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.
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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 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
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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- 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.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical 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.
- DeliriumDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- NecrosisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.