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Dr. Lisa Higa, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.4 (12)
Map Pin Small Berkeley, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lisa Higa, MD

Dr. Lisa Higa, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Berkeley, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus. Dr. Higa, completed a residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Higa an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Higa works at Practice in Berkeley, CA with other offices in San Ramon, CA and Walnut Creek, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis, Abdominal Pain and Constipation 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. Higa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastroenterology Associates of the East Bay Medical Group Inc.
    2510 Webster St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 548-6555
  2. 2
    Ronald E. Cooper M.d. Inc.
    1081 Market Pl Ste 600, San Ramon, CA 94583 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 943-4900
  3. 3
    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 947-5360
  4. 4
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    365 Lennon Ln Ste 230, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 943-4900

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation

Treatment frequency



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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.4
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    About Dr. Lisa Higa, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669583167
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Berkeley
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Lisa 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 has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulosis, Abdominal Pain and Constipation, 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 3.4. 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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