Overview
Dr. Michael Smith is a board-certified surgeon. His professional interests include robotic and minimally invasive techniques to treat gallbladder and biliary diseases, inguinal hernias, ventral and incisional hernias, paraesophageal hernias and acute-care surgical cases, such as appendicitis, bowel obstructions and perforated peptic ulcers. Dr. Smith’s expertise also extends to the surgical management of thyroid disease, soft tissue masses and skin cancers in adult patients as well as children. Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and three children. He also likes coaching his children’s sports teams, cycling, golfing, playing the guitar and traveling.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.
Dr. Smith is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg I, Ste 104, Waco, TX 76712
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.
Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery At Fish Pond
Karen Burnett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Burnett is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Todd Moffatt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Woodway, Texas. Dr. Moffatt is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael C. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Smith by calling their office at 254-202-7204. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael C. Smith a top-rated expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael C. Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct 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. Michael C. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Michael C. Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael C. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael C. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-202-7204 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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- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.