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David Higgins, MD, Pediatrics, Aurora, CO

DavidMichaelHigginsMDMPH MS

Pediatrics Aurora, CO

Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy

Pediatrics; Preventive Medicine; Public Health; Health Services Research; Immunization Delivery and Confidence Research

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Summary

  • Dr. David Higgins is a pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist in Aurora, CO. He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He is experienced in general pediatrics, public health, preventive medicine, and health services research. He has more than 20 publications and over 1,000 citations.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    University of Colorado School of MedicineResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 2021 - 2023
  • Colorado School of Public Health
    Colorado School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology, 2021 - 2023
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2013
  • Colorado State University
    Colorado State UniversityMS, Microbiology, 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2019 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Emerging Leader Colorado Public Health Association, 2023
  • Special Achievement Award, District VIII American Academy of Pediatrics District, 2021
  • Community Teaching Award Montana Family Medicine Residency, 2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Parents’ Attitudes About Vaccines?
    Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Parents’ Attitudes About Vaccines?December 13th, 2023
  • Interview: Puncturing Misconceptions About Vaccine Hesitancy
    Interview: Puncturing Misconceptions About Vaccine HesitancyApril 9th, 2024
  • Opinion: Measles Is Back. Coloradans Should Be Concerned
    Opinion: Measles Is Back. Coloradans Should Be ConcernedDecember 29th, 2023

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