James R. Higgins, MD
Accepting New Patients

James R. Higgins, MD

  • Cardiology
Average rating: 4.8
 
Encino Specialty Care |

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

Fellowships

Interventional Cardiology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2008
Cardiovascular Disease, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007

Residency

Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2004

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2001

Recognitions

Locations

UCLA Health Encino
San Fernando Valley

Encino Specialty Care

Cardiology| Cardiac Imaging| Allergy and Immunology +8 more specialties

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023 - 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.8
109 total ratings | 56 reviews
5.0
September 29, 2025
The doctor is very knowledgeable and thorough. I feel very comfortable with his level of care.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr Higgins is very personable and always makes time for you. He is my favorite doctor.
5.0
September 22, 2025
courteous, insightful, easy to talk with, respectful, kind
5.0
September 17, 2025
Having good visit
5.0
September 16, 2025
Very caring & informative. Dr Higgins is the best