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Dr. Chris Hower, MD
General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Chris Hower, MD
Dr. Chris Hower, MD is a General Surgeon in Eau Claire, WI.
Dr. Chris Hower, MD

Dr. Chris Hower, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Eau Claire, WI
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Chris Hower, MD is a General Surgeon in Eau Claire, WI.
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About Dr. Chris Hower, MD

Dr. Hower graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Chris Hower, MD is a General Surgeon in Eau Claire, WI and has 19 years experience. Dr. Hower's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hower is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Abdominal Pain
Lipomas
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Constipation
Gallstones
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Inguinal Hernia
Wound Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Obstruction
Endoscopy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Gastroparesis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
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
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Leg Amputation
Liver Biopsy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreas Surgeries
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
    Blue Preferred - WI POS
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Where Dr. Chris Hower, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Hers Breast Center
    1400 Bellinger St, Eau Claire, WI 54703

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FAQs About Dr. Hower's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chris Hower, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hower's profile.

Dr. Chris Hower, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare La Crosse, Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland In Barron and Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar.

Yes, Dr. Chris Hower, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Chris Hower, MD Practices

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare La Crosse

    700 West Ave S, La Crosse, WI

  • Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire

    1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire, WI

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland In Barron

    1222 E Woodland Ave, Barron, WI

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar

    2321 Stout Rd, Menomonie, WI

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