Dr. Derek Higgins is a physiatrist in Mesa, AZ. He helps patients to recuperate from injury or disease to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Yes, Dr. Derek C. Higgins is accepting new patients at this office.
5652 E Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85206-4713
Dr. Derek Higgins graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University in 2011.
Dr. Higgins has one office in Arizona where he specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Sports Medicine.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Higgins may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Higgins creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Higgins will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Higgins is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Higgins, but only those who participate in Medicare.