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.
One in a million!!!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
He is so passionate about his patients.He also has a sense of humor. I love that about him . He’s treated me for a trigger finger & he’s performed surgery on my son over 20yrs ago & he still remembered me . I love me some Dr. Higgins
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very nice, patient, thorough and interested
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Took sufficient amount of time to review my case before seeing me, then thoroughly examined my problem. Listened and gave sound advice.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional, respectful, knowledgeable & personable.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He was very informative and professional. I'll trusting him in performing my surgery.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Higgins was excellent! He assessed and resolved my problem very quickly. I’m confident that if I have any further issues he will have the solution.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Just awesome! His bedside manner is unprecedented and his care remarkable. I would highly recommend Dr. Higgins to friends and family and all for that matter.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very thorough. As a new patient, I appreciated that he reviewed my history and offered some new approaches not previously considered.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Higgins is such a wonderful and compassionate doctor. We really appreciate the time he takes when treating my mom.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-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.
One in a million!!!
He is so passionate about his patients.He also has a sense of humor. I love that about him . He’s treated me for a trigger finger & he’s performed surgery on my son over 20yrs ago & he still remembered me . I love me some Dr. Higgins
Very nice, patient, thorough and interested
Took sufficient amount of time to review my case before seeing me, then thoroughly examined my problem. Listened and gave sound advice.
Very professional, respectful, knowledgeable & personable.
He was very informative and professional. I'll trusting him in performing my surgery.
Dr. Higgins was excellent! He assessed and resolved my problem very quickly. I’m confident that if I have any further issues he will have the solution.
Just awesome! His bedside manner is unprecedented and his care remarkable. I would highly recommend Dr. Higgins to friends and family and all for that matter.
Very thorough. As a new patient, I appreciated that he reviewed my history and offered some new approaches not previously considered.
Dr. Higgins is such a wonderful and compassionate doctor. We really appreciate the time he takes when treating my mom.