Christopher Towe, MD
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Specialty: Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery
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Primary Location: 11100 Euclid Ave (0 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Parma Medical Arts Building 2 (11 mi.)
6707 Powers Blvd
Medical Arts Cntr 2 Ste 205
Parma, OH 44129
440-743-8115
Biography: Christopher Towe, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Charles A. Hubay, MD, Chair in Surgery, University Hospitals
Certifications & Memberships
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery - New York University School Of Medicine And Langone Medical Center (2011 - 2014)
Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center (2009 - 2011)
Research Fellowship | Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2007 - 2009)
Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center (2005 - 2007)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center (2004 - 2005)
Medical Education
Weill Cornell Medical College (2004)
Undergraduate
Brown University (1998)
About
Christopher W. Towe, MD is an esophageal and thoracic surgeon at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH) Division of Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery and is a clinical assistant professor, surgery – Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine.
Dr. Towe is board certified in esophageal and thoracic surgery. His special interest is designing an improved minimally invasive specimen removal device for laparoscopic procedures. He joined University Hospitals in 2014.
He completed his residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery last year from the New York University Medical Center, NY after finalizing his fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2007.
Dr. Towe earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical Center and has contributed to book chapters in his specialty. Additionally he has provided insight in abstracts and presentations.
He also earned the Hassan Naama Award for “Embodying the character and spirit of Hassan Naama: charisma, compassion, and, generosity” while at Weill Cornell Medical and was the 2010 winner of the Surgical Forum / Excellence in Research Award at the 96th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons: ‘Creation and Validation of a Set of Simulation Exercises for Advanced Laparoscopy’ in Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Towe was very thorough and kind.
This was my first visit with Dr. Towe. His care and time spent explaining my condition was exceptional. I feel very comfortable with his medical plan for me.
A kind caring man. Very good communicator. Made me feel better about surgery.
Dr Towe is the best!
Good care staff was very friendly
Dr Towe is an excellent doctor and very professional.
Very Good physician, very educational.
Dr. Towe is an excellent doctor. I am so thankful that he is my doctor.
Excellent doctor and very informative.
Dr.Towe is an excellent surgeon and explains everything that is going on with my recovery.
Dr.Towe is wonderful he got me through a very scary time explained everything was very understanding and extremely sympathetic. He put me back together! He talks with you ..not at you.hes the best ! Thank you Dr towe
Doctor was very professional. ***
Dr. Towe saved my life a year ago. Thank God he talked me into having a *** removed. He is the best. Thank you Dr. Towe.
The provider and his nurse were excellent. ***
Had a very informative meeting with Dr. Towe. He took me Into his office where Images of my scan were larger and more defined. We talked In length of the process going forward and the repercussions if nothing is done. Dr. Towe was straightforward as d I appreciated that.
I feel so supported here at UH for the staff is so kind & Dr. Towe is unbelievable! He'll listen with care & concern and clearly addresses every question(s) in a way I could understand, just extremely knowledgeable and nice; I really do feel very safe and super confident in my medical team!
Very good
Dr. Towe is a wonderful kind man. His staff is very friendly and helpful.
Very pleased with Dr Towe
Dr Towe is awesome, sets me at ease takes away worries, answers questions, I feel confident with his ability and happy to have him as my Dr
Dr Towe provided a second opinion regarding a growth on my lung. He was very professional and and engaging with constant eye contact between my daughter and I Dr Towe took his time with his explanation and allowed us plenty of time to ask questions. When I was leaving I was very satisfied with his prognosis and care going forward
Dr Towe has reassured me since day 1. He is a very good surgeon and very personable.
Dr Towe is fantastic. He always listens to my concerns and comes up with a great plan for how to treat me.
Great care. ***
Dr. Chris Towe was upfront and very professional when explaining the diagnosis. He was very intune to all our questions. He diagramed each specific step in the various choices and scenarios. We valued his expertise and opinions in each option. He was totally confident in the area he recommended. We were very pleased and blessed with Him, His staff, in-house care and aftercare. We would totally recommend Him and *** to anyone.
Dr. Towe saved my life. I have complete faith and confidence in him. He gave me the best medical advice which fortunately I acted on. I appreciate having my CT scan and meeting with him right after the scan for the results. He is an excellent physician and the staff in his office are wonderful.
Dr. Towe is fantastic. He always asks me if I have any questions,but he has already completed that. I would recommend Dr. Towe to anyone. Very,very pleased
I was impressed with how Dr. Towe listened to me regarding where my pain was. Rarely has any doctor listen or believed me. I told him my pain was higher than the typical *** pain and he confirmed I was right after surgery. He was very open about potential outcomes and we talked through the various options he may depending on what he found in surgery.
Dr. Towe explained and showed Everything in detail. He is reaching out to other specialist so that they can come together and find a solution. He was very thorough and a caring concern doctor.
Good experience.
Patient clear explanations efficient pleasant
The office staff and doctor are great as they always are.
Dr. Towe and his team are hands down 1 of the best units I have seen. Their bedside manner, even at 3am was excellent. And caring
Dr.Towe new what he was doing.
Good experience
Doctor Towe and his team are the best.
Dr. Towe, Staff & other UH Parma colleges all have been very attentive, thorough, professional, friendly.
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As of December 31, 2016, Christopher Towe did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.