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Dr. Robert Howard, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Robert Howard, DO
3.9 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Howard, DO is a General Surgeon in Reading, PA.
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Dr. Robert Howard, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Howard, DO is a General Surgeon in Reading, PA.

About

Dr. Howard graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1995 and completed a residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital.Dr. Robert Howard, DO is a General Surgeon in Reading, PA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Howard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Reading Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howard is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
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
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach

Insurance Accepted

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  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Dental
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Open Access
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Amerihealth
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2758 Century Blvd Ste 1, Reading, PA 19610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 373-4151
  2. 2 Reading Hospital Occupational Health Services
    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA 19611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-1123

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3.9
Based on 21 Reviews
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May 16, 2022
Dr. Howard performed a robot hernia repair on me and did a fantastic job. I was back to normal in 2 weeks. Great doctor.
— May 16, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Philadelphia College Osteopathic Med
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
    2002
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Howard, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Robert Howard, DO is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Howard, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA