Dr. Donald Higgins DO
Family Practitioner
2434 Wolf Rd Westchester IL, 60154About
Dr. Donald Higgins is a family practitioner practicing in Westchester, IL. Dr. Higgins specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Higgins possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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