Summary

Dr. Michael Hightower is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital of Arkansas. With 51 years of practice, Dr. Hightower brings extensive expertise to digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Hightower practices at Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he focuses on treating common digestive conditions. He specializes in managing colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux to help patients achieve better digestive health. His procedural expertise includes pathology tests, surgical pathology, and kidney transplant biopsies. Patients have rated him 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 51 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital Of Arkansas
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital

4800 E Johnson AveJonesboro, AR 72405

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Dr. Michael David Hightower, MDChimdi Mfebe, APRNBrooke Holden, APRNDr. Grant Robert Conner
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Jonesboro , ARLittle Rock , ARLittle Rock , ARJonesboro , AR
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: University of Central Arkansas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael David Hightower

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Allwell
  • Arkansas Total Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael David Hightower has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael David Hightower has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital Of Arkansas

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Hightower?
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Is Dr. Michael Hightower accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Hightower has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Michael Hightower's office located?
Dr. Michael Hightower's office is located at 4800 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR, 72405.
What languages does Dr. Michael Hightower speak?
Dr. Michael Hightower speaks English.
Does Dr. Michael Hightower accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Hightower accepts on their Vitals profile.

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