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Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Robert Howard, MD
4.9 (192 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Howard, MD
4.9 (192 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Tarpon Springs, FL
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL.

About

Dr. Howard graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2007 and completed a residency at Brooke Army Medical Center-Wilford Hall Medical Center.Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL and has 17 years experience. Dr. Howard currently practices at St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs and are affiliated with Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Cataract, Presbyopia and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 192 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howard is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs
    43309 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  2. 2 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Springhill
    187 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Experience and Background Check

Cataract
Presbyopia
Corneal Diseases
Cataract
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Presbyopia
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Marfan Syndrome
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Tonic Pupil
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.9
Based on 192 Reviews
5 Stars (181)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Jul 14, 2024
I am well informed on an ongoing basis and have been. St Luke's Dr. Howard and his team consistently provide me with optimum care.
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Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • United Healthcare
    Options PPO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Open Access Plus
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  • Open Access
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  • Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
  • Assurant Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2007. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center-Wilford Hall Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract, Presbyopia and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant North Bay Hospital.

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

Dr. Howard has over 17 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

    6600 Madison St, New Port Richey, FL

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