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Dr. Andrew P Higgins MD
Surgeon
2450 Ne Mary Rose Pl Suite 205 Bend OR, 97701About
Dr. Andrew Higgins is a general surgeon practicing in Bend, OR. Dr. Higgins specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Higgins provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1993
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Timothy L Beard M.D,1501 NE Medical Center Dr Bend OR 97701
- Dr. MaryClare Sarff M.D.2275 NE Doctors Dr Bend OR 97701
- Dr. Jennifer Marie Watters M.D.2275 NE DOCTORS DR STE 6 BEND OR 97701
- Mrs. Marika Yedinak Gassner D.O2275 NE DOCTORS DR STE 6 BEND OR 97701
- Dr. Erin M Walling MD1501 NE Medical Center Dr Bend OR 97701
- Dr. Stephen B. Archer M.D.1501 NE MEDICAL CENTER DR BEND OR 97701
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BENDl
2500 NE NEFF ROAD BEND OR 97701ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - REDMONDl
1253 N CANAL BLVD REDMOND OR 97756ST CHARLES PRINEVILLEl
384 SE COMBS FLAT ROAD PRINEVILLE OR 97754