Dr. John Harrison Howard MD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
2050 Kenny Rd Columbus OH, 43221About
Dr. John Howard is a surgical oncologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Howard specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1944
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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