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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
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Dr. Mark Hightower, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 39
Brainerd, MN
Accepting new patients
8 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 8 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

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Experience and Background Check

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

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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 5 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 and General Surgery.
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General 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 8 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

    523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN

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