Dr. Elizabeth M. Higgs MD
Hospitalist
221 MAHALANI ST WAILUKU HI, 96793About
Dr. Elizabeth Higgs is a hospitalist practicing in WAILUKU, HI. Dr. Higgs specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Higgs manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Higgs works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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