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Christopher Towe, MD

Christopher Towe, MD

Office Locations

UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)

11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106

216-844-3800

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

  • Achalasia
  • Airway and Esophageal Stenting
  • Chest Wall Trauma
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Endoluminal Tracheal and Bronchial Resections
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Lung and Esophageal Cancers
  • Mediastinal Tumors
  • Minimally Invasive (VATS) Surgery
  • Pulmonary Endoscopy
  • Pulmonary Metastases
  • Robotic Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgical Oncology
  • Tracheal Diseases
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tracheal Tumors
  • Tracheobronchial Stenting
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

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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Patient Experience Reviews

4.8 out of 5
- based on 168 Ratings
(5)
12/1/2025

Dr. Towe and Dr. *** are the best! Dr. Towe has been so caring and always takes time. He talks with you not at you. Dr. *** was wonderful also during my ***. Great doctors.

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr Towe is very good at explaining what is going on as well as listening to the patient concerns or thoughts. He seeks to build a good relationship with the patient, and to be clear about the information he is sharing. I would not go to anyone else. I trust him,

(5)
12/1/2025

Excellent surgeon and staff

(5)
12/1/2025

He was outstanding and very positive and competent

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr Christopher towe is an outstanding surgeon who possesses the skills to treat problems and explain all issues in eat to understand terms.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr Towe is a great specialist for my unusual issue and he doesn't give up if one approach didn't help. Thank you, Dr. Towe and all the Parma team

(5)
11/1/2025

This physician and his team was excellent

(5)
10/1/2025

All good

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Towe is good. I feel confident in his diagnosis and treatment.

(5)
10/1/2025

I'm very, very pleased with the interactions I've had with all the doctor's and nurses and receptionist, everyone has been so helpful through this process that I'm going through!!!

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Towe was great. Definitely recommend him. I appreciated that he explained everything in lay terms and that he spent a lot of time with my family and me.

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr Towe thoroughly explained the results of my testing, options for treatment, and the rationale for his recommendations for next steps. It was obvious that he had read my chart prior to coming In to talk with us. I feel confident with his recommendations because of how clearly he explained the results and other options for my care. He listened to and answered all my questions and did not make me feel rushed. I am thankful that he is my doctor!

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Towe was very thorough and kind.

(5)
9/2/2025

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.

(5)
9/2/2025

A kind caring man. Very good communicator. Made me feel better about surgery.

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr Towe is the best!

(5)
9/2/2025

Good care staff was very friendly

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr Towe is an excellent doctor and very professional.

(5)
7/1/2025

Very Good physician, very educational.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Towe is an excellent doctor. I am so thankful that he is my doctor.

(5)
6/1/2025

Excellent doctor and very informative.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr.Towe is an excellent surgeon and explains everything that is going on with my recovery.

(5)
6/1/2025

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

(5)
6/1/2025

Doctor was very professional. ***

(5)
6/1/2025

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.

(5)
6/1/2025

The provider and his nurse were excellent. ***

(5)
5/8/2025

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.

(5)
5/8/2025

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!

(5)
5/8/2025

Very good

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Towe is a wonderful kind man. His staff is very friendly and helpful.

(5)
5/8/2025

Very pleased with Dr Towe

(5)
3/2/2025

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

(5)
3/2/2025

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

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr Towe has reassured me since day 1. He is a very good surgeon and very personable.

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