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Dr. Howard Black, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Howard Black, MD
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Dr. Howard Black, MD is a General Surgeon in Altoona, PA.
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Dr. Howard Black, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Howard Black, MD is a General Surgeon in Altoona, PA.

About

Dr. Black graduated from Tufts University. Dr. Howard Black, MD is a General Surgeon in Altoona, PA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Black currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Black has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Black received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Black's office accepts new patients. Dr. Black is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    Performance Blue
    Community Blue PPO
    KeystoneBlue
    Blue High Performance Network

Locations

  1. 1 Blair Medical Associates
    1414 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 943-4937
  2. 2 Cove Surgical Associates LTD.
    104 Hillcrest Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 224-2215
  3. 3 Altoona Regional Health System
    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 889-7500

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4.4
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Patient Reviews
Jun 06, 2020
I've dealt with Dr.Black several times over the years. I've been extremely satisfied with his expertise as a surgeon. After several other doctors/surgeons failed treating an issue that I had, Dr. Black was the only one that knew what was required for me to heal. No , he isn't the warm and fuzzy guy you might be looking for, but he knows what he's doing, which is the most important thing when it comes to your health.
— Jun 06, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Black, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Black's profile.

Dr. Black frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Black, MD is affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and UPMC Altoona.

Yes, Dr. Howard Black, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA