Dr. Robert Howard, MD
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Dr. Robert Howard, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howard has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Morton Plant Hospital and Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Springhill
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
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Howard's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.9
| 5 Star | 94% | 94% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 2% | 2% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Howard to family and friends is 4.8601036 out of 5
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About Me
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Robert Howard, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK surgery, medical ophthalmology and glaucoma care. He is a highly experienced LASIK surgeon, having performed countless refractive surgeries since starting his career in...read morebiography
Robert Howard, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK surgery, medical ophthalmology and glaucoma care. He is a highly experienced LASIK surgeon, having performed countless refractive surgeries since starting his career in...read moreOphthalmology
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Brooke Army Medical Center-wilford Hall Medical Center
Residency HospitalWilliam Beaumont Army Medical Center
Internship HospitalTufts University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 14
hospital 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 awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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