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Summary
Dr. Trent Howard is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery with advanced training in thoracic surgery. He earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Mercy Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Howard brings extensive expertise to complex thoracic procedures and patient care.
Dr. Howard maintains hospital affiliations with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, UAB Saint Vincent's East Hospital, UnityPoint Health Methodist West Hospital, and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, with practice locations in Alabaster, Alabama and West Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia. He performs cardiac rehabilitation procedures to help patients recover and strengthen their heart health following cardiac events or surgery.
Dr. Howard maintains hospital affiliations with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, UAB Saint Vincent's East Hospital, UnityPoint Health Methodist West Hospital, and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, with practice locations in Alabaster, Alabama and West Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia. He performs cardiac rehabilitation procedures to help patients recover and strengthen their heart health following cardiac events or surgery.
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Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- Mercy Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Trent Allen Howard has 5 locationsBrookwood Baptist Health Specialty Care - Heart & Thoracic Surgery - Shelby
1004 1st St N Ste 270Alabaster, AL 35007The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus
5950 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital
1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 343-1000
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| Dr. Trent Allen Howard, DO | Dr. Johnnie Jackson JR. | Dr. William Nathan Viar JR. | Dr. Bailey Callahan Meherg, DO |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 15 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Alabaster , AL | Bessemer , AL | Birmingham , AL | Cullman , AL |
| Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Trent Allen Howard has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Trent Allen Howard has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Trent Allen Howard holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mercy Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Howard's NPI number is 1851686091.
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- Where is Dr. Trent Howard's office located?
- Dr. Trent Howard's office is located at 1004 1st St N Ste 270, Alabaster, AL, 35007.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Trent Howard affiliated with?
- Dr. Trent Howard is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Uab Saint Vincents East Hospital, Unitypoint Health Methodist West Hospital, and MERCYONE WEST DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER.
- Does Dr. Trent Howard accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Trent Howard accepts on their Vitals profile.
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