James R. Higgins, MD
Accepting New Patients

James R. Higgins, MD

  • Cardiology
Average rating: 4.9
 
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

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:
4.9
74 total ratings | 13 reviews
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr Higgins always addresses my concerns and educates me so I have a better understanding of my condition.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr. Higgins is great. I look forward to my appointments.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr Higgins is a great physician. He is a great asset to the department. I appreciate his bed side manners, care and concern for his patients.
5.0
May 15, 2025
Fine.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Everything went just fine! He answered all my questions. He is a very concerned, empathetic doctor, who makes me feel secure to be in his care.