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Dr. Stephen Tower, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (28)
Map Pin Small Anchorage, AK
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Stephen Tower, MD

Dr. Stephen Tower, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Anchorage, AK. They graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital. Dr. Tower, completed a residency at OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY. Patients rated Dr. Tower an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Tower works at Tower Joint Replacement Clinic in Anchorage, AK. They frequently treat conditions like Gait Abnormality, Difficulty With Walking and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Tower's Office Locations

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    Tower Joint Replacement Clinic
    4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 302, Anchorage, AK 99508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (907) 615-5919
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • HealthSmart
    • Humana
    • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
    • Medicare
    • Providence Health Plans
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Wells Fargo Insurance

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5
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    Based on 28 ratings
    Patient Ratings (28)
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    4 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Stephen Tower, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1710915962
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
    Residency
    Internship
    • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Washington School Of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Alaska Regional Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Tower works at Tower Joint Replacement Clinic in Anchorage, AK. View the full address on Dr. Tower’s profile.

    Dr. Tower has seen patients for Gait Abnormality, Difficulty With Walking and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tower on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Tower. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tower.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tower, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tower 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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