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Dr. Laurence Higgins, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (48)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Laurence Higgins, MD

Dr. Laurence Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Stony Brook U, School of Medicine and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

Dr. Higgins works at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA with other offices in Revere, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Cigna 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

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-5100
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    Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
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    Wednesday
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    Thursday
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    Friday
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    Sunday
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    Brigham Women's Hosp Gastro
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5322
    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
  3. 3
    300 Ocean Ave, Revere, MA 02151 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 485-6316
  4. 4
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-5100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis

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    About Dr. Laurence Higgins, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1215912654
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ctr Sports Med/U Pitt
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Hosp Fir Special Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Stony Brook U, School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Laurence Higgins, MD 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 Joint 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.

    48 patients have reviewed Dr. Higgins. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Higgins.

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