Overview
Paul Claiborne is a General Surgeon in Waco, Texas. Dr. Claiborne is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 101, Waco, TX 76710
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 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.
Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery At Fish Pond
Karen Burnett is a General Surgeon in Waco, Texas. Dr. Burnett is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Todd Moffatt is a General Surgeon in Woodway, Texas. Dr. Moffatt is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul Claiborne
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Claiborne?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul Claiborne by calling their office at 254-776-3188. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul Claiborne a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul Claiborne is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Paul Claiborne specialize in?
While Dr. Paul Claiborne is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Cellulitis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Paul Claiborne participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul Claiborne has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Paul Claiborne's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul Claiborne accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul Claiborne accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-776-3188 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
- HerniaDr. Claiborne isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Claiborne isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Claiborne isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Claiborne isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Claiborne isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Claiborne isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Claiborne isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Claiborne isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Breast CancerDr. Claiborne isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Claiborne isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Claiborne isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Claiborne isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- ColostomyDr. Claiborne isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.