Dr. Howard Black
Overview
Howard Black is a Colorectal Surgeon in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Black is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.
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1414 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
1414 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
195 Memorial Drive, Suite 1, Everett, PA 15537
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard Black
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Black?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard Black by calling their office at 814-942-6038. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard Black a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Black is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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 Black specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Black is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Hemorrhoids. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Howard Black accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard Black accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-942-6038 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
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- Anal CancerDr. Black isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Black isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Black isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
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- Anal FissureDr. Black isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Black isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CellulitisDr. Black isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Black isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Black isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Black isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.