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Dr. Mark Hightower joined Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in August 2017.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Nebraska and his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
At Essentia Health he also serves as the Trauma Director.
In his free time, Dr. Hightower enjoys fishing and spending time with his yellow lab, named Appy, and french bulldog, Moaki.
Practice Locations
Primary Location
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal disorders
- Abdominal pain
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Breast diseases
- Cancer
- Carpal tunnel
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal diseases
- Gallstones
- Ganglion cysts
- Gangrene
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- GERD
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hernia (hiatal)
- Hernia (incisional)
- Hernia (inguinal)
- Hernia (umbilical)
- Hernia (ventral)
- Intestinal obstruction
- Lipomas
- Lung cancer
- Lymph node problems
- Pulmonary disease
- Skin cancer
- Stomach diseases
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid nodules
- Ulcer
- Varicose veins
- Vascular disease
Education and Certifications
Education
Medical Degree, University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Residency
University of ND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND - General Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery - Surgery
Reviews
4.9 out of 5
Patient Ratings