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7 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Benjamin Howard is a physician specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism, and surgery. They completed medical school at the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and residency training at UCSF Medical Center. With 16 years of experience in practice, Dr. Howard brings extensive expertise to patient care.
Dr. Howard practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Children's Medical Center in Santa Barbara, California. They treat patients with conditions including closed head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and ventral hernias. The procedures they perform include cranial ultrasounds, thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds, and laparoscopic surgery. Patients have given Dr. Howard an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Howard practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Children's Medical Center in Santa Barbara, California. They treat patients with conditions including closed head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and ventral hernias. The procedures they perform include cranial ultrasounds, thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds, and laparoscopic surgery. Patients have given Dr. Howard an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 33 insurance plans accepted
- Ucsf Medical Center
- 6 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Pueblo Care Complex
317 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105 Tel: (805) 898-3140
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr Benjamin M. Howard, MD | Dr. Hewitt Robert Lang, MD | Dr. Scott David Saunders, MD | Dr. Lisa Jeanne Trosino, MD |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Surgery | Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Santa Barbara , CA | Santa Barbara , CA | Goleta , CA | Santa Barbara , CA |
| Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Benjamin M. Howard
Medical Specialties
Dr Benjamin M. Howard has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr Benjamin M. Howard has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr Benjamin M. Howard holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr Howard's NPI number is 1457675118.
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- Dr Benjamin Howard is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Childrens Medical Center.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr Benjamin Howard accepts on their Vitals profile.
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