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.
Everyone here is nice. Dr. Higgins is just wonderful!
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Always excellent always exceptional
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent service, outstanding doctor and human being!! Always ready to answer any questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very profitional , caring , explained everything in details , and experienced , we came all the way from the middle east and the doctor met our expectation, we are so pleased with Dr Higgins
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Higgins is a fantastic doctor and a wonderful person. He is extremely knowledgeable, affable, patient and humble. A thorough professional.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Higgins is magnificent! The wait was extremely long, however it was worth every minute. Dr. Higgins was very professional.The visit was very informative. If and when I decide that surgery is the best option… Dr. Higgins will be my surgeon.
Thank you, Dr. Higgins!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
One of the very best hands Dr I ever met, took time to diagnose and ask questions.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very nice doctor. He is a good listener and explains everything well.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Higgins is the best - experienced, thoughtful, and kind.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very friendly and professional
(1 month ago)
Jul-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.
Everyone here is nice. Dr. Higgins is just wonderful!
Always excellent always exceptional
Excellent service, outstanding doctor and human being!! Always ready to answer any questions.
Very profitional , caring , explained everything in details , and experienced , we came all the way from the middle east and the doctor met our expectation, we are so pleased with Dr Higgins
Dr Higgins is a fantastic doctor and a wonderful person. He is extremely knowledgeable, affable, patient and humble. A thorough professional.
Dr. Higgins is magnificent! The wait was extremely long, however it was worth every minute. Dr. Higgins was very professional.The visit was very informative. If and when I decide that surgery is the best option… Dr. Higgins will be my surgeon. Thank you, Dr. Higgins!
One of the very best hands Dr I ever met, took time to diagnose and ask questions.
Very nice doctor. He is a good listener and explains everything well.
Dr Higgins is the best - experienced, thoughtful, and kind.
Very friendly and professional