Dr. Stephen Anthony Hightower M.D.
Urologist
2888 Long Beach Blvd. Suite #340 Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Stephen Hightower is a urologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Hightower specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1993
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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- Member MemorialCare Physician Society
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