Dr. Robert Howard, DO
Dr. Robert Howard, DO is a general surgeon in Reading, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1995. He is affiliated with Reading Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2758 Century Blvd Ste 1 Reading, PA 19610Make an Appointment
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About Me
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My practice focuses on minimally invasive approaches (both laparoscopic and robotic) for problems ranging from hernia and gallbladder disease to more advanced issues such as gastric reflux and colon cancer. I have extensive experience treating...read moreGeneral Surgery
Breast Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
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Lehigh Valley Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2002Philadelphia College Osteopathic Med
Internship Hospital, 1996Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1996Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1995Pennsylvania State
Undergraduate School, 1991
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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