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.
Very thorough and knowledgeable, outlined solutions and prompt treatment.
Nice guy too!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Extremely thorough assessment and explanation of the pathology of my hand post injury. Exceptional consideration of my concerns when addressing treatment, progression in management and concerns in outcomes. I drove over 350 miles for this assessment and it was worth the trip. Thank you to Dr. Higgins and his very profession staff.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Incredible experience, so grateful to have found Dr Higgins for my son. He explained everything so we really understood next steps, answered our questions and spent time in person and on the phone to ensure my husband and I were comfortable. Just incredible. Thank you!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Higgins is Amazing!!! He was very gentle with my injured thumb while examining it and he explained everything to me so that I can understand. He definitely decreased my anxiety.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
I love Dr Higgins but he needs to not overbook. I was NOT happy waiting over an hour for my appointment.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
His great
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very personable. Not as prepared as I would have expected, but clear and confident on the course of action.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Higgins was wonderful! He explained everything about surgery and recovery with questions answered. Dr was kind, gentle, supportive, and understanding. My surgery went well . I will be returning for surgery on the opposite hand.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Extremely personable, friendly, great sense of humor, caring!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
He tolerates this old man and has always took care of me.
(1 month ago)
May-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.
Very thorough and knowledgeable, outlined solutions and prompt treatment. Nice guy too!
Extremely thorough assessment and explanation of the pathology of my hand post injury. Exceptional consideration of my concerns when addressing treatment, progression in management and concerns in outcomes. I drove over 350 miles for this assessment and it was worth the trip. Thank you to Dr. Higgins and his very profession staff.
Incredible experience, so grateful to have found Dr Higgins for my son. He explained everything so we really understood next steps, answered our questions and spent time in person and on the phone to ensure my husband and I were comfortable. Just incredible. Thank you!
Dr. Higgins is Amazing!!! He was very gentle with my injured thumb while examining it and he explained everything to me so that I can understand. He definitely decreased my anxiety.
I love Dr Higgins but he needs to not overbook. I was NOT happy waiting over an hour for my appointment.
His great
Very personable. Not as prepared as I would have expected, but clear and confident on the course of action.
Dr Higgins was wonderful! He explained everything about surgery and recovery with questions answered. Dr was kind, gentle, supportive, and understanding. My surgery went well . I will be returning for surgery on the opposite hand.
Extremely personable, friendly, great sense of humor, caring!
He tolerates this old man and has always took care of me.