Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD, San Luis Obispo, CA

About Dr. Robert Higginbotham

Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D., is a talented and empathetic ophthalmologist who treats patients at Pacific Eye. Dr. Higginbotham sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach. In Dr. Higginbotham’s own words, “as a doctor in Vietnam, I saw what the ravages of war can do to people’s lives. That experience led me to form a nonprofit corporation to build free eye care clinics in Vietnam. It’s incredibly gratifying to help these people see a new world.” After graduating from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a Bachelor of Science in zoology, Dr. Higginbotham earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco and his internship at Brooke Army Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Higginbotham is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Higginbotham served as a surgeon in war-torn Vietnam, which inspired him to help the underprivileged through eye care. He formed a nonprofit corporation to build free eye care clinics in Vietnam to help the men, woman, and children of that country through improved vision. This enthusiasm for improving people’s vision continues today with his patients from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. At Pacific Eye, Dr. Higginbotham specializes in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, oculoplastics, and general ophthalmology. His experience as a clinical instructor in eye surgery has allowed him to develop a particularly communicative and compassionate bedside manner, which goes a long way in helping his patients to understand and be at ease about their care, even when surgery is necessary.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Age-related macular degeneration

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Cataract

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Age-related macular degeneration

Office locations

Pacific Eye Surgeons (1 of 2)

3855 Broad St, Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Pacific Eye Surgeons (2 of 2)

931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Education and background

Practice names

Pacific Eye Surgeons

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Vanderbilt University, Doctor of Medicine

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1609878834

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What practice does Dr. Robert Higginbotham work with?

Dr. Robert Higginbotham works with Pacific Eye Surgeons.

Where is Dr. Robert Higginbotham's office located?

Dr. Robert Higginbotham has 2 office locations, including in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Higginbotham's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Higginbotham have?

Dr. Robert Higginbotham is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Higginbotham?

Dr. Robert Higginbotham frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Glaucoma Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Higginbotham on their profile.