Dr. Alexander R. Hover MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
525 BRANSON LANDING BLVD BRANSON MO, 65616About
Dr. Alexander Hover is a gastroenterologist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Hover specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Hover performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Evaluation of the American Academy of Pediatrics Principles on Management of Common Office Infections in a managed care setting.
- A comparison of rural and urban anticoagulation management of atrial fibrillation in a southwest Missouri health system.
- Saving lives and conserving blood: changing blood transfusion practices at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
- Changing the clinical management of hereditary hemochromatosis: translating screening and early case detection strategies into clinical practice.
- The "Devil in the Details".
- Cowden disease. A hereditary polyposis syndrome diagnosable by mucocutaneous inspection.
- Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction: a possible role for the colocolonic reflex.
- Esophagitis in immunocompromised patients: a diagnostic challenge.
- Intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
- Multiple retention cysts of the lower esophagus.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Pain
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