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28 Ratings with 10 written Reviews
Summary
Howard Ross, M.D., is a nationally recognized, board certified colon and rectal surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Howard specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches to treating colon and rectal cancer and provides leading-edge surgical care for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis and other complex colorectal and anorectal conditions. His research interests include the adoption of new technologies, surgical outcomes, surgical education and health disparities. Dr. Ross is broadly published, and is the editor of four noted textbooks, including “Robotic Approaches to Colorectal Surgery” and “Minimally Invasive Approaches to Colon and Rectal Disease.”
Dr. Ross recently gave the Commencement Speech at our Hackensack School of Medicine gradution. You can watch his insightful and inspriational speech here.
Before his appointment at Hackensack University Medical Center, Dr. Ross served in various roles at Temple …University Health System. Most recently he was Vice Chair, Department of Surgery; Professor and Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery; and Program Director for the General Surgery Residency. As Chair of Surgery/Surgeon-in-Chief at HUMC, Dr. Ross oversees nine divisions of surgery and will actively guide the surgical education of our residents and medical students.
Dr. Ross specializes in the following:
- Colon Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Anal cancer
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectal Bleeding
- Anal abscess
- Anal fistula
- Anal fissure
- Ostomy Complications
- Fecal Incontinence
- Rectal Prolapse
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Defecation Problems
- Pilonidal Disease
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
- 10 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Howard M Ross has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Howard M Ross, MD | Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi, MD | Dr. Lea Lowenfeld, MD | Dr. Alessandro Fichera, MD |
| Colorectal Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Colorectal Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 51 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Hackensack , NJ | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Universita Di Pisa Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Univ Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore Fac Di Med E Chirurgia Agostino Gemelli | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard M Ross
Medical Specialties
Dr. Howard M Ross has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Howard M Ross has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2001
American Board of Surgery
General Surgery, 2000
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center2000
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center1996
Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine1999
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Howard Ross speak?
- Dr. Howard Ross speaks Spanish and English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Ross affiliated with?
- Dr. Howard Ross is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Ross?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Howard Ross here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Howard Ross's office located?
- Dr. Howard Ross's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
- Does Dr. Howard Ross accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Howard Ross has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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