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Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.9 (12)
Map Pin Small Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD

Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Tucson, AZ. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION and is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center.

Dr. Higa works at Guillermo Higa, MD, FACS, FASMBS in Tucson, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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. Higa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Saguaro Surgical P C.
    6422 E Speedway Blvd Ste 150, Tucson, AZ 85710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 318-3004
    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
  2. 2
    Tucson Weight Loss Surgery
    1712 W Anklam Rd Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85745 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 207-2384
  3. 3
    Palo Verde Hospital
    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 420-1000
    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

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Mary's Hospital
  • Tucson Medical Center

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    About Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1871763540
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Guillermo Higa, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Higa is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Higa works at Guillermo Higa, MD, FACS, FASMBS in Tucson, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Higa’s profile.

    Dr. Higa has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Higa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Higa. 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. Higa.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Higa, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Higa appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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