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Dr. Michael Higgins, DO

Dr. Michael Higgins, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Higgins, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Spring Hill, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (58 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Higgins is affiliated with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Brooksville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Higgins specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Higgins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins

3.3

58 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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Apr 18, 2025
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Dec 24, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – Sep 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Florida – Aug 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2023
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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
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Diane – Dec 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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C Todd – Oct 04, 2022
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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
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Ronald Crawford – Jun 27, 2022
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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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Elina W. Davis – Jun 23, 2022
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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
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Apr 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Julie Joseph – Feb 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Anne McCallister – Jan 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
3 people found this helpful
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Mary Zuban – Jul 21, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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D.Ann – Mar 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jane B – Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 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
2 people found this helpful
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Trinity, FL – Jan 17, 2019
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care philosophy

My care philosophy as osteopathic physician and an orthopaedic physician is treating people as a whole. Looking at everything; it's not just a fracture, but I get into your world and find out what we need to do to make you complete."

biography

Michael W. Higgins, DO is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Higgins completed an Internship at Palmetto Hospital in Florida, followed by Residencies in Orthopaedic Surgery...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • New York University Hospital For Joint Disease

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Peninsula Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Palmetto General Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital

    11375 Cortez Blvd
    Brooksville, FL 34613
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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