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, Dr. Robert 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.
Dr. Howard completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, and received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
In between work and studies, he volunteered at a Humanitarian Mission in Honduras where he performed cataract, pterygium and strabismus surgery on the local citizens. Additionally, he facilitated and organized access to ophthalmic care for military retirees at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Dr. Robert Howard has had LASIK surgery on his own eyes, so he is very much in tune with the procedure and what to expect before, during and after the procedure from a patient’s perspective.
Dr. Howard is a proud father of sons Charles and Christopher. In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Howard enjoys baseball, skiing and hiking.
We proudly serve patients at our eye clinics in Tarpon Springs, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel and in The Villages at Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood. Our philosophy is to treat those we serve as though they are a member of our own families. From the first phone call or email to the follow-up visit and beyond, we’re here to serve you. Our goal is to help preserve and optimize your vision.
