Background
O'Higgins, Niall John was born on January 28, 1942 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Niall Bartholomew and Joan (O'Shea) O'Higgins.
O'Higgins, Niall John was born on January 28, 1942 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Niall Bartholomew and Joan (O'Shea) O'Higgins.
Bachelor of Medicine BChir Bachelor of the Arts of Obstetrics with honors, National University Ireland, Dublin, 1965. Bachelor of Science with honors, National University Ireland, Dublin, 1967.
House surgeon, senior house officer various hosps, Ireland and United Kingdom. Research registrar surgery Luton and Dunstable Hospital, England, 1970. Senior registrar, tutor surgery Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, 1971-1974.
Tutor surgery University College Dublin, Ireland, 1974-1976. Senior lecturer, consultant surgeon University College Hospital Medical School, London, 1976-1978. Professor surgery, department head University College, Dublin, 1977—2008.
Consultant in field, since 2008. Professor Arabian Gulf University Department Surgery, Bahrain, Chairman, Bahrain. Board member Natl Cancer Screening Board, Ireland, 2007—2008.
Fellow: American College of Surgeons (honorary), Royal College Surgeons, England (honorary), Royal College Physicians Glasgow (honorary), College Physicians and Surgeons South Africa (honorary). Member: International Surgical Group, James IV Association Surgeons, Inc., European Institute Oncology (consultant), World Federation Surgical Oncology Society (past president), European Society Surgical Oncology, Federation European Cancer Societies, Royal College Surgeons Ireland, Royal College Surgeons England (honorary).
Married Rosaleen Elizabeth Healy. Children: Amy, Eoin, Lisa, Conor.