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Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD
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Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rock Island, IL.
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Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Rock Island, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rock Island, IL.

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Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rock Island, IL. They graduated from University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine and completed a residency at University Toronto. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Howcroft has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howcroft received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Howcroft is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Serous Detachment Retina
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Cataracts
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Headache
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Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Laser Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Surgeons Associates PC
    2570 24th St Ste 124, Rock Island, IL 61201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (309) 793-2020

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4.0
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (3)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Nov 13, 2021
Dr Howcroft is retiring. that’s too bad, he is a good doctor, but it’s a good deal for him.
Dr Patrick Irving — Nov 13, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Toronto
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howcroft's profile.

Dr. Howcroft frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Michael Howcroft, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.