Jason A. Higgins, MD
EDUCATION
FELLOWSHIP
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery
Southern California Orthopaedic Institute (SCOI)
RESIDENCY
Orthopaedic Surgery & Internal Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery
Shoulder, Knee, and Hip
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Louisiana Medical Society
Lafourche Parish Medical Society
Louisiana Orthopaedic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Higgins participated in a variety of research projects and publications in both trauma and sports medicine. He also wrote a textbook chapter for shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Higgins has extensive experience treating athletic injuries and has been credited as an instructor of orthopaedic surgery, teaching shoulder arthroscopy techniques to other orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Higgins served as the team physician for several high schools and universities including the University of Oklahoma. He currently consults for a number of NFL players with injuries.
APPOINTMENTS
The doctor is available to see patients at the following locations:
​​Thibodaux, Raceland, and Franklin.​​
For an appointment, call 985.625.2200.