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Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Robert Howard, MD
4.9 (174 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL.
Dr. Robert Howard, MD
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Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Tarpon Springs, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL.

About

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL. They currently practice at St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Accommodation Disorders, Presbyopia and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 174 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howard is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs
    43309 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  2. 2 St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Springhill
    187 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Experience and Background Check

Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Eye Infections
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Eye Infections
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chalazion
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Pterygium
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Esotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Headache
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Pinguecula
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Excision of Chalazion
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.9
Based on 174 Reviews
5 Stars (164)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Mar 03, 2024
Dr.Howard was courteous , professional , and efficient in our time together.
— Mar 03, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • 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 ophthalmology. Before joining St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, Dr Howard was with the U.S. Army for eight years, most recently as Chief of Ophthalmology at Fort Meade in Maryland. Prior to that he served as Chief of Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery at Fort Riley, Kansas, and Co-Chief Resident at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. He began his career as an intern at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Tarpon Springs, FL. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center-Wilford Hall Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Accommodation Disorders, Presbyopia and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Robert Howard, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

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