Dr. Phillip E. Dowd

Name: Dr. Phillip E. Dowd

Specialty: Urology | Subspecialty: General Urology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock | Residency – Urology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine | Active TX State Medical License (through 2026)

Affiliation(s): Texoma Urology Center – Wichita Falls, Texas

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1053394627

About the Doctor

Dr. Phillip E. Dowd is a long-tenured urologist with more than two decades of specialized clinical and surgical experience serving patients in Wichita Falls, Texas. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock — one of Texas’s leading medical institutions — and went on to complete a comprehensive five-year residency in Urology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine from 1988 to 1993, receiving extensive training in both surgical and non-surgical urological care for male and female patients.

Dr. Dowd practices at Texoma Urology Center, a dedicated urology group practice where he works alongside fellow urologists to provide a full spectrum of urological services to the Wichita Falls community and surrounding region. He has been recognized as a clinical expert in seven distinct urological conditions, with particular expertise in kidney removal surgery, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), kidney stone disease, urinary tract infections, and urinary endoscopy — reflecting a high volume of experience in some of the most common and complex conditions seen in urology practice. He holds an active Texas State Medical License through 2026 and accepts Medicaid and multiple major commercial insurance plans. Dr. Dowd is currently accepting new patients, and telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to contact the practice for more information.

• Over 20 years of urology clinical and surgical experience
• MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
• Residency in Urology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine
• Recognized expert in 7 urological conditions
• Practices at a dedicated multi-urologist specialty group — Texoma Urology Center
• Three patient awards including recognition for attentive listening, clear explanations, and thorough exams
• Accepts Medicaid and multiple major insurance plans
• Active TX State Medical License through 2026
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock – MD
• Residency: Urology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine (1988–1993)
• Fellowship/Additional Training: General Urology subspecialty focus

Medical Conditions Treated

• Kidney stone disease and urinary tract obstruction
• Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia – BPH)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men and women
• Bladder cancer and bladder conditions
• Prostate cancer and prostate disorders
• Kidney cancer and kidney removal indications
• Urinary incontinence and overactive bladder
• Erectile dysfunction and male reproductive disorders
• Testicular conditions and scrotal disorders
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Interstitial cystitis and chronic bladder pain
• Hydronephrosis and kidney drainage issues
• Urethral stricture and urinary flow disorders
• Vasectomy-related consultations and male reproductive health

Medical Procedures Performed

• Kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy)
• Urinary endoscopy (cystoscopy and ureteroscopy)
• Kidney stone treatment and lithotripsy
• Prostate evaluations and biopsies
• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Bladder cancer evaluation and treatment
• Vasectomy
• Urinary catheter placement and management
• Ureteral stent placement and removal
• Urodynamic testing and bladder function evaluation
• Incontinence evaluation and treatment
• Scrotal and testicular surgical procedures
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and monitoring
• Telehealth urological consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Dowd provides a comprehensive range of urological services at Texoma Urology Center, addressing both routine and complex conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive system for patients of all ages. As part of a dedicated urology group practice, Dr. Dowd has access to a collaborative team environment that supports comprehensive diagnostic and surgical urological care. His extensive surgical experience — spanning over three decades since his residency — gives patients access to a physician well-versed in both open and minimally invasive urological procedures. Whether managing a common condition such as a urinary tract infection or performing major urological surgery such as a kidney removal, Dr. Dowd brings seasoned clinical judgment and procedural expertise to each case.

His services include:

• General Urology Consultations – comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis of all urinary tract and male reproductive conditions
• Kidney Stone Management – complete care from diagnosis and medical management to procedural intervention including lithotripsy and ureteroscopy
• Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Treatment – non-surgical and surgical options including TURP and medication management for urinary symptoms
• Prostate Cancer Screening & Management – PSA testing, prostate biopsies, and coordinated cancer care
• Bladder Cancer Evaluation & Treatment – cystoscopy, bladder tumor removal, and ongoing surveillance
• Kidney Surgery Services – nephrectomy and surgical management of kidney cancer and other kidney conditions
• Urinary Endoscopy – diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy and ureteroscopy for visualization and treatment of urinary tract conditions
• Urinary Incontinence & Overactive Bladder Care – urodynamic evaluation and individualized treatment planning
• Male Reproductive Health – vasectomy, erectile dysfunction evaluation, and testicular and scrotal condition management
• UTI Diagnosis & Treatment – prompt evaluation and management of acute and recurrent urinary tract infections in men and women
• Telehealth Urological Consultations – remote follow-up and management services potentially available; call the practice for details
• Medicaid-Accessible Urology Care – accepting Medicaid and multiple insurance plans to ensure broad patient access to specialized urological services

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)

Please contact the practice directly at (940) 689-8765 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 5500 Kell Blvd, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76310 Phone: (940) 689-8765

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliations were not listed in the available records. Patients seeking this information are advised to contact Texoma Urology Center directly at (940) 689-8765 for the most current affiliation details.