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Dr. Kelvin D Higa MD

Surgeon

4/5(63)
6121 N Thesta #303 Fresno CA, 93710
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4/5

About

Dr. Kelvin Higa is a general surgeon practicing in Fresno, CA. Dr. Higa specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Higa provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1983

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

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Dr. Kelvin D Higa MD's Practice location

Practice At 6121 N Thesta #303

6121 N Thesta #303 -
Fresno, CA 93710
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205 E RIVER PARK CIR -
FRESNO, CA 93720
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Dr. Kelvin D Higa MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 63 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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