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Certified physician assistant Kara Higgins chose to dedicate her career to addressing the changing and often challenging health needs of women. She does so by counseling her patients through family planning and preconception health, contraception management and evidence-based medical care. In addition to obstetrics and gynecology, she is clinically trained in primary care, pediatrics, pain management and other disciplines.
Kara worked as a nursing assistant while pursuing two undergraduate degrees in Human Development and Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Radford University at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va. Outside of the office, Kara enjoys a very active lifestyle of running, reading, traveling, cooking and entertaining. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Texas Academy of Physician Assistants.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
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4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.6
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.7
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (69 Ratings, 26 Comments)
5.0
Jul 2024
Everyone was friendly, it was clean, and my doctor listened to my needs.
5.0
Jul 2024
They did a good job of making it a seamless process beginning to end
5.0
Jul 2024
Both the nurse who did my vitals and took my information, and the physicians assistant were excellent. It's been years since I have sat in the doctors office and felt like someone was actually listening to me.
5.0
Jul 2024
Excellent!
5.0
Jul 2024
Kara Higgins was kind and made sure I was comfortable the whole visit. I would recommend this office to friends and family
5.0
Jul 2024
Kara is awesome!!
5.0
Jul 2024
Excellent care from making appointment to office visit and seeing Ms, Higgins. Referred another family member as well.
5.0
Jun 2024
Best female doctor and very kind staff
5.0
Jun 2024
This visit was the best experience I have ever had!Excellent!!
5.0
Jun 2024
Your office is friendly, clean and organized! Kara is always so nice and makes me feel at ease during my visit!
5.0
Jun 2024
Staff is always happy, friendly and welcoming.
4.8
Jun 2024
Dr. Higgins was professional, and attentive. She had a high degree of empathy with me and my concerns. Overall experience was positive.
4.8
Jun 2024
Overall all good experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. Waiting area was clean. Examine room was comfortable.
5.0
May 2024
Overall the appointment was great. We were in & out in 20 mins.
5.0
May 2024
I'm so glad I found this dr and her staff are always so kind and easy to talk to
5.0
May 2024
My favorite Dr and staff to see !
5.0
May 2024
Everyone was very nice and courteous. The Dr's listened to me and is still helping me with my issues. They check back with me and I feel very comfortable.
5.0
May 2024
They were really patient and kind. I was really anxious and they calmed me down.
5.0
May 2024
I love how friendly everyone is. Kara Higgins was very understanding and helpful.
5.0
May 2024
Everyone at this clinic is overall so friendly I just love everything about it.
3.4
Apr 2024
Very long wait time
5.0
Apr 2024
Kara was very understanding and sympathetic to my needs. She answered all of my questions thoroughly.
5.0
Apr 2024
Very friendly and professional with a personal touch.
5.0
Apr 2024
Probably my best experience I've had in years at a doctors office. It was busy but wait was not long at all
5.0
Apr 2024
Kara was amazing. I felt comfortable and in a safe space to talk about my concerns and received great advice for next steps and family planning. Her bedside manner is fantastic as well.