Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Benjamin Howard

General Surgery
317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
On Staff At
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Expertise in
19
conditions
317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 

Overview

Benjamin Howard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California.

Dr. Howard is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Small Bowel Resection, and Thyroidectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

UCI School Of Medicine

Residency

UCSF Health

Specialties

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
317 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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 Parathyroid Hyperplasia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Howard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parathyroid Hyperplasia, 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 Parathyroid Hyperplasia, 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 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.

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