a radiologist practicing in Ville Platte, LA. Dr. Higgins specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1970
Tulane University of Louisiana 1970
Tulane University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
800 E MAIN VILLE PLATTE LA 70586OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEMl
539 EAST PRUDHOMME STREET OPELOUSAS LA 70570