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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Johnny Howton Jr identified specializing in Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area by medical and surgical means. The specialist also deals with organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary, and female reproductive system) involved in primary intestinal disease. Colon and rectal surgeons have the expertise to diagnose and often manage anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining), abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum) in the office setting. They also treat problems of the intestine and colon, and perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and treat problems such as cancer, polyps (precancerous growths), and inflammatory conditions. No Sub Specialties.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology).

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Dr. Howton is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Providence Healthcare Network
6901 Medical Pkwy
Waco, TX

Education

Dr. Howton attended medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and graduated in 1990 having 22 years experience. . Advanced training program of a internship in General Surgery was conducted at Baylor University Medical Center. Additional residency training in General Surgery was conducted at Baylor University Medical Center.. Advanced training program of a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology) was conducted at Baylor University Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Johnny Howton Jr MD as:

• Johnny D Howton
• J Howton

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