Dr. Stephen Hightower MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4005 High Resort Blvd Se Pmg High Resort 4005 Rio Rancho NM, 87124About
Dr. Stephen Hightower practices Geriatric Medicine in Rio Rancho, NM. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Hightower works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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