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Dr. John Hower Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 80
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Dr. John Hower Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 80
Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. John Hower Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Lakeland, FL.

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Dr. Hower Jr graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. John Hower Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Lakeland, FL and has 50 years experience. Dr. Hower Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hower Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hower Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
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Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Varices
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 687-1321
  2. 2 Office
    3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 284-1700

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Hower Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hower Jr's profile.

Dr. John Hower Jr, MD is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Hower Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL