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.
Excellent calm informative demeanor!
May-2025
Great experience with Dr Higgins and the entire staff.
May-2025
The best hand surgeon. Literally saved my fingers (and me from a massive infection). Cannot thank Dr Higgins enough!
May-2025
Very thorough discussion on surgery
May-2025
Dr. Higgins was kind , compassionate, respectful and professional. He took the time to explain my condition and answer my questions. Thank you so much
May-2025
Excellent Doctor
May-2025
Great doctor!!
May-2025
Always friendly, helpful. Clear on the problem and best way to treat it. My go-to doc for all things hand related.
May-2025
Efficient, great diagnostician and a lovely bedside manner. I found my hand doctor for life!
May-2025
Great bedside manner! So personable! Dr. Higgins gets to know his patients and genuinely cares about their well-being!
May-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.
Excellent calm informative demeanor!
Great experience with Dr Higgins and the entire staff.
The best hand surgeon. Literally saved my fingers (and me from a massive infection). Cannot thank Dr Higgins enough!
Very thorough discussion on surgery
Dr. Higgins was kind , compassionate, respectful and professional. He took the time to explain my condition and answer my questions. Thank you so much
Excellent Doctor
Great doctor!!
Always friendly, helpful. Clear on the problem and best way to treat it. My go-to doc for all things hand related.
Efficient, great diagnostician and a lovely bedside manner. I found my hand doctor for life!
Great bedside manner! So personable! Dr. Higgins gets to know his patients and genuinely cares about their well-being!