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Exceptional doctor,many thanks for replacing my hip and getting me going again.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Higgins is a great doctor and I’m really thankful I located him to be my primary orthopedic specialist.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very calm & efficient. Gave me a cortisone injection yesterday & it was a piece of cake. He also took the time to show me where to look for videos to do home PT on my hip bursitis.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Always very nice and patient. Answers all questions and never makes me feel rushed.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful! Knee replacement is feeling great. No to hardly any pain. Great doctor. Highly recommend.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Higgins is a great doctor. He is easy to talk to. He replaced both of my hope and now we are looking at my left knee
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Higgins is great at listening to what the patient says and responding to their concerns. I have highly recommended him to others!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very personable. Great staff. Doc Higgins is great. Very knowledgeable.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I love Dr. Higgins, he's very friendly and informative. He explains things so you can understand.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and understanding the situation
(1 month ago)
Mar-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.
Exceptional doctor,many thanks for replacing my hip and getting me going again.
Dr Higgins is a great doctor and I’m really thankful I located him to be my primary orthopedic specialist.
Very calm & efficient. Gave me a cortisone injection yesterday & it was a piece of cake. He also took the time to show me where to look for videos to do home PT on my hip bursitis.
Always very nice and patient. Answers all questions and never makes me feel rushed.
Wonderful! Knee replacement is feeling great. No to hardly any pain. Great doctor. Highly recommend.
Dr Higgins is a great doctor. He is easy to talk to. He replaced both of my hope and now we are looking at my left knee
Dr Higgins is great at listening to what the patient says and responding to their concerns. I have highly recommended him to others!
Very personable. Great staff. Doc Higgins is great. Very knowledgeable.
I love Dr. Higgins, he's very friendly and informative. He explains things so you can understand.
Very professional and understanding the situation