Robert Howard, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK surgery, medical ophthalmology and glaucoma care. He is a highly experienced LASIK surgeon, having performed countless refractive surgeries since starting his career in ophthalmology. Before joining St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, Dr. Howard was with the U.S. Army for eight years, most recently as Chief of Ophthalmology at Fort Meade in Maryland. Prior to that he served as Chief of Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery at Fort Riley, Kansas, and Co-Chief Resident at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. He began his career as an intern at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas.
43309 US Highway 19 North, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
43309 US Highway 19 North, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
501 South Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756
187 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL, 34609
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5.0Office cleanliness
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5.0 Scheduling flexibility
43309 US Highway 19 North
Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
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"All good experiences. Thanks fo... - All good experiences. Thanks for your efficient, professional, and personalized approach."
May 17, 2023
"Very professional and proficient... - Very professional and proficient"
April 27, 2023
"I have nothing but great experie... - I have nothing but great experience"
April 8, 2023
"Dr. Howard was very pleasant & k... - Dr. Howard was very pleasant & knowledgeable & gave me options."
April 7, 2023
"Held my hand every step of the way - Rita held my hand, answered all my questions and made herself available for any concerns 24/7. She’s fantastic!
Dr. Howard took the time to answer all my questions about the surgery and put me at ease.
Overall a great experience with no regrets!"
January 16, 2023
"Great surgeon for LASIK and PRK eye surgery - Dr. Howard is a great eye surgeon. He takes the time to explain the procedure and his thought process to you and ensures that you are well informed prior to the procedure. He makes himself available to you well after the procedure and provides great Post-op care. He was also very accommodating to my hectic schedule and I am grateful for that. I highly ..."Read more
January 12, 2023
"Full confidence in Dr. Howard and team! - Dr. Howard and his team were very thorough during my Lasik process, explaining each step and what to expect during the procedure. I felt very comfortable going into the procedure and am so happy and satisfied with my results. Extremely grateful for Dr. Howard and Rita!"
January 5, 2023
"Great experience and polite - Doctor Howard was very informative on the procedure and is an lways making sure my post op recovery is going well!"
December 29, 2022
"Excellent - Dr. Howard is an excellent surgeon, and I am glad that I put my eyes on his hands because the PR Surgery was a success. Also, the technician Ms. Rita Paunovich is a great person that help me with all this process."
December 23, 2022
"There were several staff practit... - There were several staff practitioners who performed specific tests in different stations."