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Dr. John Howe, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. John Howe, MD
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Dr. John Howe, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Harlingen, TX.
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Dr. John Howe, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Harlingen, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. John Howe, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Harlingen, TX.

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Dr. Howe graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1982 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin.Dr. John Howe, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Harlingen, TX and has 42 years experience. Dr. Howe currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company. Dr. Howe has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howe received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Howe's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howe is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Iridocyclitis
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Blepharitis
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Tear Duct Surgery
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Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Texas Coast Cardiovascular LLC
    597 W Sesame Dr Ste C, Harlingen, TX 78550
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 425-3937
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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1 Star (6)

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Oct 05, 2023
Dr Howe and Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr Howe is very compassionate and explains about what is happening with your eyes. Both of us are patients and have been for over 15 years. We are very happy with the care he has given and is giving to each of us. We highly recommend him and his staff.
James Werth — Oct 05, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St Joseph
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • So Ill University School of Medicine
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Howe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howe's profile.

Dr. John Howe, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company.

Yes, Dr. John Howe, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville

    1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX

  • VHS Harlingen Hospital Company

    2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX