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 American Board Of Surgery and (Surgery (General Surgery)). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
3 Saint Francis Drive, Suite 360, Greenville, SC 29601
135 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 210, Greenville, SC 29615
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Towler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Towler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Towler by calling their office at 864-233-4349. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 at 864-233-4349 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.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Towler isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- 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.