Dr. William Higgins, MD

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3001 South Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
 

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Specialties
Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Radiology
Gender
Male
Insurance Plans
Accepted
Aetna

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Education
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Years Since
Graduation
31
Five-Star Recognition
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Group Practice
Groover Christie and Merritt
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State License Information
Licensed in West Virginia, September 10, 1979 through June 30, 2004 Licensed in Maryland
What is Nuclear Radiology?
Nuclear radiology is the use of radiation and imaging systems to detect disease. A nuclear radiologist uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases, and to research treatment for diseases. The radioactive molecules are administered to patients and then measured in the body, or samples taken from body tissue or fluids are measured. Radiation changes the body’s tissues and cells, so the tests performed after radiation is administered indicate the extent of certain diseases.

Sometimes radiation is used to kill certain cancer cells, or to reduce the pain of bone cancer. A nuclear medicine physician uses radiology more »

 

Professional Experience

Professional Affiliations/Memberships
RSNA
SNM
 
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