Mr. David L Higgins M.D.
Orthopedist
3420 Morningwood Dr Olney MD, 20832About
Dr. David Higgins is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Olney, MD. Dr. Higgins specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Higgins tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1984
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Fibromyalgia
- Acl Tear
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
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