Dr. Michael S Higgins
Dental AnesthesiologyNPI: 1023184181
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About This Provider
Dr. Michael Higgins is a board-certified dental anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience helping patients feel comfortable and safe during dental procedures. He specializes in office-based anesthesia care and has particular expertise in treating children and performing tongue and lip tie treatments. Dr. Higgins is a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and the American College of Dentists, and he has been recognized with the prestigious Dr. Leonard M. Monheim Lifetime Achievement Award. He also teaches anesthesiology at the University of Illinois and serves as a consultant to the state. Dr. Higgins accepts most PPO insurance plans and is currently accepting new patients at his Chicago-area practice.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- Dental School (DDS)
- Hospital General Practice Residency, New York
- Anesthesiology Residency, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago (1980-82)
Board Certifications
- National Board of Anesthesiology
- Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist
- American Dental Board of Anesthesiology
NPI registered: 11/28/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (Fellow)
- American College of Dentists (Fellow)
- International College of Dentists (Fellow)
- Illinois Dental Society of Anesthesiology (Past President)
- Illinois State Dental Society (Past President)
- American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (Past President)
- Chicago Dental Society
- Northwest Suburban Dental Society (Past President)
Awards & Recognition
- Dr. Leonard M. Monheim Lifetime Achievement Award for Anesthesiology
Beyond the Office
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Illinois Hospital Medical Center
Faculty member, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Consultant to Illinois State Department of Professional Regulation
Regional and national lecturer in Anesthesiology for Dentistry
Published in Anesthesiology for Dentistry
Chicago Dental Society: Mediation & Peer Review member, Chicago Midwinter Lecture and Exhibits Committees, Program Chairman of Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Members Group Chairman
Illinois State Dental Society: Publications and Legislative committees, Board of Trustees member, ISDS Leadership Conference Program Chairman, Annual Session Program Chairman, ADA delegate
Native of Chicago area
Resides in Palatine with wife Mary and three children: Ryan, Lindsay, and Mitchell
Enjoys spending time with family
Enjoys boating, fishing, and gardening
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