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.
He is a professional
Jul-2025
very personable and knowledgeable!
Jul-2025
Dr. Higgins listens to your concerns and explains your options in a clear manner.
I'm very pleased!
Jul-2025
Simply the best hand surgeon! Extremely carefully, attentive and most proficient physician I have ever had in the United States. He treats his patients with kindness, compassion and respect. I had the little finger of my right hand amputated with Dr. Higgins, after my previous hand surgeon had done 2 surgeries for tension reconstruction plus a 3rd surgery for tenotomy, which went wrong and left me with no option but amputation. The difference between the way I was treated by my previous surgeon and Dr Higgins was staggering and I wish I had known Dr Higgins before. Probably, I would still have my little finger if he had done my tendon reconstruction.
Jul-2025
Understandable explanation of options, efficient, listens attentively, easy to talk to.
Jun-2025
Brilliant amazing and puts up with me!!!
Jun-2025
professional and down to earth. makes the whole process enjoyable
Jun-2025
Dr. Higgins is awesome
Jun-2025
Dr. Higgins is very personable and explains all options very clearly and simply so that there is no misunderstanding. His staff is efficient and friendly!
Jun-2025
My husband an outstanding experience with Dr. James Higgins. His expertise as a hand specialist is unmatched, and he took the time to explain everything clearly and compassionately. From diagnosis to treatment, we felt confident and well cared for. The results have been excellent, and I’m very grateful for his skill and dedication. I highly recommend Dr. Higgins to anyone in need of a top-notch hand specialist! He was the angel we prayed for.
Jun-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.
He is a professional
very personable and knowledgeable!
Dr. Higgins listens to your concerns and explains your options in a clear manner. I'm very pleased!
Simply the best hand surgeon! Extremely carefully, attentive and most proficient physician I have ever had in the United States. He treats his patients with kindness, compassion and respect. I had the little finger of my right hand amputated with Dr. Higgins, after my previous hand surgeon had done 2 surgeries for tension reconstruction plus a 3rd surgery for tenotomy, which went wrong and left me with no option but amputation. The difference between the way I was treated by my previous surgeon and Dr Higgins was staggering and I wish I had known Dr Higgins before. Probably, I would still have my little finger if he had done my tendon reconstruction.
Understandable explanation of options, efficient, listens attentively, easy to talk to.
Brilliant amazing and puts up with me!!!
professional and down to earth. makes the whole process enjoyable
Dr. Higgins is awesome
Dr. Higgins is very personable and explains all options very clearly and simply so that there is no misunderstanding. His staff is efficient and friendly!
My husband an outstanding experience with Dr. James Higgins. His expertise as a hand specialist is unmatched, and he took the time to explain everything clearly and compassionately. From diagnosis to treatment, we felt confident and well cared for. The results have been excellent, and I’m very grateful for his skill and dedication. I highly recommend Dr. Higgins to anyone in need of a top-notch hand specialist! He was the angel we prayed for.