JASON A. HIGGINS, M.D.
EDUCATION & SPECIALITY
Jason A. Higgins, M.D. grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana and graduated from
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Higgins received his Doctor of
Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed
residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Dr. Higgins
also performed an externship in Australia as Chief Resident learning different techniques
from surgeons abroad. In Los Angeles, he completed fellowship training in Sports Medicine
and Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute
(SCOI). He specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee,
hip, ankle and elbow.
RESEARCH/EXPERIENCE/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dr. Higgins participated in a variety of research projects and publications in
both trauma and sports medicine. He also wrote a textbook chapter for shoulder arthroscopy. Dr.
Higgins has extensive experience treating athletic injuries and has been credited as an instructor
of orthopedic surgery, teaching shoulder arthroscopy techniques to other orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Higgins served as the team physician for several high schools and universities including
the University of Oklahoma. He currently provides consult for a number of NFL players with
injuries.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
He is a member of the American Medical Association, Arthroscopy Association of
North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the Louisiana Medical Society and the Lafourche Parish
Medical Society.
HOBBIES
Outside of the office, Dr. Higgins enjoys time with family, fishing, jogging,
hunting, golf and travel.
APPOINTMENTS FOR CONSULTATION
Jason A. Higgins, M.D is available to see patients at Orthopaedic Sports Specialists
of Louisiana (OSSL) in Thibodaux. For an appointment, call 985.625.2200. |
