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.
His great
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Very personable. Not as prepared as I would have expected, but clear and confident on the course of action.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Higgins was wonderful! He explained everything about surgery and recovery with questions answered. Dr was kind, gentle, supportive, and understanding. My surgery went well . I will be returning for surgery on the opposite hand.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Extremely personable, friendly, great sense of humor, caring!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
He tolerates this old man and has always took care of me.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Higgins is a great hand doctor. He’s always handled any of my clinical hand presentations with complete caring and competency.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent communication
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Most professional and personal!
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Nice place.
(1 month ago)
Apr-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.
His great
Very personable. Not as prepared as I would have expected, but clear and confident on the course of action.
Dr Higgins was wonderful! He explained everything about surgery and recovery with questions answered. Dr was kind, gentle, supportive, and understanding. My surgery went well . I will be returning for surgery on the opposite hand.
Extremely personable, friendly, great sense of humor, caring!
He tolerates this old man and has always took care of me.
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.