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Geoffrey Higgs, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Prosser, WA

GeoffreyBHiggsMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Prosser, WA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Director of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    723 Memorial St
    Prosser, WA 99350
    Phone+1 509-786-2222

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1998 - 1999
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Chief Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1994
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1994
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Research, 1989 - 1990
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1988
  • University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
    University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied ScienceBS, Systems Engineering, 1978 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1991 - 2001
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1999 - 2000
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution EMR, GE Healthcare, 2011-2013
  • The Frank E. Stinchfield Award Columbia University, 1994
  • The Orren D. Baab Award Columbia University, 1994
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Osteoarthritis and Total Shoulder Replacement.
    Higgs GB, Pollock RG, Weinstein DM, Self EB, Flatow EL and Bigliani LU, New York Academy of Medicine, New York
  • Anterior Capsulolabral Reconstruction of the Shoulder in Athletes.
    Rubenstein DL, Jobe FS, Glousman RE, Kitne RS, Pink M and Giangarva, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Residual Motion and Function after Glenohumeral or Scapulthoracic Arthrodesis.
    Harryman DT, Walker ED, Harris SL, Sidles JA, Jackins and Matsen FA, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
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Lectures

  • Electrothermal Energy in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage. 
    Virginia Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia

Press Mentions

  • Shirley S. Chang, MD, a Nephrologist with ECMC’s Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney Care
    Shirley S. Chang, MD, a Nephrologist with ECMC’s Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney CareAugust 3rd, 2021
  • Geoffrey B. Higgs, MD, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with International Orthopaedic Surgery Consultants
    Geoffrey B. Higgs, MD, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with International Orthopaedic Surgery ConsultantsAugust 3rd, 2021
  • New Doctors, Health Providers Join Tri-Cities and Prosser Practices
    New Doctors, Health Providers Join Tri-Cities and Prosser PracticesNovember 26th, 2023