Expertise in
19
conditions
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 Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Small Bowel Resection, and Thyroidectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Ynez Valley 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

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 M. Howard

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin M. Howard?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin M. 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 M. Howard a top-rated expert for Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin M. Howard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neonatal Severe 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 M. Howard specialize in?

While Dr. Benjamin M. Howard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Benjamin M. Howard participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Benjamin M. Howard has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin M. 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 M. Howard accept my insurance?

Dr. Benjamin M. 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

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