Peter J Higgins M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
101 Harris Industrial Blvd Suite 1 Vidalia GA, 30474About
Dr. Peter Higgins is a cardiologist practicing in Vidalia, GA. Dr. Higgins specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Higgins also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Peter J Higgins M.D.'s Practice location
Peter J Higgins M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Higgins
Recommended Articles
- What is the Impact of High Blood Pressure?
What is High Blood Pressure?High blood pressure is a condition whereby an individual’s blood vessels become strained due to high pressure by the blood flowing in them. It’s a dangerous condition not because it has any negative side-effects on its own but because of the potential health problems...
- Fried Foods Aren't as Dangerous as We Thought
Spanish researchers have found that foods fried in healthier oils, like olive or sunflower oil, may not cause heart disease and premature death. The study was conducted on 40,000 adults who were followed up for 11 years to track the food intake and risk of heart disease. Although the study brings...
- What is Rheumatic Fever?
Rheumatic fever is a complicated, nonsuppurative disease that affects the joints, blood vessels, heart, brain, and skin. It is an acute inflammatory response that has a PAST untreated or slightly treated Group A or group B beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet...
- What are the Causes of Heart Failure?
Heart failure refers to the condition where the organ fails to pump enough blood to different parts of the body to meet the demand. The disease refers to the weak pumping power of heart. In this condition, the rate of flow of blood through the heart is slow and the pressure increases. In most cases,...
- How Do High Cholesterol Levels Affect the Heart?
How Do High Cholesterol Levels Affect the Heart?Cholesterol is not that bad for our body – it has several important functions and is needed in moderate amounts. This compound is required to make new cells in the body, protect neurons, and also produce hormones. But when the amount of cholesterol...
- Complications of Myocardial Infarction
Complications can be divided according to different factors:...
Nearby Providers
- J. Chris Higgins MD101 Harris Industrial Boulevard Vidalia GA 30474
- Martha Smith MD101 HARRIS INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE A VIDALIA GA 30474
- Albert A Burton M.D.101 HARRIS INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE A VIDALIA GA 30474
- Kenneth S Marvin MD101 HARRIS INDUSTRIAL BLVD VIDALIA GA 30474
- Paul Joseph Giles M.D.1006 Mount Vernon Rd Vidalia GA 30474
- Stephen Lee Diblasi DO1811 Edwina Dr Vidalia GA 30474