Overview
Dr. Harry Papaconstantinou is a board-certified surgeon with a subspecialty in colon and rectal surgery. His professional interests include colon and rectal cancer, rectal prolapse, anorectal disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. As the Chair of the Department of Surgery in Temple, Dr. Papaconstantinou is passionate about working with faculty, surgeons, surgical trainees and surgical team members to provide the best care to his adult patients and improve outcomes. He is excited to have the opportunity to serve his community, patients and hospital. His focus with his department is to deliver innovative care to improve quality of life, enhance recovery and create efficiencies of care delivery. Dr. Papaconstantinou is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Chairs, the Southern Surgical Society and the Texas Surgical Society. He is a Counselor of the American Board of Surgery and is current President of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Papaconstantinou enjoys spending time with family and friends, including his wife (a plastic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White) and son Gus, traveling and experiencing new places, cultures and traditions. He also likes cooking, art and history.
Dr. Papaconstantinou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, and Proctitis.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Colorectal & General Surgery
Dr. Howton attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received his MD in 1990. He then went to Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas, and completed his Internship in 1991 and Residency in 1995. Fellowship training was completed in 1996 at Baylor University Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has a special interest in colonoscopy for the prevention of colon cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, colon and rectal cancer. He also has a special interest and training in the treatment for hemorrhoids, including methods of treatment completed in the medical office setting.Dr. Howton takes special interest in the treatment for fecal incontinence. Many patients with fecal incontinence are sometimes embarrassed by this problem and their quality of life is affected in a negative way. He has received certification and training in the Sacral Nervous System treatment used to control fecal incontinence. Patients who have had this procedure are very happy with change it has made in their lives. When not seeing patients, Dr. Howton enjoys spending time with his family, watching his sons play sports and following Baylor athletics. Dr. Howton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Scott Thomas is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, with a subspecialty in general surgery. His professional interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, colonoscopy, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, complex colorectal and abdominal conditions, re-operative surgery, acute care surgery and open and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Thomas is passionate about the total care of his adult patients, as well as continuing to educate the next generation of physicians and surgeons. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (and its South Texas Chapter), the Texas Surgical Society, the Association for Surgical Education and the Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and three sons, being outdoors, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Texas Colon And Rectal Specialists
Amar Shah is a Colorectal Surgeon in Austin, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Papaconstantinou isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Anal CancerDr. Papaconstantinou isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Papaconstantinou isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Papaconstantinou isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Papaconstantinou isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Papaconstantinou isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.