
Overview
Dr. Matthew Tillman is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. His professional interests include multidisciplinary management of colorectal malignancies and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Tillman is passionate about advancing surgical care with innovation and compassion for his adult patients. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Outside of work, Dr. Tillman enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children on their property in Central Texas. He also likes ranching, running and cheering on the Texas A&M Aggies football team.
Dr. Tillman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Digestive Health
Srinivas Ivatury is a Colorectal Surgeon in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ivatury is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew M. Tillman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew M. Tillman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew M. Tillman by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew M. Tillman a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew M. Tillman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal 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. Matthew M. Tillman specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew M. Tillman is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew M. Tillman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew M. Tillman has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew M. Tillman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew M. Tillman accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew M. Tillman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Tillman isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Tillman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Tillman isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Tillman isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Tillman isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Tillman isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Tillman isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- ColostomyDr. Tillman isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EndoscopyDr. Tillman isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Tillman isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.

