- Dr. Ruth Higdon, MD
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Dr. Ruth Higdon, MD
Gynecological Oncology
- Alaska, Anchorage
Overview
Dr. Ruth Higdon, MD works in Anchorage, Alaska is a specialist in Gynecological Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and graduated La St University. Dr. Higdon is affiliated with Alaska Native Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital
Specialties
- Gynecological Oncology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Conditions
• Broken Hand• Diagnostic Endoscopy
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Food Allergy - Castor Bean
• Food Allergy - Fruit
• Food Allergy - Garlic
• FotoFinder® Melanoma Detection
• Herbal Agent Adverse Reaction - Polygonum Multiflorum
• Homosexual Issues
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• Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
• Joint Implant
• Joint Replacement, Robotic-Assisted
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
• Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Microscopic Polyangiitis
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome Associated With Isolated Del(5q) Chromosome Abnormality
• Neurofibromatosis, Type 2
• Ophthalmitis
• Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
• Primary Congenital Glaucoma
• Runny Nose
• Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
• Spleen Neoplasm
• Splenectomy
• Spondylosis Cervical Without Myelopathy
• Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
• Transitional Cell Cancer
• Tube Feeding
• Ventricular Resection
• Watering Eyes
• Yellow Nails
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Procedures
• Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status• Atrophic Vaginitis
• Carcinoma in Situ
• Cervical Cancer
• Cervical Polyps
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Colpopexy
• Colposcopy
• Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
• Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
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• Dilation and Curettage
• Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
• Endocervical Curettage
• Endometriosis
• Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
• Fallopian Tube Cancer
• Female Infertility
• Gynecologic Cancer Screening
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Hysterectomy - Open
• Hysteroscopy
• Laparotomy
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
• Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis
• Ovarian Cancer
• Ovarian Cysts
• Pap Smear Abnormalities
• Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
• Perimenopause
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
• Scleroderma
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
• Symptomatic Menopause
• Uterine Cancer
• Uterine Fibroids
• Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
• Vaginal Cancer
• Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
• Vulvar Cancer
• Vulvectomy
• Yeast Infections
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
State License
- Alaska
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
La St University
New Orleans, LA, USA
New Orleans, LA, USA
New Orleans, LA, USA
New Orleans, LA, USA
Medical School
University Of Missouri--Kansas City School Of Medicine
Kansas City, MO, United States
Kansas City, MO, United States
Kansas City, MO, United States
Kansas City, MO, United States
Awards
1 SGO
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The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
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We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
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Office Locations
Primary location
Denali OB/GYN
4001 Dale Street Suite 105
Alaska (AK)
Anchorage
99508
Phone:(907) 222-9930
Additional data:
Free Standing Surgery Center? No
Office Volume: 100 patients per day
Performs Procedures On Site? Yes
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- American Republic
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- Pathway X Bronze Direct CACA IN HIX
- PHCS Network PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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