Michael E. Higgins, M.D.
Hip and Knee Replacement
Dr. Michael Higgins, born and raised in Buffalo, New York, joined Tidewater Orthopaedics in Hampton, VA in 2006 and is a board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship-trained by the American Acaedemy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in hip and knee replacement specialist. He believes practicing orthopaedic surgery and serving his patients is a privilege, a philosophy he learned from his mentors throughout his orthopaedic training.
Dr. Higgins began his training at The State University of New York at Geneseo, where he earned his undergraduate degree before continuing on to medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Higgins completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Buffalo University, The State University of New York, and an additional year of specialty training focused on complex hip and knee replacement at the Roanoke Orthopaedic Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The most rewarding aspects of his practice are fixing or reconstructing orthopaedic problems, whether simple or very complex, and restoring mobility in his patients so they can continue to live active and fulfilling lifestyles.
Joint replacement and revision surgeon, Michael E. Higgins, M.D., sees patients in Hampton, Suffolk & Williamsburg, VA.
Dr. Higgins currently lives in North Suffolk, VA with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, collecting and restoring classic muscle cars, following professional and fantasy football, water and snow skiing, saltwater fishing, playing golf, and perfecting the art of barbecuing.
Education
- 2005 – 2006
Roanoke Orthopaedic Center
Roanoke, VA
Joint Replacement and Lower Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship under Dr. Joseph T. Moskal
- 2001 – 2005
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- 2000 – 2001
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
General Surgery Internship
- 1996 – 2000
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
Doctor of Medicine
- 1992 – 1996
State University of New York at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
Bachelor of Science
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Resident Member, 2001 – Current
- Virginia Orthopaedic Society, Associated Fellow, 2005 – Current
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Fellow, 2011 – Current
Hospital Affiliations
- Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex
- CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (COASC)
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
- Geddy Ambulatory Surgery Center
Awards and Appointments
- US News and World Report “Top Doctor”, June 2011
Research and Publications
- Type III Acetabular Defect Revision with Bilobed Components – Five Year Results Moskal JT; Higgins ME; Shen J Clinical Orthopaedics and related Research (466): 691-95; 2008 June
- When Computer Assisted Surgery is the Only Option Virginia Orthopaedic Society – Presentation, Norfolk, VA, 5/14/2006
- The Use of Bilobed Porous-Coated Acetabular Components Without Structural Bone Graft for Type III Acetabular Defects in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Virginia Orthopaedic Society – Presentation, Norfolk, VA, 5/14/2006
- Surgical Pearls for Your Learning Curve with Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty, Norfolk. VA, 4/15/10
- Long Term Outcome Following Surgical Resection of Lumbar Juxtafacet Cysts, Higgins ME; Lifeso RE; Kowalski J
- Effect of End Cutting Intramedullary Reamers on Host-Allograft Contact Area: A Laboratory Investigation Higgins ME; McGrath BE; Mihalko W
- Biomechanical Analysis of Humeral Diaphyseal Segmental Defect Fixation Henry JC; Dameron TA; Weiner MM; Higgins ME; Werner FW; Sim FH Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (396): 231-9; 2002 March
7007 Harbour View Blvd Suite 108,
Suffolk, VA 23435 Hampton Office
901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900
Hampton, VA 23666 Williamsburg Office
4037 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Outpatient Hip Replacement
- Discussing Outpatient Mako Hip Replacement with Dr. Colin Kingston
- Jiffy Hip with Dr. Michael Higgins
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Outpatient Knee Replacement
- Get Back to Life after a Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Robotic Knee Replacement Reduces Recovery Time
Same Day Appointments
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow, 2009
- Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medical License to Practice Medicine and Surgery (#0101237682)