
Overview
Paul M. Claiborne, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He provides surgical care for both children and adults and is committed to delivering patient-focused, individualized care. Dr. Claiborne begins by listening carefully to understand each patient's concerns and works collaboratively to develop a personalized surgical care plan.
Dr. Claiborne is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Dr. Claiborne is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Claiborne is currently accepting new patients.
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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 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
Karen L. Burnett, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery in Waco, Texas. Dr. Burnett is a dedicated to serving the Waco community. Beyond her surgical precision, she has built a reputation as a physician who truly cares, earning the deep trust and adoration of her patients by treating everyone like family. Dr. Burnett provides surgical care to children and adults. She delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Dr. Burnett is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Burnett is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Burnett is currently accepting new patients.
Todd A. Moffatt, MD, PA
Todd A. Moffatt, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Dr. Moffatt provides surgical care to patients of all ages. He delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. 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. Dr. Moffatt is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Moffatt is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul M. Claiborne
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul M. Claiborne?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul M. 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 M. Claiborne a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul M. 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 M. Claiborne specialize in?
While Dr. Paul M. 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 M. Claiborne participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul M. Claiborne has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Paul M. 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 M. Claiborne accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul M. 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.
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- 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.

