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Summary
Dr. Stephen Howell is an oncologist and internal medicine physician with 56 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and specializes in cancer care alongside general internal medicine. His extensive career has focused on both the prevention and treatment of cancer, as well as the comprehensive care of adult patients. Dr. Howell is fluent in English.
Dr. Howell practices at UC San Diego Health locations in La Jolla and San Diego, with affiliations at University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest. His work includes diagnostic imaging services such as extremity X-rays to help evaluate patient conditions. He provides care at multiple UC San Diego Health facilities, including the Moores Cancer Center, where he focuses on comprehensive cancer treatment and support.
Dr. Howell practices at UC San Diego Health locations in La Jolla and San Diego, with affiliations at University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest. His work includes diagnostic imaging services such as extremity X-rays to help evaluate patient conditions. He provides care at multiple UC San Diego Health facilities, including the Moores Cancer Center, where he focuses on comprehensive cancer treatment and support.
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Quick Facts
- 56 years of experience
- speaks English
- Harvard Medical School
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Stephen B Howell has 6 locationsUcsd Health Moores Cancer Center
3855 Health Sciences DrLa Jolla, CA 92093 Tel: (858) 822-6100
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
University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (858) 657-7000
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7000
UC San Diego Health
3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer CenterSan Diego, CA 92037Uc San Diego Health Infusion Center
3855 Health Sciences Drste 1063La Jolla, CA 92093 Tel: (858) 822-5658
Mon7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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| Oncology | Oncology | Vascular & Interventional Radiology | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 56 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Tagalog, Spanish |
| La Jolla , CA | San Clemente , CA | Riverside , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen B Howell
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen B Howell has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen B Howell has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
56 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1970
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