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Dr. Robert Hower, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Robert Hower, DO
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Dr. Robert Hower, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Erie, PA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Robert Hower, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, PA.

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Dr. Robert Hower, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, PA. Dr. Hower currently practices at Bayfront Digestive Diseases and are affiliated with UPMC Northwest and UPMC Hamot. Dr. Hower has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Nausea and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hower received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Hower's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hower is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Crohn's Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Duodenitis
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Food Allergy
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Bayfront Digestive Diseases
    100 Peach St Ste 200, Erie, PA 16507
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2.9
Based on 18 Reviews
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1 Star (6)

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Jan 06, 2018
I take both of my teenagers to see Dr. Hower and they love his personality, and they like that the Dr talks to them and explains what he needs to do
Amanda Fenell in Erie pa — Jan 06, 2018
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Hower, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hower's profile.

Dr. Hower frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Nausea and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Hower, DO is affiliated with UPMC Northwest and UPMC Hamot.

Yes, Dr. Robert Hower, DO holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Northwest

    100 Fairfield Dr, Seneca, PA

  • UPMC Hamot

    201 State St, Erie, PA