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Miss
Miss Joanna Higgins
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
4,631+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
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).
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
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,713 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,743 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,295 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,040 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.9428/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38789588 · cited by 201
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.4823/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34178872 · cited by 51
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · joanne.higgins@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
