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Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD
General Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD
Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.
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About Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD

Dr. Howard graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
Parathyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Ventral Hernia
Parathyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Thyroidectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Thyroid Lobectomy
Rib Fracture
Incisional Hernia
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroid Nodule
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thyroid Cancer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Gallbladder Removal
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Pelvic Abscess
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Ascites
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
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
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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 Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Premium
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus HMO

Where Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic
    4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  3. 3 Office
    513 Parnassus Ave Rm S321, San Francisco, CA 94143

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Howard's Practice

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Ventral Hernia and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Benjamin Howard, MD Practices

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

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