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Dr. Howard Dobson III, MD

General Surgery*
4.1 (39)
Map Pin Small Rockledge, FL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Dobson III, MD

Dr. Howard Dobson III, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rockledge, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with Rockledge Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Dobson III an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Dobson III works at Steward Surgical Specialists, Brevard in Rockledge, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Dobson III's Office Locations

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    Steward Surgical Specialists, Brevard
    1133 Seminole Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 637-2975
    Monday
    08:15 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    08:15 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:15 - 16:45
    Thursday
    08:15 - 16:45
    Friday
    08:15 - 16:45

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  • Rockledge Regional Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1417992454
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cook County Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Rush Presbyterian St Luke'S Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Miami
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Dobson III works at Steward Surgical Specialists, Brevard in Rockledge, FL. View the full address on Dr. Dobson III’s profile.

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