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Dr. Thomas Howe, MD

Dr. Thomas Howe, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Thomas Howe, MD is a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Medical Center and Covenant Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

3601 4th St Lubbock, TX 79430

Make an Appointment

(806) 743-2373

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Howe is affiliated with University Medical Center Lubbock, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Howe specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Howe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howe

4.4

7 ratings
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1 Star
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Howe, MD is a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Medical Center and Covenant Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Tx Tech University Health Sci Ctr, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Texas TECH University Health Sciences Center3601 4th St Lubbock, TX 79430
1

Practice

Office3506 21st St Ste 610 Lubbock, TX 79410
2

Practice

Unavail3805 22nd Pl Lubbock, TX 79410
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital

    4810 N Loop 289
    Lubbock, TX 79416

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave
    Lubbock, TX 79415
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St
    Lubbock, TX 79410
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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