Dr. Charles Hightower, MD

Orthopedic SurgeryMaleAge 45

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Charles Hightower, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Anchorage, AK and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007. He is affiliated with Bartlett Regional Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Charles Hightower, MD

Enhance Orthopedic Surgery

1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 190 Anchorage, AK 99508
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Dr. Hightower's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Joint Pain
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Hightower treats Joint Pain more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Hightower treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Hightower treats Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Hightower treats this condition more than 80% of his peers

Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Hightower performs Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open more than 77% of his peers

Dr. Hightower performs this procedure more than 77% of his peers

Dr. Hightower's conditions and procedures:

  • Joint Pain
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
  • AC Joint Injury
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
  • Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Impingement
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Broken Arm
  • Bunion
  • Bursitis
  • Bursitis of Hip
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chondromalacia
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
  • Complications of Joint Prosthesis
  • De Quervain's Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dupuytrens Contracture
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Femoral Neck Fracture
  • Femoral Stress Fracture
  • Femur Fracture
  • Fibular Fracture
  • Foot Conditions
  • Foot Fracture
  • Foot Sprain
  • Fracture
  • Fracture of Hand and Fingers
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Genu Valgum
  • Genu Varum
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Gout
  • Hammer Toe
  • Hand Conditions
  • Hand Fracture
  • Hip Fracture
  • Hip Osteophyte
  • Hip Pointer
  • Hip Sprain
  • Hip Tendinitis
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Ligament Tears
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Tendinitis
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
  • Limb Pain
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Miner's Knee
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Osgood Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle
  • Osteoarthritis of Elbow
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Wrist
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Patellar Chondromalacia
  • Patellar Dislocation
  • Patellar Fracture
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
  • Pseudoarthrosis
  • Pyogenic Arthritis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
  • Runner's Knee
  • Rupture of Achilles Tendon
  • Scapular Fracture
  • Sciatica
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylitis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Systemic Chondromalacia
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
  • Tibial Fracture
  • Trigger Finger
  • Wrist Fracture
  • Wrist Sprain or Strain
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
  • All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
  • Arm Surgery
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Biceps Tendon Repair
  • Carpal Tunnel Injection
  • De Quervain's Release
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
  • Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Excision of Femur or Knee
  • Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
  • Fracture Care
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
  • Hand Fracture Treatment Open
  • Hand Tendon Repair
  • Hip Dislocation
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement Revision
  • Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
  • Joint Drainage
  • Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Revision
  • Knee Surgery
  • McMurray's Test
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Partial Shoulder Replacement
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
  • Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
  • Steroid Injection
  • Synovial Biopsy
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
  • Trigger Finger Release
  • Trigger Point Injection

Dr. Hightower's Reviews

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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Ruth Ryan – Sep 02, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
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Becky – Mar 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Dixie – Jan 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Dan – Apr 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Nov 09, 2021
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Melanie Fredrickson – Jul 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Christine – Jul 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Kathleen – May 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rachel Lopez – Mar 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sarah A. – Feb 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cynthia Donaldson – Jan 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2020
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Care Philosophy

I believe excellence in care starts the minute you walk in the door. Our team is dedicated to making your care experience engaging and comfortable. Understanding...Read more

Biography

I was born and raised in Alaska and returned home in 2012. My wife and I live in Juneau with our 4 kids. We moved from Anchorage to Southeast Alaska...Read more

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery

University Of Minnesota Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency Hospital, 2012

University Of Minnesota Medical Center General Surgery

Internship Hospital, 2008

University of Minnesota Medical School

Medical School, 2007

Columbia University

Undergraduate School, 2003

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate School, 2000

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    New patients may call (907) 205-4869 to make an appointment.

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    Dr. Hightower's office is located at 1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 190, Anchorage, AK 99508. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Enhance Orthopedic Surgery

    Enhance Orthopedic Surgery LLC1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 190 Anchorage, AK 99508
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