Thomas G Higgins M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
101 Old Short Hills Rd Suite 120 West Orange NJ, 07052About
Dr. Thomas Higgins is a cardiologist practicing in West Orange, NJ. 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 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Fellowships
- Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 1964
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