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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Santa Barbara, CA
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Overview

Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD works in Santa Barbara, CA as a General Surgery Specialist.
They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Howard has has worked on more claims relating to Ventral Hernia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Howard has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Howard practices at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA and has additional offices in San Francisco, CA.

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 898-3140
  2. 2 Office
    4151 Foothill Rd Bldg A, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-6550
  3. 3 Office
    513 Parnassus Ave Rm S321, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1239

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Oct 28, 2022
I had surgery October 25, 2022, to repair an inguinal hernia. Dr. Benjamin Howard performed the surgery. I went in at 900 AM and walked out at 100 PM. Almost as efficient as drive thru. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I was not left alone for any long period of time. Someone at the clinic called me later in the day to see how I was doing. Dr. Howard also called me long after working hours to see how I was doing. I would rate them 5 stars, but I don't want to get carried away. I will give Dr. Benjamin Howard 5 stars for sure. Professional, kind and conscientious. I had open surgery, and I am sore of course, but I haven't need to use pain meds. Doctor Benjamin said I could walk and even ride a bike as long as "listened to my body". I'm somewhat drained after surgery, but I have gone on a couple easy short bike rides and walks.
— Oct 28, 2022
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  • University of California at Berkeley
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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Howard accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Howard accepts here.

Dr. Howard frequently sees patients for Ventral Hernia.

Dr. Howard has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Howard is board certified in General Surgery.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

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