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Dr. James Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. James Howard, MD
4.9 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. James Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dr. James Howard, MD
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Dr. James Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. James Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Dr. Howard graduated from Medical Degree in London|Sindh Medical College in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.Dr. James Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT and has 41 years experience. Dr. Howard currently practices at Retina Associates of Utah and are affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard also speaks Spanish. Dr. Howard is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
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Eyelid Disorders
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
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    Curative PPO
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  • Gold HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates of Utah
    5169 S Cottonwood St Ste 630, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:30
  2. 2 Retina Associates of Utah
    810 S 100 W Ste C, Logan, UT 84321
  3. 3 Retina Associates of Utah - Layton
    2132 N Robins Dr Ste 130, Layton, UT 84041
  4. 4 Retina Associates of Utah - Provo
    1055 N 300 W Ste 420, Provo, UT 84604

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4.9
Based on 8 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Aug 07, 2019
I have been working with Dr. Howard since 2008. He is the kindest, most understanding doctor I have ever encountered in my 60+ years. I always feel he has the latest information to treat my condition. He is one of a kind and any patient should feel confident in his care.
Mark M — Aug 07, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical Degree in London|Sindh Medical College
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. James Howard, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT