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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT. They specialize in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, has 30 years of experience. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School and is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Higgins an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Higgins works at Practice in Salt Lake City, UT. They frequently treat conditions like Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures and Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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
    University of Utah
    590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 587-7109
  2. 2
    University of Utah Health
    50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 581-2121
  3. 3
    Huntsman Cancer Hospital
    1950 Circle of Hope Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 581-2121

Hospital Affiliations
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  • University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Tibial Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)

Treatment frequency



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.
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hip Fracture
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Pelvic Fracture
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Disorders
Carpal Fractures
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
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 Neck Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Malunion of Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Pathologic Fracture
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Trauma
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Simple Fractures
Stress Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Amputation
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Finger Amputation
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Leg Amputation
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nonunion Surgery
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376598615
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Shock Trauma Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Yale New Haven Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Thomas 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 Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures and Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), 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.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Higgins. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Higgins.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Higgins, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Higgins 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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