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J. Howard Smart, MD

Medical doctor (MD)

Pediatrics

(board certified)

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Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

858-499-2701
Fax: 858-521-2008

16899 W. Bernardo Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92127-1603

Sharp Rees-Stealy Sorrento Mesa

858-499-2701

10243 Genetic Center Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92121-6310


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Location and phone

  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

    16899 W. Bernardo Drive
    Floor 2
    San Diego, CA 92127-1603
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    858-499-2701
    Fax: 858-521-2008

  2. Sharp Rees-Stealy Sorrento Mesa

    10243 Genetic Center Drive
    Floor 2
    San Diego, CA 92121-6310
    Get directions

    858-499-2701


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Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

16899 W. Bernardo Drive

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About J. Howard Smart, MD

I was an EMT for four years in college. I chose to become a physician because I have always been a helper, and I wanted to be able to make a difference for people. I aim to promote health through disease prevention, proactive guidance at routine well child visits, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and evidence-based treatment of disease when it arises. We can prevent much disease though immunization, eating well, maintaining an active lifestyle and avoiding tobacco, alcohol and other destructive influences. In my spare time, I enjoy woodworking, classical trumpet, computer programming and high-power rocketry.

Age: 61
In practice since: 1996
Gender: Male
Languages: English, German

Education

University of California, San Diego: Internship
University of California, San Diego: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Medical School

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1306894381

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Insurance plans accepted

J. Howard Smart, MD, accepts 36 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.8

34 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

December 18, 2024

Our interactions with Dr Smart has always been good. He was attentive and showed concern.

Verified Patient

September 22, 2024

We love Dr. Smart. He provides exceptional care and is always open to questions. We highly recommend him!

Verified Patient

August 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smart is the best!! We love him!!

Verified Patient

August 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smart is so great with kids. My daughter was terrified and wouldn't let anyone hear her. He took his time and was so patient that he was able to gain her trust and allowed him to examine her.

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