Carson Higgs, MD

Carson Paul Higgs, MD Pronunciation Guide

Family Medicine
4.8of 5 | (839) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

ARC Quarry Lake Ages seen: 10 - 99 Joined ARC: 2011

About Carson Paul Higgs, MD

  • Dr. Higgs currently has long wait times for new patients. Please see below for providers he recommends to new patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC.

    If Dr. Higgs is your primary care physician, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).


    Dr. Higgs andhis wife, Sarah, have four children. Along with chasing the kids, he enjoys more traditional forms of exercise, traveling, and participating in medical missions.

Good health care involves caring for the entire person, addressing their physical, mental and spiritual health. It is my goal to provide thorough, personal care for each person I see.

Services

Annual Physical Exam

Annual Physical Exam

An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC doctor, address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.

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Breast Exams

Breast Exams

Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.

Chronic Care Management

Chronic Care Management

Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.

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Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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Immunizations

Immunizations

Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.

Medicare Wellness

Medicare Wellness

A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan.  It is conducted by a dedicated Medical Wellness Provider at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.

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Mental Health Medication Management

Mental Health Medication Management

ARC offers mental health medication management for patients with behavioral or cognitive health conditions.

Minor Procedures

Minor Procedures

ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.

Musculoskeletal Care

Musculoskeletal Care

ARC Family Medicine doctors can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.

Pap Smear

Pap Smear

Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.

Prostate Screenings

Prostate Screenings

Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

Our providers are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Well-Check Exam

Well-Check Exam

A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Medical School
    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2006
  • Residency
    McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation, Waco, TX, 2009
  • Education
    B.S. in Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2002
  • Professional Positions
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society
  • Awards & Honors
    • Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2022

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • September 29, 2023

    Dr. Higgs was very good at explaining everything to me.

  • September 29, 2023

    Was Excellent

  • September 29, 2023

    The Doc was on time today.

  • September 28, 2023

    As a parent I liked Dr. Higgs. He spoke to my 14yo and included him in the conversation the entire appt. His bedside manner was great. And he had an entertaining sense of humor. When I asked my 14yo how he like Dr. Higgs, he said "I liked him. He was alright." which in ten speak is pretty high praise. Two while sentences instead of the normal grunt or shoulder shrug.

  • September 28, 2023

    Dr. Higgs is always very knowledgeable and personable. No one likes going to the doctor, but I don't dread it anymore.

  • September 28, 2023

    Dr Higgs is very thorough and took time to explain things in detail to me.