Dr. Richard Howard, MD
Dr. Richard Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1966. He is affiliated with medical facilities UF Health Shands Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola.
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1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32610Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1966. He is affiliated with medical facilities UF Health Shands Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola.General Surgery
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Yale University
Medical School, 1966
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- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Compare Dr. Howard with our nearby General Surgeons at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital today at
(352) 403-2564.