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John Hower Jr., MD, General Surgery, Lakeland, FL

JohnFranklinHowerJr.MD

General Surgery Lakeland, FL

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Medical Director, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health, Lakeland FL

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  • Office

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
    Phone+1 863-687-1321
    Fax+1 863-284-1730

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1980
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1975 - 1976
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2001 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1975 - 2018
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 2017
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2003 - 2017
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2001 - 2015
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2001 - 2014
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships