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This was my third time visiting with Dr. Higgins, and as always he was professional. I’ve had my fears about knee surgery and he has been very assuring that I would be fine and expressed to me that my knee would only get worst the longer I wait, and he was right. Yesterday, was the last straw for me putting off the inevitable, I’m going through with the surgery. My family is on board in helping me go through this process. I have 10 grands and 2 great grands and I want to be able to be a part of their lives. Thank you Dr Higgins for being patient with me while I made my decision.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great doctor. Explained what was wrong and how to treat the problem.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Always excellent with patients. He’s very informative and listens. He give patients options and explains thoroughly. He’s very calming and takes much needed time with his patients.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Heard all I had to say and question and explained everything simply and thoroughly.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Best Hip surgeon in Hampton Roads. Very personable.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional! Answered all our concerns and put me at ease. Would highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Higgins spent time with me listening to my concerns and answering my questions clearly.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Higgins is very professional and very caring. It is important for a physician to listen and he takes time to hear what the patient has to say. He is knowledgeable and a trailblazer in the field.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Higgins is kind, extremely knowledgeable, and precise. He explains everything clearly, and I feel both respected and confident in the care I am receiving.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
This visit was my second progress evaluation. I felt Dr. Higgins listened and responded to my comments and updates providing excellent responses to my healing experiences. It was quite illuminating, in some instances, to find out some of my concerns were expected and not significant or adverse to expected healing.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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Hampton Office
901 Enterprise Parkway Suite 900 Hampton, VA 23666
Suffolk Office
7007 Harbour View Blvd Suite 305 Suffolk, VA 23435
Williamsburg Office
4037 Ironbound Road Williamsburg, VA 23188
Dr. Michael E. Higgins, M.D., born and raised in Buffalo, New York, joined Tidewater Orthopaedics in Hampton, VA in 2006 and is a board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship-trained by the American Acaedemy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in hip and knee replacement specialist. He believes practicing orthopaedic surgery and serving his patients is a privilege, a philosophy he learned from his mentors throughout his orthopaedic training.
Dr. Higgins began his training at The State University of New York at Geneseo, where he earned his undergraduate degree before continuing on to medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Higgins completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Buffalo University, The State University of New York, and an additional year of specialty training focused on complex hip and knee replacement at the Roanoke Orthopaedic Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The most rewarding aspects of his practice are fixing or reconstructing orthopaedic problems, whether simple or very complex, and restoring mobility in his patients so they can continue to live active and fulfilling lifestyles.
Joint replacement and revision surgeon, Michael E. Higgins, M.D., sees patients in Hampton, Suffolk & Williamsburg, VA.
Dr. Higgins currently lives in North Suffolk, VA with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, collecting and restoring classic muscle cars, following professional and fantasy football, water and snow skiing, saltwater fishing, playing golf, and perfecting the art of barbecuing.
This was my third time visiting with Dr. Higgins, and as always he was professional. I’ve had my fears about knee surgery and he has been very assuring that I would be fine and expressed to me that my knee would only get worst the longer I wait, and he was right. Yesterday, was the last straw for me putting off the inevitable, I’m going through with the surgery. My family is on board in helping me go through this process. I have 10 grands and 2 great grands and I want to be able to be a part of their lives. Thank you Dr Higgins for being patient with me while I made my decision.
Great doctor. Explained what was wrong and how to treat the problem.
Always excellent with patients. He’s very informative and listens. He give patients options and explains thoroughly. He’s very calming and takes much needed time with his patients.
Heard all I had to say and question and explained everything simply and thoroughly.
Best Hip surgeon in Hampton Roads. Very personable.
Very professional! Answered all our concerns and put me at ease. Would highly recommend him.
Dr. Higgins spent time with me listening to my concerns and answering my questions clearly.
Dr. Higgins is very professional and very caring. It is important for a physician to listen and he takes time to hear what the patient has to say. He is knowledgeable and a trailblazer in the field.
Dr. Higgins is kind, extremely knowledgeable, and precise. He explains everything clearly, and I feel both respected and confident in the care I am receiving.
This visit was my second progress evaluation. I felt Dr. Higgins listened and responded to my comments and updates providing excellent responses to my healing experiences. It was quite illuminating, in some instances, to find out some of my concerns were expected and not significant or adverse to expected healing.