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Dr. Gene Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Gene Howard, MD
4.6 (124 Ratings)
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Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC.
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Dr. Gene Howard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Mount Pleasant, SC
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC.

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Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 124 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eyelid Disorders
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Visual Field Defects
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Eyelid Spasm
Blepharorrhaphy
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
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Keratitis
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Enucleation of Eye
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC
    1101 Clarity Rd Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 793-5437
  2. 2 Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC
    2060 Charlie Hall Blvd Ste 201, Charleston, SC 29414
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 722-2010
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.6
Based on 124 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (12)

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Apr 06, 2024
Dr.Howard and his staff take the time to explain and answer any questions regarding your visit and treatment.
Linda M — Apr 06, 2024
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Care Philosophy
  • Internationally recognized oculoplastic surgeon Gene Howard M D specializes in eye related plastic and cosmetic services that can help you look and feel your best Dr Howard received a bachelor s degree from Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine He completed a master s degree in public health his medical degree an internship in internal medicine and a research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University After completing medical school Dr Howard worked for two years in East Africa and South Asia on international eye health projects Upon returning to the United States he completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed a fellowship in oculoplastic surgery and orbital oncology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City From 1991 until 1995 Dr Howard was an assistant professor at MUSC in the departments of ophthalmology dermatology and otolaryngology He later served as a professor of ophthalmology at MUSC and held the Stanley Theodore Feldberg endowed chair As an attending physician at MUSC Dr Howard served as consulting staff to the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and to the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of South Carolina in Columbia Dr Howard served as a delegate to the South Carolina Medical Association and is a past president of the Charleston County Ophthalmological Society Dr Howard is currently a clinical professor at MUSC a chairman of the surgical committee at the East Cooper Medical Hospital he is on the membership committee at the Charleston County Medical Society and he is one of the thousand experts in America evaluating on faculty 1000
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Biography
  • Dr. Gene Howard, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2005. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2005
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gene Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gene Howard, MD is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC