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Dr. Karen Higgins, MD

Dr. Karen Higgins, MD

Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Higgins, MD is a psychiatrist in Grass Valley, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital and Orchard Hospital.

1 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 1 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1345 Whispering Pines Ln Grass Valley, CA 95945

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Higgins specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Higgins' Reviews

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Does not listen to her patients, does not allow any time to explain side effects. Doesn't seem to want to give insight on conditions or medications, just goes off a checklist of questions. After I explained side effects of Tegretol making me dizzy and uncoordinated, she wanted to UP my dosage?? Also combining Tegretol with Seroquel... it says right on the FDA label not to mix Tegretol with sleep medicine...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pat in Chico – Aug 31, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Higgins, MD is a psychiatrist in Grass Valley, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital and Orchard Hospital.
  • Psychiatry

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  • Michigan State University / College Of Veterinary Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office1345 Whispering Pines Ln Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Orchard Hospital

    240 Spruce St
    Gridley, CA 95948

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Oroville Hospital

    2767 Olive Hwy
    Oroville, CA 95966
    Recipient of 6
    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.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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