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Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD
Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, LA.
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, LA.

About Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD

Dr. Higginbotham graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, LA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Higginbotham has experience treating conditions like Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Acidosis, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Vitamin D Deficiency, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Proteinuria, Gout, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperkalemia, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), Hypokalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Hypercalcemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Higginbotham's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higginbotham is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Proteinuria
Gout
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Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperkalemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Hypercalcemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Kidney Failure
End-Stage Renal Disease
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Kidney Stones
Dehydration
Hypertension
Nephrotic Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetes Insipidus
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Microscopic Polyangiitis
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II

Where Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Kidney Treatment Options Center of Lafayette
    301 Alcide Dominique Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
  2. 2 Office
    100 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  3. 3 FMC Dialysis Services Ville Platte
    616 Jack Miller Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
  4. 4 Dialysis Clinic Inc
    222 Saint Nazaire Rd, Broussard, LA 70518

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Jan 04, 2023
Dr. Higginbotham takes his time to explain to you all your test results in plain english not all in "Doctors Confusing Long Terms, & Words," That us old people don't know ?? An don't understand right away, "Like Most Doctor's Do An Then Walk Out The Room" "NO"!! He Does Not Do That!!! He Talks To You As A Person "Not A Number"An He Makes Sure That You Understand Everything That Is Going On!! HE GIVES YOU TIME TO ASK HIM QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY BEFORE HE EVEN GETS UP OUT HIS CHAIR!!! HE DOESN'T RUSH YOU OUT TO GO TO HIS NEXT PATIENT "HE GIVE YOU TIME SPEAK UP IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM" THAT'S WHY I LIKE HIM SO MUST!! "" I RATE HIM A 10 ON ALL MEDICAL CARE TERMS!!!"" (""FOR EXCELLENCE"") Sincerely, Billy Dee Badeaux
Billy Badeaux — Jan 04, 2023
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Meet Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD

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Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Dr. Higginbotham frequently treats the following conditions: Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Acidosis, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Vitamin D Deficiency, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Proteinuria, Gout, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperkalemia, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), Hypokalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Hypercalcemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Acadia-Saint Landry Hospital, Iberia Medical Center, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital, Opelousas General Health System and Savoy Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    2001
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD Practices

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA

  • Acadia-Saint Landry Hospital

    810 S Broadway St, Church Point, LA

  • Iberia Medical Center

    2315 E Main St, New Iberia, LA

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center

    800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA

  • Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St, Kaplan, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA

  • Savoy Medical Center

    801 Poinciana Ave, Mamou, LA

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