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 wonderful, caring physician. He takes the time to answer your questions in a way that you understand. I highly recommend him.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Higgins had a great bed side manner very knowledgeable and explained everything to me and my son and made sure we understood everything and took the time to answer any questions we had.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Fantastic Doctor! Appointment was very timely, no waiting.
I so appreciated this doctor’s kind demeanor, being helpful and properly diagnosing me.
My thanks. Jessica Hitch
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Higgins is very personable, gentle, and great doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind & professional
Listens & explains
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Higgins is without a doubt the most caring and competent doctor I have ever visited! He is an attentive listener, asks great questions, and always provides the best medical attention and advice!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough. Very nice. Good explanations.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent bedside manner. Dr. Higgins put my mind at ease for an upcoming surgery.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
We have had amazing results regarding two recent surgeries performed by Dr. Higgins. Our daughter who is 16 years old was born with congenital deformities of both of her thumbs. This year Doctor Higgins performed bilateral thumb fusion, and the results are truly amazing! The care our daughter received from Dr. Higgins has been exceptional!! He provided personalized treatment that has in no doubt yielded POSITIVE results. The entire team at the clinic displayed a high level of professionalism and made me our family comfortable throughout the entire process. I am a Provider myself and I have healthcare been in healthcare for over 20 years, and I highly endorse Dr.Higgins! He is top notch!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr.Higgins was very knowledgeable,and provided best service.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
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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 wonderful, caring physician. He takes the time to answer your questions in a way that you understand. I highly recommend him.
Dr Higgins had a great bed side manner very knowledgeable and explained everything to me and my son and made sure we understood everything and took the time to answer any questions we had.
Fantastic Doctor! Appointment was very timely, no waiting. I so appreciated this doctor’s kind demeanor, being helpful and properly diagnosing me. My thanks. Jessica Hitch
Dr. Higgins is very personable, gentle, and great doctor!
Very kind & professional Listens & explains
Dr. Higgins is without a doubt the most caring and competent doctor I have ever visited! He is an attentive listener, asks great questions, and always provides the best medical attention and advice!
Very thorough. Very nice. Good explanations.
Excellent bedside manner. Dr. Higgins put my mind at ease for an upcoming surgery.
We have had amazing results regarding two recent surgeries performed by Dr. Higgins. Our daughter who is 16 years old was born with congenital deformities of both of her thumbs. This year Doctor Higgins performed bilateral thumb fusion, and the results are truly amazing! The care our daughter received from Dr. Higgins has been exceptional!! He provided personalized treatment that has in no doubt yielded POSITIVE results. The entire team at the clinic displayed a high level of professionalism and made me our family comfortable throughout the entire process. I am a Provider myself and I have healthcare been in healthcare for over 20 years, and I highly endorse Dr.Higgins! He is top notch!
Dr.Higgins was very knowledgeable,and provided best service.