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Dr. Steven Howe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.8 (17)
Map Pin Small Murrieta, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Steven Howe, MD

Dr. Steven Howe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Murrieta, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta and UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest.

Dr. Howe works at UC San Diego Health in Murrieta, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Howe's Office Locations

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    UC San Diego Health - Murrieta Clinic
    41011 California Oaks Rd Ste 104, Murrieta, CA 92562 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 303-0734
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 4:30pm

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta
  • UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest

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    4.8
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    Jul 24, 2020
    Extraordinary surgeon. He diagnosed an unknown heart condition that another doctor missed. My wife and I made sure that he performed the surgery. He is warm, funny and the best of the best!
    Dennis A. — Jul 24, 2020
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    About Dr. Steven Howe, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497702740
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of California San Diego Med Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Naval Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Naval Med Center|Naval Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Howe. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Howe.

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