Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Steven C. Howe

Thoracic Surgery
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
1
conditions
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Steven Howe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Howe is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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.

1 Total Publications

Augmented reality-guided craniofacial and airway nerve block training for anesthesiology residents.
Augmented reality-guided craniofacial and airway nerve block training for anesthesiology residents.
Journal: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
Published: April 21, 2025
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Is Dr. Steven C. Howe a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven C. Howe is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Steven C. Howe specialize in?

While Dr. Steven C. Howe is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Steven C. Howe participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Steven C. Howe has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Steven C. Howe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Steven C. Howe accept my insurance?

Dr. Steven C. Howe accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-7777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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