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Dr. Fred Howard, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Fred Howard, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Fred Howard, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Lake Wales, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fred Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Lake Wales, FL.
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Dr. Fred Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Lake Wales, FL. Dr. Howard currently practices at Adventhealth Medical Group General Surgery At Lake Wales and are affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howard is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Adventhealth Medical Group General Surgery At Lake Wales
    1255 State Road 60 E Ste 400, Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Experience and Background Check

Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ventral Hernia
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ventral Hernia
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Colectomy
Colostomy
Gallbladder Removal
Skin Grafts
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.5
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Patient Reviews
Jun 05, 2019
Needed hernia surgery. He saw what I needed immediately. What a super guy and surgeon. He is the best. Great personality. Knows what he's doing. None better
Bob Elber — Jun 05, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Fred Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Lake Wales, FL. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fred Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Fred Howard, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa.

Yes, Dr. Fred Howard, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Tampa

    3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL

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