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Dr. Christine Higgins, MD

Dr. Christine Higgins, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christine Higgins, MD is an internist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Leigh Hospital and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 300 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Higgins specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Higgins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins

4.6

26 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
8%
8%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Don Gentilini, husband of Rose Gentilini – Oct 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Connie Leis in Chesapeake , VA – Sep 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chesapeake, VA – Jul 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christine Higgins, MD is an internist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Leigh Hospital...read more
  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Italian

Locations

Practice

Pulmonary Consultants of Tidewater PC113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 300 Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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