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UT Health RGV
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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Michael Higham, DPM

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Department:
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Certifications:
Podiatry

Languages:
English

Locations

Image of clinic UT Health RGV Multispecialty (Harlingen)

UT Health RGV Multispecialty (Harlingen)

2106 Treasure Hills Blvd., Suite 1.326, Harlingen, TX. 78550

PHONE: (956) 296-1519 | FAX: (956) 296-1331

Services & Treatments

Surgical and non-surgical care of the foot and ankle, including:

  • Acute and chronic pain
  • Acute and chronic trauma
  • Deformities
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Sports medicine related to the foot and ankle
  • Gait abnormality
  • Skin disorders of the foot and ankle

Biography

Dr. Michael Higham is a dedicated Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at UT Health RGV. He also currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine. He graduated with honors from both Utah State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science, and Midwestern University College of Podiatric Medicine, where he received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his surgical training at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center.

As clinical faculty at UTRGV SOPM, Dr. Higham teaches and mentors the next generation of podiatric physicians and surgeons. At UT Health RGV, Dr. Higham provides comprehensive, conservative, and surgical care of the foot and ankle. His principal professional interests include foot and ankle sports medicine, for which he instructs the course at UTRGV SOPM; biomechanics, where he was honored with the Paul H. and Carol F. Rasmussen Excellence in Biomechanics Award in 2021; and pediatric podiatry, in which he received extensive training at McClain Children's Hospital.