Dr Marie Higgins MB. B.Ch.B.A.O. Dip.Clin.Psych. D.O.W.H. M.I.C.G.P
Coolum Beach Doctors & MoleMax Skin Check Clinic
Dr Maria Higgins was born and educated in Longford Ireland. She studied Medicine at University College Dublin, Ireland graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics in 1995.
Dr Higgins spent five years working in hospitals in Ireland in various fields of medicine including: general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, paediatrics, emergency medicine and ear nose and throat. She completed a Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry in 1998 and a Diploma in Obstetrics and Women’s health in 2000.She completed the Midlands General Practitioner Training Scheme in 2001 and was awarded the M.I.C.G.P.-Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners in 2001.Dr Higgins worked in various general practices in Ireland before emigrating to Australia in 2003.She initially worked in Brisbane and moved to the Sunshine coast in 2005.
Dr Higgins enjoys all aspects of general practice. She has special interests in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Child and Adolescent health, skin cancer, Travel medicine and Preventive medicine. She believes in a holistic approach to patient care.
