Dr. Howard B. Epstein, MD | St Augustine, FL | Urology

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Dr. Howard Epstein is a urologist who has dedicated over four decades to treating conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency training at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. With 43 years of clinical experience, Dr. Epstein brings extensive knowledge to his specialty practice. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Epstein practices at Advanced Urology Institute in St Augustine, Florida, and maintains hospital privileges at UF Health Flagler Hospital. He focuses on treating men with prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Dr. Epstein also cares for patients who experience recurrent prostate cancer. His diagnostic approach includes ordering urine tests and blood work to evaluate symptoms, and he utilizes CT scans when advanced imaging is needed. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5.

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accepting new patients
3.5

42 Ratings
43 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Florida Health Shands Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Worse experience ever !!

August 14th, 2020

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Dr Epstein and his staff, Kathryn, Jonathan and Kevin, not only gave my dad the best care with compassion while in the hospital, but also our family. Very knowledgeable and answered our continual questions without hesitation and with smiles and hugs. When their time to care for Daddy had ended, they came to say goodbyes in Hospice. I would not hesitate to call on them for anyone in my family. They are wonderful

July 16th, 2019

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still no one answers your phones...

June 3rd, 2019

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Husband went for check up not happy with the amount of time I office

December 15th, 2018

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I am very unhappy about you and your service, never answer the phone, if I get through and leave message you never call back, the staff is the most unhappy group I have ever known.

August 10th, 2018

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Poor customer service. I had such a poor experience just trying to set up an appointment, I ended up going to another Doctor, which by the way, their customer service was great. The staff at Dr. Epstein's office was not the least bit concerned or supportive of my very serious symptoms. They set me for a "consultation" 3 weeks from my referral date and wouldn't consider any expedited treatment. I called Shands, described the same symptoms and they set a consultation for the next day and placed a "tentative" hold on a test/biopsy time. The difference in patient care between the two calls was amazing. So glad I cancelled my appointment with Dr. Epstein.

December 1st, 2015

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I have chronic kidney stones. Dr. Epstein apparently did not know how to handle this. He told me my stones were small and should present no problem, even though I told him I was in pain. He suggested that perhaps I had a back problem. I do not recommend him to anyone with chronic stones.

October 20th, 2014

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If you have a major problem after hours you can call his office and he will call you back. I have talked to him a 2am in the morning and when he is out of town. Very few doctors will do that. A great Doctor

May 25th, 2012

Advanced Urology Institute

240 Southpark Cir ESt Augustine, FL 32086

Tel: (904) 824-1450

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


Dr. Howard Bruce Epstein, MD	Urology Health	Dr. Mohammed Noman Mona, MD	Dr. Terrence Christophe Regan, MD
Urology	Urology	Urology	Urology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (42 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (12 Ratings)	4.5 (14 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience		55 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Portuguese, Spanish
St Augustine , FL	Miami , FL	Jacksonville , FL	Palm Coast , FL
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Urology

Bladder Issues
Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Kidney Stones
Overactive Urinary Bladder
Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Urologic Emergencies

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Florida Health Shands Hospital

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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