Dr. Hower is a general surgeon who is also skilled in performing robotic surgery, endoscopy, and in-office hemorrhoid banding. He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons and a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. He speaks English.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.
Expertise
gastrocutaneous fistula
intestinal volvulus
change of gastrotomy tube
incisional hernia surgery
excision granuloma tissue
incisional biopsy
gallbladder surgery
abdominal mesh reconstruction
stomach polyps
wide local excision surgery
gall stone removal
gastrostomy tube removal
umbilical hernia surgery
post-operative infection
appendix rupture
abdominal wall hernia
da vinci hernia repair
appendicitis surgery
umbilical mass
paralytic ileus
robotic surgery
ventral hernia repair
robotic surgery for small bowel obstruction
robotic gastrostomy
internal mass
Credentials
Education
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
UPMC Mercy
Residency
UPMC Mercy
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery - Surgery
Publications
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