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Dr. Steven Howe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.8 (18)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Steven Howe, MD

Dr. Steven Howe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta. Dr. Howe, completed a residency at Naval Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Howe an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Howe works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in Murrieta, CA. 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. Howe's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7777
  2. 2
    Uc San Diego Health - Murrieta
    41011 California Oaks Rd Ste 104, Murrieta, CA 92562 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  3. 3
    Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
    28062 Baxter Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  4. 4
    Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center At Uc San Diego Health - Pulmonary Vascular Medicine
    9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8410
  5. 5
    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
    08:00 - 16:30

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta

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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 32 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 Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Naval Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Naval Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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