Dr. Leigh Ann Higgins MD
Internist
84 Marginal Way Suite 700 Portland ME, 04101About
Dr. Leigh Higgins is an internist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Higgins specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Higgins provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1997
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Birth Defects
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Gas
- Vascular Disease
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