Dr. James Howard, MD
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Dr. James Howard, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. James Howard, MD is an ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee in 1983. He is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Retina Associates of Utah
Retina Associates of Utah - Layton
Retina Associates of Utah - Provo
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Howard specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Howard's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.9
| 5 Star | 88% | 88% |
| 4 Star | 13% | 13% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
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About Me
care philosophy
My goal is to provide my patients with the highest quality care in a comfortable, compassionate setting.biography
Dr. Howard graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University and received his M.D. at the University of Utah. Following medical school, he completed an internship at the University of Utah, ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa,...read moreOphthalmology
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Mcgill University Medical School
Residency HospitalMcgill University Medical School
Medical SchoolHahnemann University Hospital|drexel University College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2005Carney Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2002Tufts University|carney Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1999Medical Degree In London|sindh Medical College
Medical School, 1996St Francis Hospital Pittsburghs Pa
Residency Hospital, 1986St Francis Hospital Pittsburghs Pa
Internship Hospital, 1984University Of Tennessee
Medical School, 1983
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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