Summary

Dr. Erica Hightower is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and brings 22 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Hightower speaks English and focuses her expertise on helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions.

Dr. Hightower maintains affiliations with several respected Houston-area hospitals, including Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, LBJ Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. She provides care at multiple locations throughout Houston, Texas. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with Type 2 diabetes, managing high blood sugar emergencies, and addressing elevated glucose levels in children. She regularly performs comprehensive blood work and thyroid function testing to monitor her patients' health. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 22 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
  • 18 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Erica Elisabeth Hightower has 3 locations

Ben Taub Hospital

1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030

Lbj Hospital

5656 Kelley StHouston, TX 77026

Houston Endocrinology Center

13333 DOTSON RD STE 220HOUSTON, TX 77070
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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4.1 
4.1 
22 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXCypress , TXCHICAGO , ILBoca Raton , FL
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Erica Elisabeth Hightower has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Erica Elisabeth Hightower has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At HoustonGraduated in 2004

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Dr. Erica Hightower is affiliated with Michael E Debakey Va Medical Center, Lbj Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare North Cypress, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital.
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Dr. Erica Hightower speaks English.

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