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Dr. Derek Higgins, DO

Pain Medicine*
4.9 (30)
Map Pin Small Gilbert, AZ
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Derek Higgins, DO

Dr. Derek Higgins, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Gilbert, AZ. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and St. Joseph''s Hospital and Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Higgins an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Higgins works at Practice in Gilbert, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Chronic Neck Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Higgins' Office Locations

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    4915 E Baseline Rd Ste 108, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 249-5525

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • St. Joseph''s Hospital and Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Acute Postoperative Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Baker’s Cyst
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brain Disorders
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervicogenic Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Facet Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Baclofen Pump Therapy
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Medial Branch Block
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Joint Injection
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Insertion
Joint Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
Medical Branch Block
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Conduction Studies
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Sports Physical Examination
Transforaminal Epidural Block
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound-Guided Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Bulgarian
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1568611655
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ahwatukee Sports and Spine
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Nassau University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Arizona State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Derek Higgins, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Higgins is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Higgins has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Higgins has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Chronic Neck Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Higgins on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Higgins. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Higgins.

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