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Dr. Erica Hightower, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
4.6 (53)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Erica Hightower, MD

Dr. Erica Hightower, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress. Dr. Hightower, completed a residency at University of Texas, Houston. Patients rated Dr. Hightower an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Hightower works at Diabetes Texas in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Vitamin_Deficiency and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Hightower's Office Locations

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    Diabetes Texas
    10490 Huffmeister Rd Ste B, Houston, TX 77065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Diabetic Foot Exam
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Thyroid Scan
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VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
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    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
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    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    About Dr. Erica Hightower, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1629198726
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas, Houston
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas, Houston
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Texas, Houston
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Erica Hightower, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hightower is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hightower has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hightower works at Diabetes Texas in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Hightower’s profile.

    Dr. Hightower has seen patients for Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Vitamin_Deficiency and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hightower on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    53 patients have reviewed Dr. Hightower. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hightower.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hightower, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hightower appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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