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Dr. John T. Hower, DO

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: dermoid cyst, colon problems, biliary colic, and more.

12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

(878) 332-4271

Dr. John T. Hower, DO is a general surgeon in Wexford, PA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. John T. Hower, DO is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

(878) 332-4271

(878) 332-4486

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1709 Union Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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Some issues Dr. John T. Hower, DO can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	51
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	133
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	47
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	115
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	90
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	51
Dementia	28
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	25
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	28
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	14
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John T. Hower, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated as a general surgeon in Wexford, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	84
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	81
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John T. Hower, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John T. Hower, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	22
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. John T. Hower, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at UPMC Mercy. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Residency: UPMC Mercy

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John T. Hower, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John T. Hower, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,461 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,461
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$1,537 $1,537
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$511 Oasis $289	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $98	Pico $74	Santyl $39	Wound Matrix $11
Davol Inc.	$216 SURGICAL $165	DAV-VENTRALIGHT $24	DAV-Phasix $14	DAV-OptiFixTM $13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$60 ENTRE $60
Other	$234 SurgiMend $37	JAKAFI $30	PuraPly $19	Kadcyla $19	RadiaLux Lighted Retractor $17	Other $111

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,261
Education	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$2,758

Biography

Dr. John Hower is a general surgery specialist in Natrona Heights, PA and Wexford, PA. These areas are among Dr. Hower's clinical interests: colonic volvulus, cancer, and cyst removal. Before performing his residency at UPMC Mercy, Dr. Hower attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.