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Dr. Patrick Higgins, MD

Dr. Patrick Higgins, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Higgins, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bloomfield, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Higgins has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 109 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (109 reviews)

Practice

1255 Broad St Bloomfield, NJ 07003

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Higgins specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Higgins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins

4.5
109 ratings, 76 with a written review
5 star
85%
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4 star
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3 star
2%
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2 star
1%
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1 star
9%
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Deodat Indhal
I was very depressed this morning and I went to Dr Higgins and he makes me feel so comfortable . I have all confidence in him. He seems very knowledgeable
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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Dr Higgins is the best!
Visiting Dr. Higgins office is like entering a finely tuned machine. I was seen promptly and proceeded through each step with ease and in a timely manner. Everyone is warm, welcoming, and professional. Dr. Higgins takes his time, explains everything to you and has good interpersonal skills.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Sobel – Mar 29, 2025
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Clinical follow up…
You and your staff made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the whole process You explained my condition in a way that was easy to understand. Thanks to your treatment, my vision has significantly improved.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 22, 2025
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Very knowledgeable
Waited long but it was worth it
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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GLongo – Feb 21, 2025
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The office staff is very professional and ready to accommodate to your needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2025
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Dr. Higgins and all of the doctors in his group that I have met so far are so friendly, courteous, and put you at ease. They are very knowledgeable and good at what they do.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Elizabeth Bechtold – Feb 06, 2025
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Excellent diagnostic
Short and to the point. Takes great care to diagnose. Will explain when asked a question.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kathy Brennan – Feb 05, 2025
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The Best eye Doctor ever.
It was wonderful I didn't had wait that long . They called me right away.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Luz Barris – Feb 01, 2025
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The staff was very helpful and very professional. Dr. Higgins was very thorough and answered all my questions completely. He was very kind and understanding.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2025
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Highly recommend Dr. Higgins, he has been treating me for Retinal Vein Occlusion in my left eye, he takes time he reviews the charts and photos of my eye with me and the course of treatment which is a combination of injections and laser. He is very professional and friendly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary K – Jan 13, 2025
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Simply the best there is
Dr Higgins is a caring and skilled provider. He is the best in his field and I would most definitely recommend him to anyone needing a Retina Specialist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rosalind Lapin – Jan 12, 2025
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Dr Higgins, has great knowledge and expertise. He has great bedside manners! He took his time explaining my condition and giving his professional opinion of the best course of action; while also considering my concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thandi Mercurius – Dec 07, 2024
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Excellent doctor!
Dr. Higgins is thorough, professional and caring. He will explain everything in complete detail. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. His staff is also very friendly and professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JOE DATTOLI – Oct 26, 2024
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Great care, great service
Great service always a pleasure and going to see Dr. Higgins and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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God Shammgod – Sep 14, 2024
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Excellent doctor! Very thorough and thoughtful.
He explained what the problem with my eye was, and how they were going to go about fixing it. His explanation put me so much at ease!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janmath – Sep 13, 2024
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Follow up visit
Waiting time was much more tolerable with total visit about an hour vs the usual 2-3 hours. People friendly, proficient and professional. Dr Higgins is thorough, caring and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2024
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Dr, Patrick Higgins
110 % PERFECT !!I have had Dr. Higgins for 20 years !! He is the best doctor in this field …
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Phyllis J. Spagnuolo – Aug 03, 2024
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By far the best doctor for Retina issues around
Dr. Higgins is extremely knowledgeable, patient and always has his patients best interest at heart. He has 100% saved my vision and has made gotten me through some REALLY hard procedures. I wouldn't recommend anyone who is having eye issues see anyone else. The wait is worth it.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Hivry – Jun 11, 2024
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Dr. Higgins is thorough; I feel well taken care of
Dr. Higgins is professional and caring. I feel comfortable in his care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 07, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Patrick Higgins, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bloomfield, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Higgins has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993. He is...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Nyu Langone Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Nyu Hospitals Center

    Residency Hospital
  • St Barnabas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Umdnj New Jersey Med School

    Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Ambulatory Center for Excellence In Surgery1255 Broad St Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office1086 Teaneck Rd Ste 2A Teaneck, NJ 07666
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Practice

Office6121 Kennedy Blvd North Bergen, NJ 07047
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd
    Teaneck, NJ 07666

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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