Dr. Christine D Higgins MD
Internist
113 Gainsborough Sq Suite 300 Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Christine Higgins is an internist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Higgins specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Higgins provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Frozen Shoulder
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Tonsillitis
- Alopecia
- Vascular Disease
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