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Dr. James Higgins, MD

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Dr. James Higgins, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Encino, CA.
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Dr. James Higgins, MD

Cardiology*
Encino, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Encino, CA.

About

Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Encino, CA and has 23 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.They currently practice at UCLA Health Encinco Specialty Care and are affiliated with Mission Community Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Acute Congestive Heart Failure, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higgins accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Typical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus Savenet
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Locations

  1. 1 Encino - Primary & Specialty Care
    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436
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Based on 8 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 17, 2023
Dr. Higgins goes above and beyond, providing stellar care with kindness, and concern. He is always pleasant, listens to what you say and really hears. He is an excellent doctor that really cares about his patients.
Brad — Mar 17, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UCLA
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Higgins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgins' profile.

Dr. Higgins frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Congestive Heart Failure, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Higgins, MD is affiliated with Mission Community Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Community Hospital

    14850 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City, CA

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA

  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA