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.
Great doctor!
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. Higgins started with an open ended question and actively listened. He clearly explained possible options for treatment. He answered all my questions thoroughly. I wasn’t rushed. I appreciated Dr. Higgins professionalism and his personalized approach to caring for his patient. Thank you Dr. Higgins.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Your hands would be in good hands.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Thoughtful, attentive, knowledgeable. Great visit.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Higgins is very professional, patient, sensitive and very thorough. He goes above and beyond to make sure his patients understand and are comfortable with what needs to be done, to resolve problems! He also has a great staff! I would highly recommend him!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
The best ever!!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
One in a million!!!
(3 weeks 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
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very nice, patient, thorough and interested
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
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.
Great doctor!
Dr. Higgins started with an open ended question and actively listened. He clearly explained possible options for treatment. He answered all my questions thoroughly. I wasn’t rushed. I appreciated Dr. Higgins professionalism and his personalized approach to caring for his patient. Thank you Dr. Higgins.
Excellent
Your hands would be in good hands.
Thoughtful, attentive, knowledgeable. Great visit.
Dr. Higgins is very professional, patient, sensitive and very thorough. He goes above and beyond to make sure his patients understand and are comfortable with what needs to be done, to resolve problems! He also has a great staff! I would highly recommend him!
The best ever!!
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