Lydia K. Higgs, CGC

Genetics

(5.0 out of 5)
98 Total Ratings
(5.0 out of 5)
98 Total Ratings

VTC Faculty

Carilion Clinic
Call 540-985-9888

"As a genetic counselor, I am passionate about empowering my patients and their families through education and support regarding hereditary cancer, including navigating the intricacies of genetic testing, medical management and family communication. "

Background

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • Genetics
  • Breast Surgery
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Breast Cancer

NPI

  • 1649804857

Services

Conditions Treated

  • Family history of cancer
  • Genetic testing coordination
  • Hereditary cancer
  • Personal history of cancer in a child
  • Personal history of cancer in an adult
  • Risk assessment for cancer

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

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Listened Carefully

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Easy Instructions

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Knew Medical History

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Showed Respect

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Spent Enough Time

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18 total reviews

(5.0 out of 5)

Everyone in the office was very kind and caring.

(5.0 out of 5)

Very thorough explanation but a bit canned.

(5.0 out of 5)

Lydia was wonderful!

(5.0 out of 5)

Extremely knowledgeable! Very patient w/my questions - excellent provider visit!!

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Ms. Higgs is very kind & patient.

(5.0 out of 5)

I could not ask for better.

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Very knowledgeable about genetics.

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Ms. Lydia Higgs was friendly, on time, had good knowledge, always smiled and was helpful and gave us very good information. We were very happy that we saw her for our appointment. She was very professional and concerned.

(4.17 out of 5)

Provider is genetic counselor, @ complex and confusing topic to discuss w/patient. Perhaps could have distilled the information better, particularly for those not versant in medical & scientific terminology.

(5.0 out of 5)

Excellent communication and knowledge.

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