
Dr. David P Hightower M.D.
Emergency Physician
9100 W 74th Street Overland Park KS, 66204About
Dr. David Hightower practices Emergency Medicine in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Hightower assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Hightower examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1993
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Timothy J Chilcote MD9100 W 74th St Overland Park KS 66204
- Dr. Mary L. Thiessen M.D.4401 Wornall Rd Kansas City MO 64111
- Dr. Eric W Vaughan M.D.3901 RAINBOW BLVD KANSAS CITY KS 66160
- Dr. Scott Pauls MD20333 W 151st St Olathe KS 66061
- Dr. Michael Weaver MD4401 Wornall Road Kansas City MO 64111
- Dr. Todd Hayes MD4401 Wornall Rd Kansas City MO 64111
Nearest Hospitals
SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTERl
9100 W 74TH STREET SHAWNEE MISSION KS 66204CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL KANSASl
5808 W 110TH STREET OVERLAND PARK KS 66211ST LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
190 EAST BANNOCK STREET BOISE ID 83712ST ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1055 NORTH CURTIS ROAD BOISE ID 83706TREASURE VALLEY HOSPITALl
8800 WEST EMERALD STREET BOISE ID 83704