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Dr. Mark Hightower, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Mark Hightower, MD
4.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Hightower, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Brainerd, MN.
Dr. Mark Hightower, MD
4.2 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Hightower, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 39
Brainerd, MN
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Hightower, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Brainerd, MN.
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Dr. Hightower graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Mark Hightower, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Brainerd, MN and has 7 years experience. Dr. Hightower currently practices at Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic and are affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. At present, Dr. Hightower received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Hightower's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hightower is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Essentia Health St. Joseph's Brainerd Clinic
    2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Ovarian Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Lobectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Mar 16, 2024
I especially liked that my care and surgical procedures have all been changed to Doc Hightower..he was originally scheduled for 2 of the 3 but now he is doing all 3 procedures. No surprises for him when he does the final repair. This change was done by him. That tells me he cares and knows what he is doing.
— Mar 16, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Mark Hightower, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Brainerd, MN and has over 6 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2017. He specializes in Colorectal Surgery.
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Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    2017
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Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Hightower, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hightower's profile.

Dr. Mark Hightower, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Mark Hightower, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Hightower has over 7 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

    523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN

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