Dr. Vetta Higgs M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
16455 Statesville Rd Huntersville NC, 28078About
Dr. Vetta Higgs is an oncologist practicing in Huntersville, NC. Dr. Higgs specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Higgs manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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