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Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Howard Ross, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Ross, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Howard Ross, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 58
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Ross, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Ross graduated from University of Rochester. Dr. Howard Ross, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Ross currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ross received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Ross' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ross is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
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
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Empire Hospital
  • Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    OMNIA HMO
    OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Liberty
    Freedom
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Local Value Network POS Plus
    Hospital Advantage EPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Select
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Temple University Hospital
    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  2. 2 Office
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 408, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  3. 3 Office
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 403, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  4. 4 Office
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 709, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  5. 5 St Luke's Doctor's Pavilion
    701 Ostrum St, Fountain Hill, PA 18015

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4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Feb 17, 2020
best doctor I have had since my father dr William j sabol dr ross was so sweet all the time not complaints here very sweet dr sabol and ross thank you at least I am normal today I had colonrectal surgery with blockages cleared it up I am comfortable now no [ain no weight loss coul have killed me saved me from dying thankyou
loraine sabol — Feb 17, 2020
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester
    1992
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  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Ross, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ross' profile.

Dr. Howard Ross, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Ross, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ