David Michael Higgins MD MPH MS
Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy
Pediatrics; Preventive Medicine; Public Health; Health Services Research; Immunization Delivery and Confidence Research
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1890 N Revere CtSuite P12-3200Aurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 303-724-5127
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Summary
- Dr. David Higgins is a pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist in Aurora, CO. He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He is experienced in general pediatrics, public health, preventive medicine, and health services research. He has more than 20 publications and over 1,000 citations.
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of MedicineResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 2021 - 2023
Colorado School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology, 2021 - 2023
University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2013 - 2016- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2013
- Colorado State UniversityMS, Microbiology, 2009
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
MT State Medical License 2019 - 2022
WA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Emerging Leader Colorado Public Health Association, 2023
- Special Achievement Award, District VIII American Academy of Pediatrics District, 2021
- Community Teaching Award Montana Family Medicine Residency, 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pediatric Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Experiences, Practices, and Attitudes in Rural Primary Care Clinicians.David M Higgins, Amanda M Skenadore, Cathryn Perreira, Anna Furniss, Sarah E Brewer
Academic Pediatrics. 2025-03-01 - The Dire Need for Surveillance of Vaccine Hesitancy in the United States.David M Higgins, Sean T O'Leary
American Journal of Public Health. 2024-10-01 - 2 citationsA World without Measles and Rubella: Addressing the Challenge of Vaccine Hesitancy.David M Higgins, Sean T O'Leary
Vaccines. 2024-06-20
Press Mentions
Vaccination Slumps and Research Cuts Threaten Long-Term Public HealthApril 2nd, 2025- North Carolina Preps for Potential Measles OutbreakApril 1st, 2025
- Why Michigan Is Vulnerable to Measles Outbreaks: ‘Public Health Has Been a Victim of Our Own Success’March 14th, 2025
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American College of Preventive MedicineMember
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