About
Dr. Higi has a degree in Biology and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Over the following decades, he staffed emergency departments, served patients in small clinics and hospitals across the Four Corners region and the Dakotas, and opened a solo family practice in Cortez, Colorado. He relocated to New Mexico in 2010 with his wife before joining Presbyterian Medical Group's outpatient family medicine team.
Dr. Higi holds certification in Tapas Acupressure Technique, a mind-body approach he uses to help patients process anxiety, trauma, and other health concerns. His clinical focus covers family medicine, integrative medicine, and preventive care, with particular interest in chronic disease management. Outside medicine, he enjoys hiking, camping, and rock climbing in the Southwest. He also wrote the digital novel Navajo Gold, drawn from his years living and working on the Navajo Nation. He lives in Albuquerque with his wife Laura and their dog Biscuit.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. Biology
Medical School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
Additional Training
Certified in Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Higi right for?
Dr. Higi suits patients who want a physician with broad clinical experience and a whole-person perspective. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or hypothyroidism benefit from his preventive focus. He works well with patients interested in mind-body approaches, including those dealing with anxiety or trauma. His 24/7 availability and willingness to make house calls make him a strong fit for patients who value direct, accessible care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Higi treats a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. His focus areas include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, asthma, COPD, anxiety, and trauma. He also manages urgent care needs such as minor injuries and lacerations.
Dr. Higi is certified in Tapas Acupressure Technique, a psychological process he uses to help patients work through anxiety and trauma. He also incorporates lifestyle coaching, dietary counseling, and mindfulness-based stress reduction into his care plans.
Dr. Higi earned both his undergraduate degree and his MD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Dr. Higi has practiced primary care medicine for more than two decades. His experience spans emergency medicine, rural family practice, and outpatient primary care across Colorado, the Dakotas, the Four Corners area, and New Mexico.
Yes. Members have direct access to Dr. Higi's cell phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The practice also offers same-day appointments, telehealth visits, and house calls when needed.
Dr. Higi sees patients from age three through the senior years. His family medicine background covers a wide range of age groups and health needs.
Yes. The practice offers a free 30-minute introductory meeting with Dr. Higi so prospective patients can ask questions and assess whether the practice is a good fit.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026