Andrew Higgins, MD
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Specialty Interests: Systolic heart failure, amyloidosis, cardiac critical care, cardiogenic shock
Experience: Dr. Higgins specializes in critical care cardiology. He is experienced in caring for patients with advanced heart failure and those requiring specialized cardiovascular therapy for serious, acute, or unstable cardiac problems.Dr. Higgins is board certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, cardiovascular disease and critical care medicine.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Higgins is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado. After completing his residency in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, he was awarded a three-year fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He continued his subspecialty training here with sequential fellowships in cardiac critical care and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, serving as chief fellow during his final year of training.
Dr. Higgins was appointed to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2021 on completion of his heart failure fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Higgins has coauthored scientific papers published in leading medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, primarily on topics in heart failure and cardiac critical care. He also has coauthored chapters in cardiology reference books, as well as posters and abstracts presented at American College of Cardiology meetings and scientific sessions.
About Dr. Higgins: “I enjoy critical care cardiology because of the opportunity my field provides to step in and care for patients on the sickest days of their lives, with an ever-increasing breadth of tools available to support them.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time Dr. Higgins enjoys reading all types of literature and playing with his dog.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Cleveland,
OH
2021
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Cleveland,
OH
2020
Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Cleveland,
OH
2019
Residency - Columbia Presbyterian, Columbia University
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY
2015
Medical Education - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Aurora,
CO
2012
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- Echocardiography
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Research & Publications
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As of 9/18/2024, Dr. Higgins has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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144 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
The doctor always answers my questions and explains things so that I understand what he is saying. He was very courteous and caring.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Higgins is excellent.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Dr Higgins listened very well and did an awesome job of explaining the options in a well thought out and easy to follow manner. I left the first appointment feeling like I've found a Dr I connected with and feel a high level of trust and comfortableness with.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Doctor Higgins is very good at understanding questions and answering them very well.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
These ratings were based on my direct conversations on zoom with Dr. Higgins. He treated me with the upmost respect, answered all my questions. It was a very productive meeting. Unfortunately, the system that handle my appointment and records did a very poor job.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
Dr. Higgins is the absolute best
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
I have nothing but positive experiences to report! Very well run organization with well trained courteous and compassionate employees from receptionist to Doctor. I'm grateful such quality medical care is available to people from all walks of life!
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr. Andrew Higgins is an amazing practicioner who takes the time to explain, connect with me as a person and take care of my medical condition. I am lucky to have found him and we have made great progress controlling and managing my condition.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
I have recommended both Dr. Higgins and Cleveland clinic for other patients with similar cardiac issues in platforms like Reddit, Facebook and DCM Foundation.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
Excellent communication between between me and the doctors and no the nurse practitioners.
Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Fellow, Dr. Dave, and Dr. Higgins were both highly knowledgeable, thorough, professional and supportive.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
Dr. Highin is a whiz! I am glad to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
Dr. Higgins is great
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Dr Higgins and those present during the procedure were top-notch
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
Dr Higgins addressed every concern I had, explained the process of developing a targeted care plan and started the process for developing a diagnosis.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
Dr. Higgins is a very good doctor. Can't say enough good things about him.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024
Had echo scheduled before seeing Dr Higgins procedure went great time wise.But was required to wait 1 1/2hrs to see the doctor. Better scheduling would be nice.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Dr. Higgins made me feel comfortable and assured that he had my best interest in mind. He listened to me and did not rush through my appointment.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
Dr. Higgins has been a godsend to me. He is the only doctor that has addressed some issues that my other doctors have known about four years and he is the reason that I feel much better today than I have in the past two years.