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Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD
4.2 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Orange City, FL.
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Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Orange City, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Orange City, FL.

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Dr. Sakowitz graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Boston Medical Center.Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Orange City, FL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Sakowitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with AdventHealth Fish Memorial. At present, Dr. Sakowitz received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Sakowitz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sakowitz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
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Bell's Palsy
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Entropion
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Sakowitz Eye Center
    2850 Wellness Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
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  2. 2 Office
    313 N Mangoustine Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sakowitz
4.2
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Apr 30, 2019
I am so pleased with my surgery of cataract removal to my left eye, going back for my right eye . He is an amazing "miracle doctor".
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Staten Island Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center
    1984
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sakowitz's profile.

Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Fish Memorial.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Fish Memorial

    1055 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL