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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Critical Care Medicine •  Male • Age 65

  
Dr. Higgins

Baystate Medical Clinic

759 Chestnut St Springfield, MA 01107
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Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Springfield, MA and has been practicing for 33 years. He graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1978 and specializes in critical care medicine.

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Dr. Higgins accepts the following insurance:

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Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Pathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
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Tufts PPO
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No malpractice claims found for Massachusetts
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Higgins' conditions and procedures:

  • Acute Respiratory Diseases
  • Arterial Line Insertion
  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Central Line Insertion
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Intubation
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Sepsis Syndrome
  • Thoracentesis

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So because I was admitted to Cooley Dickinson for a week and missed 2 appointment with pain management/Dr Higgins Valid excuses, they still wont Reschedule mefor 6 months, they posted do not Reschedule in their PC, my primary wont prescribe even gabapentin a non narcotic or co trolled medication, let alone oxycodone. My surgeon tells me I definitely need them and to see my primary for help, I've exhausted weeks on this issue just banging my head against the wall. Screaming for help yet
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Critical illness is usually stressful for both the patient and family members. Information transfer is critical: to the patient (when awake), to family members, to consulting physicians, and to the entire care team including nursing staff. Baystate M...
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Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine
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Education

2002
University of Massachusetts
1987
Mass General Hospital / Harvard
Fellowship Hospital
1986
Mass General Hospital / Harvard
Residency Hospital
1981
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Residency Hospital
1979
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship Hospital
1978
Boston University School Of Medicine
Medical School
1978
Boston University School Of Medicine
Undergraduate School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Fellow, American College of Physicians, 1987
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Boston University School of Medicine, 2008
  • Weinberg Family Prize for Academic Excellence, 2009
  • Beta Gamma Sigma, 2002
  • Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine, 1991
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Memberships & Affiliations

  • Baystate Medical Center, Interim Chair, Department of Medicine

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65% Patient experience rating, 4% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)

68% Patient experience rating, 1% lower than the national average

  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)