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Dr. John B Howe MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(6)
2113 Haine Dr Harlingen TX, 78550
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Howe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Harlingen, TX. Dr. Howe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Howe can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Howe can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1982

University of Mn Med Sch 1982

University of Minnesota Medical School 1982

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Tear
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Lupus
  • Hives
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. John B Howe MD's Practice location

Dr. John Howe, MD

2113 Haine Dr -
Harlingen, TX 78550
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New patients: 956-425-3937
Fax: 956-412-6567

597 W SESAME DR STE C -
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
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New patients: 956-425-3937
Fax: 956-412-6567

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Patient Experience with Dr. Howe


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Dr. John B Howe MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLCl

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Head northeast on Sesame Square West 133 ft
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VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

100 A ALTON GLOOR BROWNSVILLE TX 78526

Head northeast on Sesame Square West 133 ft
Continue right onto Sesame Square South 729 ft
Turn right onto Sesame Drive 342 ft
Turn right onto Ed Carey Drive (Loop 499) 1929 ft
Turn left 987 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1536 ft
Merge left onto I 69E 12.2 mi
Keep left at the fork onto I 69E 3.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1100 ft
Continue straight onto Expressway 77 South Frontage Road 691 ft
Turn left onto West Alton Gloor Boulevard (FM 3248) 1230 ft
Turn right 101 ft
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HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTERl

5501 SOUTH EXPRESSWAY 77 HARLINGEN TX 78550

Head northeast on Sesame Square West 133 ft
Continue right onto Sesame Square South 729 ft
Turn right onto Sesame Drive 342 ft
Turn left onto Ed Carey Drive (Loop 499) 743 ft
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Turn right 1572 ft
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