Dr. James Higgins, MD
Dr. James Higgins, MD is a family medicine physician in East Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mather Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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11 Carleton Ave East Islip, NY 11730At a Glance
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins
4.5
| 5 Star | 86% | 86% |
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| 2 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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About Me
care philosophy
When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras. - Dr. Theodore WoodwardBorn and raised in Long Island, Dr. James Higgins has been practicing in East Islip for over 20 years after returning home after establishing a large family...read more
biography
EducationMedical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York)
Internship: St. Barnabas Hospital (New York)
Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital (New York)Advanced Degree
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Family Medicine
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New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury
Medical School, 1989
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- Mon: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well10% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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