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Dr. Travis Howard, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Travis Howard, DO
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Dr. Travis Howard, DO is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, AZ.
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Dr. Travis Howard, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Gilbert, AZ
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Travis Howard, DO is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, AZ.

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Dr. Howard graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Tulsa Regional Medical Center.Dr. Travis Howard, DO is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, AZ and has 23 years experience. Dr. Howard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Baywood Medical Center. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Appendicitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Appendix Cancer
Ascites
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Disorders
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Colonic Diverticulosis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Invasive Breast Cancer
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Liver Cancer
Lymphadenopathy
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Meckel's Diverticulum
Melanoma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pheochromocytoma
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Carcinoma
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Surgery
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adhesiolysis
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Appendectomy
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Cyst
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excisional Biopsy
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Mastectomy
Plasmapheresis
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Small Bowel Surgery
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stereotaxis
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Surgical Procedures
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Arizona Foundation
  • Humana
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Banner Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • One Health
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  • Triwest
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Ali Ghazanfari MD PLLC
    726 N Greenfield Rd Ste 105, Gilbert, AZ 85234
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 926-3353
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Timothy E Walker MDPC
    6116 E Arbor Ave Bldg 2, Mesa, AZ 85206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 926-3353

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Mar 25, 2023
My husband had surgery yesterday with this amazing MD. We couldn’t be any happier with Dr. Howard. This amazing surgeon is patient, caring and kind. Thank you Dr. Howard from the bottom of our hearts. The Puccio’s.
Puccio — Mar 25, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulsa Regional Medical Center
    2006
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Travis Howard, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Travis Howard, DO is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Baywood Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

    3555 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ

  • Banner Baywood Medical Center

    6644 E Baywood Ave, Mesa, AZ