Overview
Howard Zaren is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Savannah, Georgia.
Dr. Zaren is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 114 clinical trials. Dr. Zaren is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
225 Candler Dr Ste 204, Savannah, GA 31405
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.
113 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard A. Zaren
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard A. Zaren?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard A. Zaren by calling their office at 912-819-6804. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard A. Zaren a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard A. Zaren is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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. Howard A. Zaren specialize in?
While Dr. Howard A. Zaren is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Howard A. Zaren participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard A. Zaren has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Howard A. Zaren's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard A. Zaren accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard A. Zaren accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 912-819-6804 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
- Breast CancerDr. Zaren isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Zaren isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Bone TumorDr. Zaren isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Zaren isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Zaren isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Zaren isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Zaren isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MesenchymomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Stomach CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Zaren isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
