Dr. Thomas O Higginbotham MD
Orthopedist
1300 N 500 E #130 Logan UT, 84341About
Dr. Thomas Higginbotham is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Logan, UT. Dr. Higginbotham specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Higginbotham tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Utah School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2017
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Fellowships
- Aspen Foundation for Sports Medicine - Aspen, CO in Sports Medicine 2004
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