Summary

Physician Assistant Laura Hower specializes in thoracic surgery, focusing on advanced cardiac procedures and heart disease treatment. She provides comprehensive care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, working closely with surgical teams to deliver specialized thoracic surgical services. Laura is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Laura practices at multiple locations across Colorado, including Lakewood, Glenwood Springs, and Colorado Springs, with affiliations at Reading Hospital and several cardiac surgery centers. She treats patients with coronary artery disease and heart muscle conditions that affect blood flow to the heart. Her procedural expertise includes coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive heart procedures, and specialized off-pump bypass techniques that can reduce recovery time for patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Laura M Hower has 7 locations

Laura M Hower

11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 280Lakewood, CO 80228

Valley View Hospital

1906 Blake AveGlenwood Springs, CO 81601

Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony

11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 280Lakewood, CO 80228

CHPG CARDIAC & THORACIC SURGERY PENROSE

2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 5011Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Heart Vascular Center Glenwood Springs

1906 Blake AveGlenwood Springs, CO 81601

Commonspirit Penrose Hospital

2222 N Nevada AveColorado Springs, CO 80907

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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58 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Lakewood , CODenver , CODenver , COAurora , CO
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Laura M Hower

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Sana
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Laura M Hower has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Laura M Hower has the following area of expertise

  • Physician Assistant

Certifications, License, & Education

Laura M Hower holds an expired medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Physician Assistant with an expired medical license in the state of Colorado that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Laura M Hower's NPI number is 1699081661.

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Is Laura Hower accepting new patients?
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Does Laura Hower accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Laura Hower affiliated with?
Laura Hower is affiliated with Reading Hospital.
Where is Laura Hower's office located?
Laura Hower's office is located at 11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 280, Lakewood, CO, 80228.

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