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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 45
Dr. John Fitzwater, MD
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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Temple, TX.
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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 45
Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Temple, TX.

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Dr. Fitzwater graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Temple, TX and has 19 years experience. Dr. Fitzwater currently practices at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Temple and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-South. Dr. Fitzwater's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fitzwater is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Fistula
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Second-Degree Burns
Traumatic Brain Injury
Undescended Testicles
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • BestChoice PPO
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  • Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Temple
    1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
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Nov 09, 2018
He has taken great care of my son & his office staff is EXCELLENT! I feel like I could call any time I have concerns & his nurse is great too!
— Nov 09, 2018
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
    2005
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-South.

Yes, Dr. John Fitzwater, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple

    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital-South

    6901 Simmons Loop, Riverview, FL