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Dr. Michael Hightower, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Dr. Michael Hightower, MD
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Dr. Michael Hightower, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in JONESBORO, AR.
Dr. Michael Hightower, MD
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Dr. Michael Hightower, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
JONESBORO, AR
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Michael Hightower, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in JONESBORO, AR.

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Dr. Michael Hightower, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in JONESBORO, AR and has 49 years experience. They graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hightower has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Abdominal Pain and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hightower received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hightower is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Vomiting Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pharyngitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Adult Failure to Thrive
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
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Hiatal Hernia
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rhabdomyolysis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Nea Baptist Clinic Anesthesia
    4802 E Johnson Ave, JONESBORO, AR 72405
  2. 2 Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital
    4800 E Johnson Ave, JONESBORO, AR 72405
  3. 3 Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences D.b.a Ahec-northeast
    311 E MATTHEWS AVE, Jonesboro, AR 72401

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Michael Hightower, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in JONESBORO, AR and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1975. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Hightower, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hightower's profile.

Dr. Hightower frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Abdominal Pain and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Hightower, MD is affiliated with NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Hightower, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital

    4800 E Johnson Ave Fl 3, JONESBORO, AR