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Pediatric Critical Care Associates - Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas4900 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, TX 78723 map
Dr. Renee Higgerson is a pediatric critical care specialist in Austin. She is trained to provide life-saving care for children who are in critical condition, or intensive care.
Pediatric Critical Care Associates - Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Renee A. Higgerson is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(512) 324-0721
Address
4900 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, TX 78723-3079
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Renee Higgerson graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine before completing a residency in Critical Care Pediatrics at Shands Hospital at University of FL in Gainesville, FL. She then completed a fellowship in Critical Care Pediatrics at Shands Hospital at University of FL.
Dr. Higgerson has one office in Texas where she specializes in Critical Care Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics.
Dr. Higgerson works with eight doctors including Dr. Anne Mahan and Dr. Patricia Aldridge.
Specialties
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Critical Care Pediatrics
Critical care pediatricians treat children suffering from life-threatening diseases. Dr. Higgerson is charged with providing around-the-clock monitoring and intensive care for children who have experienced trauma or disease, landing them in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital. She is trained to stabilize, diagnose, and manage the injuries or conditions in children of all ages – from newborns to adolescents.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Higgerson provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Higgerson may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Pediatrics
Dr. Higgerson is a pediatrician, a doctor dedicated to helping children of all ages. She provides comprehensive medical treatment for babies, kids & adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Higgerson functions as a primary care provider, the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Higgerson is trained to provide well-rounded health care for children of all ages and works very closely with the patient's parents & family to make sure that the child is developing & growing properly.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Shands Hospital at University of FL • Gainesville, FL
Residency in Critical Care Pediatrics
Fellowship
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Shands Hospital at University of FL • Gainesville, Florida
Fellowship in Critical Care Pediatrics
Languages Spoken
- English
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