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Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 83
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Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pismo Beach, CA.
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Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 83
Pismo Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
57 years of experience
Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pismo Beach, CA.

About

Dr. Higginbotham graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1969 and completed a residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pismo Beach, CA and has 57 years experience. Dr. Higginbotham currently practices at Pacific Eye Surgeons and is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center and Premier Surgery Center of Santa Maria. Dr. Higginbotham has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Drusen and Hypertensive Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Higginbotham's office accepts new patients. Dr. Higginbotham also speaks German. Dr. Higginbotham is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Drusen
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Trichiasis
Blepharitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Pterygium
Presbyopia
Cataract
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Accommodation Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Cancer
Nearsightedness
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Disorders
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Glaucoma
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Chalazion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Stye
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Corneal Ulcer
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Migraine
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Heterophoria
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Exophoria
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Hordeolum
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Strabismus
Herpetic Keratitis
Glaucoma Surgery
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Eyelid Spasm
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Floaters
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Blocked Tear Duct
Ectropion of Eyelid
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dissociated Nystagmus
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Silver 70 PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • BlueCard PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Pismo Beach
    931 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Orcutt
    1140 E Clark Ave Ste 160B, Orcutt, CA 93455
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Santa Maria
    816 E Enos Dr Ste A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Lompoc
    1111 E Ocean Ave Ste 7, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Pacific Eye Surgeons
    3855 Broad St # B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Santa Maria Optical Concepts
    230 E Betteravia Rd Ste S, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  7. 7 Paso Robles
    220 Oak Hill Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Dec 10, 2025
Dr. Higginbotham is an exceptional doctor and very personable. I got in and out of the office within 45 min.
— Dec 10, 2025
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Higginbotham frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Drusen and Hypertensive Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center and Premier Surgery Center of Santa Maria.

Yes, Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1969
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Brook AMC
    1970
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1977
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Premier Surgery Center of Santa Maria

    816 E Enos Dr Ste B, Santa Maria, CA

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