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Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD

Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is a urologist in Los Alamitos, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hightower has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Los Alamitos Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

3771 Katella Ave Ste 210 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hightower specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Hightower's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hightower

3.2

28 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
7%
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1 Star
39%
39%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gary Miller – Jan 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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LOS ALAMITOS – Mar 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 people found this helpful
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long beach, ca – Aug 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Hightower's practice focuses on minimally invasive surgical and medical treatment of all types of Urological Conditions, such as: Urological Cancers, Prostate Enlargement, Kidney Stones, Female Urology, Vasectomy and Reversal, Incontinence...read more
  • Urology

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  • Suny Buffalo Grad Med Dent

    Residency Hospital
  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • State University Of New York

    1999
  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
  • University Of California, Santa Barbara

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

Coast Urological Medical Group Inc.3771 Katella Ave Ste 210 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Los Alamitos Medical Center

    3751 Katella Ave
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

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