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Dr. Jay Howington, MD

Dr. Jay Howington, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Jay Howington, MD is a neurosurgeon in Savannah, GA. Dr. Howington has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 93 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (93 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Howington is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Howington is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Howington specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Howington's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howington

4.5

93 ratings, 58 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Oct 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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D M Weatherly – Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randy Woods – Aug 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary Brown MD , MBA et al. – Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mac Thompson – Jul 03, 2024
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MJ – Nov 17, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Alannah Dutchess – Nov 03, 2023
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Oct 25, 2023
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Henrietta B Williams – Oct 04, 2023
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Melissa Smith – Aug 18, 2023
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Jul 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kim – Jul 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tonya Gunn – Jul 22, 2023
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Cathy J Dixon – Jul 21, 2023
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Jun 29, 2023
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Jun 01, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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Gerard Freeman – Mar 24, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jay Howington, MD is a neurosurgeon in Savannah, GA. Dr. Howington has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • State University Of New York @ Buffalo

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Louisiana State Medical Center Shreveport

    Residency Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Howington is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Health University Medical Center

      4700 Waters Ave
      Savannah, GA 31404
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Patient 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

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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