Overview
I’m a former Chief of Surgery of Bon Secours Hospitals with a practice limited to breast surgery. I have been a surgeon for 30 years and performed over 14,000 surgeries. I earned a BS and MS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and an MD at University of Virginia. My work resulted in over 40 peer-reviewed surgical research publications. I'm a current principal investigator in a prospective trial registered with the NIH.
Dr. Towler is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.
Dr. Towler is board certified in (Surgery (General Surgery)) and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Towler is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
135 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 210, Greenville, SC 29615
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Towler
Is Dr. Michael A. Towler a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Perforation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael A. Towler is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrointestinal Perforation, 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. Michael A. Towler specialize in?
While Dr. Michael A. Towler is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Perforation, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael A. Towler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael A. Towler has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Perforation. You can view a list of Dr. Michael A. Towler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael A. Towler accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael A. Towler accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Towler isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Towler isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast LumpDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CherubismDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Cherubism.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColostomyDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- FibroadenomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GangreneDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- MelanomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- NecrosisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.