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AGH Surgery
*Primary Location
Medical Arts Building
1629 Union Ave
Suite 4
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Tel: 724.671.1161
Fax: 724.671.1170
Medical Arts Building
1629 Union Ave
Suite 4
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Tel: 724.671.1161
Fax: 724.671.1170
*Primary Location
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 724.671.1161
Fax: 724.671.1170
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 724.671.1161
Fax: 724.671.1170
*Primary Location
AGH Surgery
222 Allegheny River Blvd
Oakmont, PA 15139
Tel: 724.671.1161
Fax: 724.671.1170
AGH Surgery
222 Allegheny River Blvd
Oakmont, PA 15139
Tel: 724.671.1161
Fax: 724.671.1170
John T Hower, DO
Dr. Hower is a general surgeon who is also skilled in performing robotic surgery, endoscopy, and in-office hemorrhoid banding. He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons and a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. He speaks English.
Abdominal Surgery
Acute Diverticulitis and Its Complications
Adrenal Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Bowel Surgery
Breast Surgery
Diabetic Foot Care
Dialysis Access (Fistulas)
Endocrine Cancer
Gallbladder Surgery
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Surgery
General Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Stoma Reversal
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia
Pyloroplasty
Robotic Surgery
Spleen Surgery
Abdominal Surgery
Acute Diverticulitis and Its Complications
Adrenal Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Bowel Surgery
Breast Surgery
Diabetic Foot Care
Dialysis Access (Fistulas)
Endocrine Cancer
Gallbladder Surgery
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Surgery
General Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Stoma Reversal
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia
Pyloroplasty
Robotic Surgery
Spleen Surgery
Wound Care
Training & Certifications
Residency
UPMC Mercy
School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board
American Board of Surgery
Publications
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Patient Comments
February 25, 2020
Dr. Hower explained my condition thoroughly and put my mind at ease about possible treatments and the best course of action.
January 27, 2020
This was the first time I met Dr. Hower. I feel I'm in good hands [...]. He was wonderful.
September 09, 2019
This is the second surgery that Dr. Hower performed on me and I trust him to do any procedure on me with no hesitation. He has a unique combination of compassion, confidence, and concern that is second to none.
July 05, 2019
He seemed very rushed.
June 11, 2019
Helpful very good.
