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Dr. Richard Howard is a surgeon with five decades of experience serving patients in the Albany area. They earned their medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed their residency at St Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Howard brings extensive surgical expertise to their practice, with English as their primary language for patient communication.
Dr. Howard practices at Samuel S Stratton Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, New York. They specialize in treating serious conditions including colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal cancers. Their clinical services include preventive care such as flu vaccinations and adult immunizations.
Dr. Howard practices at Samuel S Stratton Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, New York. They specialize in treating serious conditions including colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal cancers. Their clinical services include preventive care such as flu vaccinations and adult immunizations.
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Quick Facts
- 50 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- speaks English
- St Elizabeth Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Colorectal Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 50 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Korean | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Albany , NY | Pomona , NY | Troy , NY | Albany , NY |
| Med School: ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | Med School: Seth G S Medical College | Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Karl Howard has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at St Elizabeth Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Howard's NPI number is 1700871837.
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- Is Dr. Richard Howard accepting new patients?
- Dr. Richard Howard has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Richard Howard accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Howard affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Howard is affiliated with Samuel S Stratton Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Howard?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Howard here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Richard Howard's office located?
- Dr. Richard Howard's office is located at 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208.
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