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Dr. Gene Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Gene Howard, MD
4.6 (134 Ratings)
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Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, SC.
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Dr. Gene Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Mount Pleasant, SC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, SC.

About

Dr. Howard graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, SC and has 20 years experience. Dr. Howard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 134 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Visual Field Defects
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Eyelid Spasm
Blepharorrhaphy
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Excision of Chalazion
Tear Duct Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC
    1101 Clarity Rd Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 793-5437
  2. 2 Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC
    2861 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 797-5511
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC
    2060 Charlie Hall Blvd Ste 201, Charleston, SC 29414
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 722-2010
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.6
Based on 134 Reviews
5 Stars (119)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 12, 2024
Dr Howard is super professional is very talented yet comes across with humility. I highly recommend Dr Howard for upper and lower cosmetic eye surgery.
— Dec 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gene Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gene Howard, MD is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gene Howard, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC