Dr. James P. Higgins, M.D., is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. Dr. Higgins has been named a Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine on numerous occasions. Dr. Higgins earned his Medical Degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Rochester. He performed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Raymond T. Curtis National Hand Center.
Dr. James P. Higgins, M.D., is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. Dr. Higgins has been named a Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine on numerous occasions. Dr. Higgins earned his Medical Degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Rochester. He performed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Raymond T. Curtis National Hand Center.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr Higgins is a great hand doctor. He’s always handled any of my clinical hand presentations with complete caring and competency.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent communication
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Most professional and personal!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr, Higgins was great. Diagnosed and treated the problem quickly, which is already bringing me relief. Very nice and easy to talk to.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Nice place.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Higgins is always welcoming and professional. He takes his time, focuses on me, making me feel well taken care of.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He was wonderful.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very kind. Carefully explained what needed to be done and answered all our questions completely.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He listens to his patients’ concerns and has a wonderful bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Extremely professional and competent, I would highly recommend!!!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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Lutherville
1400 Front Avenue Suite 100 Lutherville, MD 21093
Dr. James P. Higgins, M.D., is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. Dr. Higgins has been named a Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine on numerous occasions. Dr. Higgins earned his Medical Degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Rochester. He performed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Raymond T. Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore.
Dr. Higgins is the frequent recipient of professional awards and honors, including:
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Godina Traveling Fellow American Society of Hand Traveling Visiting Professorship Inductee American Association of Plastic Surgeons Golden Apple Teaching Award from the Hand Surgery Fellows at Curtis National Hand Center Microsurgical Case of the Year Award: American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. James P. Higgins, MD is the Chief of the Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. As such, he has the responsibility of leading the clinical, administrative, research and teaching functions at the prestigious Curtis National Hand Center.
His numerous research studies and clinical trial research projects are published in prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals. He is a sought after national and international presenter and visiting professor. He is a member of many national societies and committees in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Higgins is a Founding Member of the American Society of Reconstructive Transplantation and a Fellow of the American College Surgeons and American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Higgins is a great hand doctor. He’s always handled any of my clinical hand presentations with complete caring and competency.
Excellent communication
Most professional and personal!
Dr, Higgins was great. Diagnosed and treated the problem quickly, which is already bringing me relief. Very nice and easy to talk to.
Nice place.
Dr Higgins is always welcoming and professional. He takes his time, focuses on me, making me feel well taken care of.
He was wonderful.
Very kind. Carefully explained what needed to be done and answered all our questions completely.
He listens to his patients’ concerns and has a wonderful bedside manner.
Extremely professional and competent, I would highly recommend!!!