Overview
Gene Howard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Dr. Howard is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Eyelid Drooping.
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Locations
1101 Clarity Rd Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gene Howard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gene Howard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gene Howard by calling their office at 843-793-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gene Howard a top-rated expert for Benign Essential Blepharospasm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gene Howard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Benign Essential Blepharospasm, 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. Gene Howard specialize in?
While Dr. Gene Howard is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Gene Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Gene Howard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-793-5437 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
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- EntropionDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Entropion.
- Advanced
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BlepharitisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CarbuncleDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- ChalazionDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.

