Dr. Dennis G. Higginbotham M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
3 Med Center Cir Pittsburg KS, 66762About
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Pittsburg, KS. Dr. Higginbotham specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Higginbotham can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Higginbotham can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1991
University of Wales in Great Britain 1991
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Endometriosis
- Pregnancy
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Uterine Prolapse
- Goiter
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