Dr. Ronald Higgins, MD
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Dermatology
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Dermatology Specialists of Kansas City
1010 Carondelet Drive Bldg. A,
Suite 125
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
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Suite 125
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
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(816) 942-1150
Medical Expertise of Dr. Ronald Higgins, MD
Dr. Higgins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Ronald Higgins, MD
Dr. Ronald A. Higgins, MD is a board-certified Kansas City dermatologist providing care to patients at Dermatology Specialists of Kansas City.
Dr. Higgins also serves as staff member of Saint Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City and Associate Clinical Professor at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where he teaches medical students in a clinical setting.
Dr. Higgins is a Fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Metropolitan Medical Society, and the Kansas City Dermatological Society that he previously served as as President.
Patient Education Resources
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Higgins received his medical degree from the University of Missouri where he also completed his dermatology residency training.