
Overview
Matthew Bower is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas.
Dr. Bower is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Dr. Bower is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
546 N Kegley Rd, Temple, TX 76502
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
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.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Stacey Milan is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Milan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Milan is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Howton is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew R. Bower
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew R. Bower?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew R. Bower by calling their office at 254-202-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew R. Bower a top-rated expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew R. Bower is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Pancreatic 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 R. Bower specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew R. Bower is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Matthew R. Bower participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew R. Bower has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew R. Bower's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew R. Bower accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew R. Bower accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-202-4000 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.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Bower isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Bower isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Bower isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Bower isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Bower isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Bower isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bower isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bower isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Bower isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Bower isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Breast CancerDr. Bower isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Bower isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Bower isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.


