
Christopher James Higgins MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2310 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Christopher Higgins is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Higgins specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Higgins also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Nearby Providers
- Michael Yeung M.D.UNC CENTER FOR HEART AND VASCULAR CARE CHAPEL HILL NC 27599
- Alan L Hinderliter MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Joseph Stuart Rossi MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Gregory Charles Rose M.D.2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 400 RALEIGH NC 27607
- Ravish Sachar M.D.2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 400 RALEIGH NC 27607
- Nathan D Lambert M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
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