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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 58
Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD
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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Potsdam, NY.
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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 58
Potsdam, NY
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28 years of experience
Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Potsdam, NY.

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Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Potsdam, NY and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Canton-potsdam Hospital, Crawford Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Massena Hospital and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Higgs received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Higgs is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Canton-potsdam Hospital
    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 265-3300
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
  2. 2 Regional Oncology LLC
    1831 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 320-8780

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  • Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is a medical oncology specialist in Potsdam, NY and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1996. She specializes in Medical Oncology.
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  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgs' profile.

Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD is affiliated with Canton-potsdam Hospital, Crawford Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Massena Hospital and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vetta Higgs, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Canton-potsdam Hospital

    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY

  • Crawford Memorial Hospital

    1000 N Allen St, Robinson, IL

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    520 S 7th St, Vincennes, IN

  • Lawrence County Memorial Hospital

    2200 State St, Lawrenceville, IL

  • Massena Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY

  • The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

    1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC