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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Map Pin Small Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery* Age 60
Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT.

About Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Dr. Higgins graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School. Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT and has 32 years experience. Dr. Higgins currently practices at University of Utah and is affiliated with University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Knee Fracture, Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Tibial Fracture, Ankle Fracture and Fibular Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Higgins's office accepts new patients. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Knee Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Knee Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Infection
Femur Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Humerus Fracture
Foot Fracture
Patellar Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
Femoral Neck Fracture
Clavicle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Wound Repair
Limb Pain
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Wrist Fracture
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Disorders
Carpal Fractures
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Distal Radius Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Extra-Articular Fracture
Extremity Malunions
Extremity Nonunion
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Malunion of Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Pathologic Fracture
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Trauma
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Simple Fractures
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Stress Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Upper Extremity Fracture
Amputation
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Finger Amputation
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Leg Amputation
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nonunion Surgery
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spine Fracture Treatment
Sympathetic Nerve Block

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Individual and Family Plan UT
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • FocalPoint

Where Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 University of Utah
    590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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  2. 2 University of Utah Health
    50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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  3. 3 Office
    413067 PO Box, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
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Dr. Higgins frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Fracture, Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Tibial Fracture, Ankle Fracture and Fibular Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Shock Trauma Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD Practices

  • University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

    50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT

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