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Dr. Thomas Howe, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Thomas Howe, MD
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Dr. Thomas Howe, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Thomas Howe, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Thomas Howe, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Howe graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed a residency at Tx Tech University Health Sci Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Thomas Howe, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Howe currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center and Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital. Dr. Howe has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howe received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Howe's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howe is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Golden Rule
  • First Choice Health
  • Molina
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Assurant Health
  • Humana
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Texas TECH University Health Sciences Center
    3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 743-2373
  2. 2 Office
    3506 21st St Ste 610, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 799-7928
  3. 3 Office
    4102 24th St Ste 304, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 743-7874
  4. 4 Office
    3506 21st St Ste 601, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 743-7874
  5. 5 The Advanced Bariatric Surgery Center
    3805 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 687-5670

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tx Tech University Health Sci Ctr, General Surgery
Residency Hospital
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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. Thomas Howe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howe's profile.

Dr. Thomas Howe, MD is affiliated with University Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center and Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Howe, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX

  • Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital

    4810 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX