Overview
David Hoffman is a General Surgeon in Waco, Texas. Dr. Hoffman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
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Locations
6600 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710
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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery At Fish Pond
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Hoffman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Hoffman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Hoffman by calling their office at 254-776-3188. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Hoffman a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Hoffman is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Hoffman specialize in?
While Dr. David Hoffman is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David Hoffman accept my insurance?
Dr. David Hoffman accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and FirstCare. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-776-3188 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Breast CancerDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- GangreneDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- HerniaDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AchalasiaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Breast LumpDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
