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.
I enjoy talking to the doctor He's very knowledgeable easy to get along with and he generally smiles all the time.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Always a good experience
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Kind and professional
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
He was very patient and explained everything to me!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Had a great visit with Dr Higgins for a surgical consult. He was very personable and provided us with much detail on the procedure.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Higgins is very personable and professional. I am grateful for that!!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Higgins was fantastic. He answered all our questions and took the time to make sure we understood all the details related to our families needs!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
The best!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Such a great doc! Explains all options. I have such confidence in Dr Higgins!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-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.
I enjoy talking to the doctor He's very knowledgeable easy to get along with and he generally smiles all the time.
Always a good experience
Kind and professional
He was very patient and explained everything to me!
Had a great visit with Dr Higgins for a surgical consult. He was very personable and provided us with much detail on the procedure.
Dr. Higgins is very personable and professional. I am grateful for that!!
Awesome
Dr. Higgins was fantastic. He answered all our questions and took the time to make sure we understood all the details related to our families needs!
The best!
Such a great doc! Explains all options. I have such confidence in Dr Higgins!