
Dr. Nicholas Higby M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2200 Childrens Way Department Of Emerge Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Nicholas Higby is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Higby specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Burns
- Fever
- Pain
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- Mr. Ian Donald Kane M.D.3601 Tvc Nashville TN 37232
- Dr. Malee Shah M.D.1313 21st Ave S Nashville TN 37232
- Dr. Marla Levine MD3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC NASHVILLE TN 37232
- Dr. Julie Trouy Morgan M.D.3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC NASHVILLE TN 37232
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITALl
2000 CHURCH ST NASHVILLE TN 37236