HIGGINS MARCUS DMD

Worst dental experience

Average Rating

20

Was seen for wisdom teeth extraction for 4 impacted teeth. During my consultation I was told the procedure would not be a problem and I would be given gas to make me comfortable. I was also prescribed Valuum to take prior to the procedure. After undergoing a 3 hour procedure of only receiving multiple novocaine shots, as though I was having a cavity filled, I was told that only one tooth was extracted and they had to stop because he "was running out of time" and had other appointments. I experienced intense pain throughout the entire procedure, and a large amount of bleeding. When I called...

Posted by Alison M. on July 16, 2015. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Editorial review from Citysearch

Last May I had my wisdom teeth pulled by Marcus Higgins. My surgery took almost 3 hours, and while my wife (who was 8 months pregnant at the time) waited in the office listening to Office Manager Kristina & another associate talk about their trip to Las Vegas that weekend. By the time I left the office, Dr. Higgins had already left to catch his flight for Las Vegas. When I arrived home, I had massive bleeding and tried to call his office. Noone anwsered his phone (@ 4:24pm) and went to voicemail but had no forwarding information or who to contact in the event of an emergency. I ended up in...

Posted by by jeffb1488323828 at Citysearch on February 13, 2013. Brought to you by Citysearch.

This could happen to you

Average Rating

20

My wife had 3 teeth removed and Dr Higgins personally agreed to call in prescription and left my wife without any painkillers. Also, wife had complications from the surgery and Dr Higgins walked away from me when I tried to discuss face to face- and I even waited to avoid discussing issues in front of another patient. Dr Higgins then dropped my wife as a client after we complained.
Christine is helpful and caring, however, she works for a dentist who doesn't prescribe painkillers strong enough to help with major pain and does not take responsibility for his unprofessional actions. You’re...

Posted by by michaelg123 at Citysearch on April 23, 2012. Brought to you by Citysearch.

This could happen to you – My wife had 3 teeth removed and Dr Higgins personally agreed to call in prescription and left my wife without any painkillers. Also, wife had complications from the surgery and Dr Higgins walked away from me when I tried to discuss face to face- and I even waited to avoid discussing issues in front of another patient. Dr Higgins then dropped my wife as a client after we complained.
Christine is helpful and caring, however, she works for a dentist who doesn't prescribe painkillers strong enough to help with major pain and does not take responsibility for his...

Posted by michael g. on April 22, 2012. Brought to you by Citysearch.