Sarah Higgs

Sarah Kay Higgs, MD

Family Medicine
4.8of 5 | (345) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

ARC Far West Ages seen: 10 - 99 Joined ARC: 2011

About Sarah Kay Higgs, MD

Being a good physician starts with understanding that each person is unique and has great value. Thus I do my best to provide care for each patient physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Services

Annual Physical Exam

Annual Physical Exam

An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), 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 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 Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) 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 and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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 physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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 and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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
  • Residency
    McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation, Waco, TX, 2011
  • Medical School
    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2008
  • Education
    B.S in Biochemical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2004
  • Professional Positions
    • Member, American Academy of Family Physicians
    • Member, Texas Academy of Family Physicians
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

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

4.8out of 5
  • January 24, 2025

    Dr. Higgs really cares about me. I appreciate that!

  • January 23, 2025

    Dr Higgs is outstanding!

  • January 23, 2025

    I like how Dr. Higgs always takes the time to listen. Always has a plan of treatment and gives me choices.

  • January 22, 2025

    Dr. Sarah Higgs is an amazing doctor, she doesn't miss a beat she gives clear instructions and helpful advice on how to manage and maintain my health, with healthy practices, medication instructions and guidelines to insure I am doing all I need to for my well being. She's the best doctor I've ever had in my life. She's a great asset to not only ARC but to all who depend on her medical expertise.

  • January 22, 2025

    Always very attentive to my needs I have always very happy to visit with her! She gives me good advice She is my perfect doctor

  • January 22, 2025

    Due to the weather ARC efficiently called and converted the in-house appt to a telemedicine visit. Was able to keep the appt and proceed with followups.

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