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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Accepting new patients
  • Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint 1100 Pacific Ave Ste 300, Everett, WA 98201
  • (425) 412-8522

Brief Intro

Meet Alexander Higgins, DO

Dr. Alexander Higgins is a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon with a specialized focus on foot and ankle surgery. He completed his rigorous Orthopedic Surgery residency at the prestigious University of Washington and further refined his skills through a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Harvard Brigham and Women’s Hospital. With a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University, Dr. Higgins combines a holistic approach with advanced surgical techniques to provide exceptional care.

Key Specialties:

  • Sports injuries and ankle instability
  • Osteochondral lesions and Achilles tendon injuries
  • Ankle arthritis treatments, including total ankle replacement and fusion
  • Midfoot and hindfoot arthritis management
  • Great toe arthritis and toe deformity correction
  • Bunion correction and complex deformity reconstruction (flatfoot and cavovarus)

Dr. Higgins is committed to offering personalized treatment options tailored to each patient's unique needs. His extensive training allows him to provide a comprehensive range of services, from minimally invasive techniques and advanced arthroscopy to major reconstructive surgeries. Recognized as a Resident Scholar by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, he has contributed to leading medical journals and presented at significant orthopedic conferences.

Dr. Higgins is dedicated to ensuring the best patient-provider experience, guiding his patients through every step of their rehabilitation and recovery journey.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University of Washington

MEDICAL SCHOOL

A.T. Still University

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint
  • 1100 Pacific Ave Ste 300, Everett, WA 98201

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions Addressed

  • Foot Pain
  • Foot Injury
  • Foot and Ankle Injury
  • Ankle Fractures
  • Ankle Trauma
  • Ankle
  • Ankle Pain
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Foot and Ankle Fractures
  • Sports injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Osteochondral Lesions (OCL)
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
  • Lisfranc (midfoot) Fractures
  • Talus, Ankle, Subtalar, Midtarsal, Lis Francs, Metatarsal, Toe, Tarsal dislocations
  • Foot Arthritis
  • Flat Feet (Flatfoot)
  • Accessory Navicular
  • Achilles Tears (Acute and Chronic)
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Ankle Dislocations
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Chronic Ankle Sprain
  • Claw Toes
  • Clawtoes
  • Cleft Foot
  • Clubfoot (Talipes Equino Varus) Congenital
  • Adult Acquired Clubfoot
  • Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
  • Toe and Forefoot Fractures
  • Haglunds
  • Lisfranc Ligament Injuries
  • Mallet toes
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Polydactyly (Extra Toes)
  • Stress Fractures
  • Subtalar
  • Tarsal Coalition
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tibia Fractures
  • Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia
  • Tibia Stress Fractures
  • Toe Deformities
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel Pain
  • Heel Deformities
  • Heel Spurs
  • Calcaneus (heel) Fractures
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Procedures Performed

  • Total Ankle Replacement
  • Ankle Fusion
  • Toe Fusions
  • Claw toes
  • Bunion, Neuroma, hammer toe surgery
  • Hammertoe Surgery
  • Mallet toes
  • Minimally Invasive repair of hammertoes
  • Bunion removal
  • Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
  • Foot Reconstruction
  • Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery
  • Amputation
  • Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
  • Foot Care
  • Foot Fusions
  • Foot Orthotics
  • Foot Trauma
  • Drop Foot Surgery
  • Forefoot Reconstructive Surgery
  • Flatfoot Reconstruction (Pes Planus Surgery)
  • Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures
  • Achilles Repair
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • ORIF Ankle Fractures
  • Ankle Joint Arthroscopy (Ankle Scope)
  • Subtalar Fusion
  • Subtalar Joint Fusions
  • Cartiva (Sythetic Toe Joint Replacement)
  • Tarsal Tunnel Release (Open & Endoscopic)
  • Diabetic Limb Salvage
  • Tendon Lengthening Surgery
  • ORIF Midfoot Fractures
  • Diabetic foot surgery
  • 1st Toe Joint Fusions
  • Heel Pain Treatment
  • Joint Injection
  • Jones Tendon Transfer
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Anterior Tarsal Tunnel (Including Deep Peroneal Nerve)
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Tendon Reconstructions
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Providence Health Plans
  • Medicare
  • SelectHealth
  • Public Employees Health Program (PEHP)
  • Medicaid
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • HealthPartners
  • Corvel
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