Dr. Benjamin Howard
Overview
Benjamin Howard is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Small Bowel Resection, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
317 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Howard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Howard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Howard by calling their office at 805-681-7500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Howard a top-rated expert for Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Howard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Howard specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Howard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Benjamin Howard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Howard has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Howard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Howard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-681-7500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- CellulitisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.