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Miss Joanna Higgins

Verificado Orthopaedic Surgery Salisbury

Miss Joanna Higgins

11 años de experiencia 5.0 (1 reseñas verificadas)

4,631+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Miss Joanna Higgins at a glance

Miss Joanna Higgins is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Salisbury, Reino Unido, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Salisbury, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Miss Joanna Higgins is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialised expertise in Hand and Wrist Surgery. Graduating from the University of Birmingham in 2005, she underwent training in the Midlands before commencing Specialist Training in Wessex in 2007. Completing her Trauma and Orthopaedic training in 2018, she was awarded a nationally appointed subspecialist fellowship at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, renowned worldwide for its excellence in hand surgery. Under the mentorship of esteemed plastic and orthopaedic hand surgeons, she developed her skills before being appointed to a substantive consultant post at University Hospitals Dorset in 2021.
Joanna believes in tailoring treatment plans to individual needs and involving patients in decision-making. Her clinical interests cover a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, fracture management, and degenerative arthritis. She offers innovative approaches for managing conditions such as base of thumb arthritis, including replacement surgery.
Passionate about Quality and Service Improvement in Hand and Wrist Surgery, Joanna is actively involved in the national collaborative initiative, HandsFirst, focusing on enhancing trauma care across the UK. She leads this initiative in Dorset, emphasising procedures under local anaesthetic to empower patients and minimise reliance on general anaesthesia.
Committed to medical education, Joanna serves as the Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Tutor for Poole Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset, providing educational supervision to junior doctors. She is a respected faculty member for the Royal College and directs various international surgical courses. 
With a keen interest in clinical research and academia, Joanna actively participates in international scientific courses and conferences. She holds memberships with prestigious professional organisations such as the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS), British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH), Orthopaedic Trauma Society (OTS), and Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM).

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Miss Joanna Higgins

Educación y formación

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Salisbury (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Salisbury (GB)

Carrera y nombramientos

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-453092 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-F0966002 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

ProcedimientoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 2,713
Annual physical exam 99395 1,743
Vaccination administration 90471 1,295
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,040

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

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Joanna Higgins in consultation
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Vídeos

introduction · 120s
Meet Joanna Higgins

Investigación y publicaciones

índice h: 14 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Joanna Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9428/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38789588 · citado por 201
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Joanna Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4823/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34178872 · citado por 51

Conferencias invitadas

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Salisbury · 2023 · oral abstract

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Salisbury · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Membresías en sociedades

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2016

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-27 · Lectura de 6 min
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-28 · Lectura de 6 min

Para pacientes internacionales

Coordinador
Patient liaison · joanne.higgins@euroclinics.example
Seguros internacionales aceptados
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Ubicación

1 etiqueta

Reseñas de pacientes

1 reseñas verificadas
5.00
★★★★★
1 reseña
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Miss Joanna Higgins's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Miss Joanna Higgins treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Joanna Higgins specialise in?

    Joanna Higgins specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Salisbury, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Joanna Higgins treat?

    Joanna Higgins treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Joanna Higgins practise?

    Joanna Higgins practises in Salisbury, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Joanna Higgins speak?

    Joanna Higgins speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Joanna Higgins?

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