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Dr. David Earl Higgins M.D., Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. David Earl Higgins M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

5/5(1)
501 Howard Ave A 107 Altoona PA, 16601
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About

Dr. David Higgins is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Higgins specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.

Education and Training

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1961

University of New Mexico / Main Campus 1980

University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1980

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Headaches
  • Sinusitis
  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infection
  • Broken Nose
  • Ear Wax
  • Tonsillitis

Dr. David Earl Higgins M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 501 Howard Ave A 107

501 Howard Ave A 107 -
Altoona, PA 16601
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Practice At 3341 Beale Ave

3341 Beale Ave -
Altoona, PA 16601
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New patients: 814-944-5357
Fax: 814-946-8017

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Patient Experience with Dr. Higgins


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Dr. David Earl Higgins M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Gary
    (5)

    This is a fine dr. has patience and very good bed side manners -Gave me back my good life --- Operated on me on June 28th and hardly any recup. time Have recommended him ti a few people -----Naspon hospital --Avery fine hospital ---- Thank u Gary Smith

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Keep right at the fork 800 ft
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Turn left onto Clay Avenue 1620 ft
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