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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Howard graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Howard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Ventral Hernia
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Ventral Hernia
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Rib Fracture
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
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    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 898-3140
  2. 2 Office
    4151 Foothill Rd Bldg A, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-6550
  3. 3 Office
    513 Parnassus Ave Rm S321, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1239

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Oct 29, 2024
The best doctor-patient connection ever. Extraordinarily informative, checked in with me at home both before and after the surgery, was totally calming at pre-op, gave thorough instructions, answered all questions. Highly recommended.
Mario — Oct 29, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA