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Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD
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Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD
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Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Higa graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Higa currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Dr. Higa has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Higa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higa is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Intestinal Obstruction
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Obstruction
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Sigmoidoscopy
Bowel Strangulation
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Pancreas Surgeries
Pancreatitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroptosis
Hypokalemia
Chronic Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastric Ulcer
Gallstones
Esophageal Varices
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Anemia
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Dysphagia
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Malnutrition
Ileus
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Dehydration
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Colonoscopy
Bile Duct Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Cancer
Enteritis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Large Intestine Infarction
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    SignatureValue - WA HMO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    WA AWH Puget Sound POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Prime HMO
    Heritage Signature
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Coop Core
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    PPOBlue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Health Specialists PS.
    2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
    202 N Division St, Auburn, WA 98001

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Oct 05, 2023
Dr. Higa and her entire staff deserve a 10 Star rating. Very professional from start to finish, and Dr. Higa is very detailed in communicating before the procedure, and also detailed reporting the results and what she observed during the procedure.
Sandy — Oct 05, 2023
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Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higa's profile.

Dr. Higa frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jennifer Higa, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Education
Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA

  • MultiCare Auburn Medical Center

    202 N Division St, Auburn, WA

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