
Dr. Victor Howard, MD
Gastroenterology•Male•Age 37
Dr. Victor Howard, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Lexington, KY. Dr. Howard has more experience with Esophageal Disorders than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Howard to book an appointment.

Dr. Victor Howard, MD
Gastroenterology
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Locations
Baptist Health Medical Group Gastroenterology
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Howard is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
Dr. Howard's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
4.0
Based on 8 ratings
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1 Star | 25% | (2) |
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- Appointment scheduling (6)
- Office environment (6)
- Staff friendliness (6)
- Appointment was rushed (1)
- Didn't explain conditions well (1)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (1)
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Howard?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Howard to family and friends is 4 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Howard
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Howard treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Howard treats other conditions, please contact the office at (859) 276-4382.
Esophageal Disorders
Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.
Dr. Howard is experienced in the area of Esophageal Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 19 conditions and procedures
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Check Dr. Howard's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Howard's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enteritis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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Dr. Howard accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Howard accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Anthem Essential-KY
- Balanced Blue Access-KY PPO
- Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
- Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
- Baptist HCA-KY
- Blue Access - UL1 Tiered Network-KY PPO
- Blue Access-KY
- Blue Access-KY PPO
- Blue Preferred-KY
- Blue Traditional-KY
- Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
- Bronze Blue Access-KY PPO
- Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
- Bronze Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
- Bronze Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
- Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
- Bronze Pathway X-KY HMO
- Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
- Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
- Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
- Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
- Catastrophic Pathway X-KY HMO
- Catastrophic Pathway-KY HMO
- Gold Blue Access-KY PPO
- Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
- Gold Pathway X-KY HMO
- Gold Pathway-KY HMO
- Gold Pathway-KY PPO
- Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
- Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
- KentuckyOne-KY
- Lumenos Plans-KY
- Methodist Hospital-KY
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X-KY HMO
- Pathway-KY
- Pathway-KY HMO
- Platinum Blue Access-KY PPO
- Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
- Platinum Pathway-KY PPO
- Platinum Pathway-KY PPO Plus
- Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
- Silver Blue Access-KY PPO
- Silver Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
- Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
- Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
- Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
- Silver Pathway X-KY HMO
- Silver Pathway- SG-KY HMO
- Silver Pathway-KY HMO
- Silver Pathway-KY PPO
- Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
- St. Joseph's-KY
- The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
- UK-Indemnity-KY
- UK-KY EPO
- UK-KY PPO
- UK-Medicare Carve-Out-KY
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Victor Howard, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (859) 267-2021, and for other questions, call (859) 276-4382.
Does Dr. Victor Howard, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Howard has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Victor Howard, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Victor Howard, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Howard's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Victor Howard, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Howard accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Victor Howard, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Howard frequently treats Esophageal Disorders. See all practice areas where Dr. Howard specializes.
Where is Dr. Victor Howard, MD's office located?
Dr. Howard's office is located at 1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, Lexington, KY 40503. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.85% Patient Experience Rating, 16% higher than the national average
6 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)