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Dr. Howard Ross, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Ross, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Ross, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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About Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Dr. Ross graduated from University of Rochester. Dr. Howard Ross, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Ross's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ross is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Experience Check

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Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Rectal Prolapse
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Oscar Circle
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings
    APCN Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BCBS PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Direct Access PPO
    OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
  • Hospital Advantage EPO
    AmeriHealth Advantage PPO
    Local Value Network POS Plus
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    National Blue High Performance Network HPN
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Connection Blue High Performance Network HPN

Where Dr. Howard Ross, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Temple University Hospital
    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  2. 2 Hackensack University Medical GR Organ Transplant
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 404, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  3. 3 Office
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 403, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  4. 4 Hackensack University Medical Center
    360 Essex St Ste 303, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Meet Dr. Howard Ross, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Ross's Practice

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

Dr. Howard Ross, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Ross, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Rochester
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Howard Ross, MD Practices

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

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