Dr. Phillip E. Dowd

Name: Dr. Phillip E. Dowd
Specialty: Urology 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD 
Affiliation: Texoma Urology Center
Locations: Wichita Falls, Texas
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1053394627

About the Doctor

Dr. Phillip E. Dowd is an urologist in Wichita Falls, Texas, with more than 21 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and completed his urology residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine (1988–1993). Dr. Dowd has a 3/5 patient rating based on 100 reviews. Patient feedback is mixed: some praise his surgical skills and knowledge, while others express dissatisfaction regarding care and diagnostic delays. He has been designated an “Expert” in seven conditions, with clinical expertise including urinary endoscopy, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), kidney stone disease, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and kidney removal surgery. Dr. Dowd currently accepts new patients and accepts a range of insurance plans including Blue Cross, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Over 21 years of experience in general urology

• Expert in 7 conditions including enlarged prostate, kidney stones, UTIs, and urinary endoscopy

• Mixed patient reviews (3/5 rating) – some praise surgical skill, others note concerns with care

• Accepts new patients; accepts Medicaid, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare

Education & Training

Medical School – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
Residency – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Urology
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia / BPH)

• Kidney stone disease (nephrolithiasis)

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs, recurrent or complicated)

• Prostate cancer

• Bladder cancer

• Kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)

• Erectile dysfunction

• Male infertility

• Hematuria (blood in urine)

• Urinary incontinence

• Overactive bladder

• Pelvic organ prolapse (in females) – urologic aspects

• Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal

Medical Procedures Performed

• Urinary endoscopy (cystoscopy and urethroscopy)

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for BPH

• Kidney stone treatment (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy)

• Kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy – partial or radical)

• Vasectomy (male sterilization)

• Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy)

• Prostate biopsy (transrectal or transperineal)

• Bladder tumor resection (transurethral resection of bladder tumor – TURBT)

• Urodynamic testing

• Sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence

• Penile prosthesis implantation (for erectile dysfunction)

• Hydrocele and varicocele repair

Services Offered

Dr. Dowd provides comprehensive urologic care for adult men and women with conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system. His services include office consultations, diagnostic testing (cystoscopy, urodynamics), and both medical and surgical management of common problems such as enlarged prostate, kidney stones, UTIs, and cancers of the prostate, bladder, and kidney. He performs minimally invasive procedures (laser lithotripsy, TURP) as well as open surgeries like nephrectomy. Dr. Dowd also offers vasectomy and vasectomy reversal for family planning. Patients are advised to discuss treatment options thoroughly. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Urology consultation and second opinions

• Diagnosis and medical management of BPH, UTIs, overactive bladder

• Cystoscopy and other urinary endoscopy

• Surgical treatment of kidney stones (lithotripsy, ureteroscopy)

• TURP for enlarged prostate

• Kidney removal surgery (partial or radical nephrectomy)

• Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal

• Prostate biopsy and cancer management (in coordination with oncology)

• Bladder tumor resection (TURBT)

• Urodynamic testing for incontinence

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Medicaid (accepted – via Elevance plans)

Practice Locations

Address: 5500 Kell Blvd, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
Phone: (940) 689-8765