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Miss Joanna Higgins

Verificato Orthopaedic Surgery Salisbury

Miss Joanna Higgins

11 anni di esperienza 5.0 (1 recensioni verificate)

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, Regno Unito, 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, Regno Unito and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Informazioni

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

Istruzione e formazione

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

Carriera e incarichi

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

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

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

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-F0966002 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

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

Servizi e prezzi

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

Studio, team e in pratica

Joanna Higgins
HEADSHOT
Joanna Higgins in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joanna Higgins with the team
WITH TEAM
Joanna Higgins at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video

introduction · 120s
Meet Joanna Higgins

Ricerca e pubblicazioni

indice 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 · citato da 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 · citato da 51

Conferenze su invito

  • 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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

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

Iscrizioni a società

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

Articoli di questo medico

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

Per pazienti internazionali

Coordinatore
Patient liaison · joanne.higgins@euroclinics.example
Assicurazioni internazionali accettate
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Posizione

1 tag

Recensioni dei pazienti

1 recensioni verificate
5.00
★★★★★
1 recensione
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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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    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 Regno Unito doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Salisbury matters

Medical practice in Regno Unito is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Regno Unito medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Salisbury carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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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?

    Joanna Higgins has a verified rating of 5/5 from 1 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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