Search

 See All Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Rio Rancho, NM

Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD
4.5 (10 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM.
Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD
4.5 (10 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 71
Rio Rancho, NM
Call for new patient details
42 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM.

About

Dr. Hightower graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM and has 42 years experience. Dr. Hightower currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital. At present, Dr. Hightower received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Hightower's office is not accepting new patients.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Diarrhea
Joint Pain
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Joint Pain
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Joint Pain
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
  • View other providers who treat Anxiety
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
  • View other providers who treat Asthma
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
  • View other providers who treat Bedsores
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
  • View other providers who treat Boil
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
  • View other providers who treat Bunion
Bursitis
  • View other providers who treat Bursitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
  • View other providers who treat Cough
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
  • View other providers who treat Dry Skin
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
  • View other providers who treat Ear Ache
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
  • View other providers who treat Fever
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
  • View other providers who treat Gout
Hammer Toe
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Insomnia
  • View other providers who treat Insomnia
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Laryngitis
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
  • View other providers who treat Obesity
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
  • View other providers who treat Polyuria
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
  • View other providers who treat Rash
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
  • View other providers who treat Ringworm
Rosacea
  • View other providers who treat Rosacea
Sciatica
  • View other providers who treat Sciatica
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shingles
  • View other providers who treat Shingles
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spermatocele
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
  • View other providers who treat Thrush
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
  • View other providers who treat Tinnitus
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
  • View other providers who treat Tremor
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
  • View other providers who treat Vertigo
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
  • View other providers who treat Warts
Wheezing
  • View other providers who treat Wheezing
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Geriatric Assessment
Immunization Administration
Vaccination
Wellness Examination

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Prebyterian Healthcare Services
    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 462-6000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hightower
4.5
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Hightower?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Mar 27, 2019
He is knowledgeable, caring, thorough and listens carefully. He cares more about providing excellent patient care than the "system" and reimbursement. He returns message left on Presbyterian's "My Chart" promptly, I wish all of my providers were Hightower clones.
— Mar 27, 2019
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hightower to family and friends

Dr. Hightower's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Hightower

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Hightower communicate via email?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Hightower offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Hightower offer an online patient portal?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Hightower have free onsite parking?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Hightower offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Hightower offer evening visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Hightower specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Hightower specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Hightower specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Hightower specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Hightower accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hightower's profile.

Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM