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Dr. Matthew Bower, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
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Dr. Matthew Bower, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX.
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Dr. Matthew Bower, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Bower, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX.

About

Dr. Matthew Bower, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX and has 21 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2003 and completed a residency at Baylor University MC.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. Dr. Bower has experience treating conditions like Pancreatic Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bower received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bower accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nose Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsil Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract 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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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Whipple Procedure
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • TriCare for Life
  • Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-2111
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-5918
  3. 3 Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
    3000 Herring Ave, Waco, TX 76708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 202-8495
  4. 4 Ctvhcs
    1901 S 1st St, Temple, TX 76504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 778-4811

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4.7
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4 Stars (1)
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Jan 24, 2022
Excellent. He spent a lot of time with me and drew pictures so I could understand what he was discussing.
Lois Rockwell — Jan 24, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2003
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Baylor UMC
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor University MC
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Louisville
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Matthew Bower, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX