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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Sleep Medicine* Age 70
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Sleep Medicine* Age 70
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD works in Knoxville, TN as a Sleep Medicine Internist and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in Neurology and graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Higgins has has worked on more claims relating to Sleep Apnea than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Higgins has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. They are affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Higgins practices at Practice in Knoxville, TN.

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  • Cigna PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Thomas Higgins MD
    501 20th St Ste 303, Knoxville, TN 37916

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Jul 20, 2022
He listens and always listens to what you say.
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Sleep Medicine
Neurology
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Education

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  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1981
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  • Neurology and Sleep Medicine
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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Higgins accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Higgins' office to make an appointment.

Dr. Higgins frequently sees patients for Sleep Apnea.

Dr. Higgins has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.

Dr. Higgins is board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Higgins has been practicing as a Sleep Medicine Internist for 43 years.

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