


Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD
Dr. Robert Higginbotham, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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805 Aerovista Pl Ste 109 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401At a Glance
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About Me
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I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.biography
Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D., is a talented and empathetic ophthalmologist who treats patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa...read moreOphthalmology
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Letterman Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1977Brook Amc
Internship Hospital, 1970Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1969
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- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Practice
- Call
- Fax
- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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