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Dr. Howard Bland, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Howard Bland, MD
4.9 (35 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Howard Bland, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Seal Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Howard Bland, MD works in Seal Beach, CA as a Family Medicine Physician and has 29 years experience.

They are board certified in Family Practice and graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Bland completed a residency at Long Beach Mem Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bland has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. They are affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Bland also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bland practices at Practice in Seal Beach, CA and has additional offices in Irvine, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Seal Beach Family Medical Group Inc.
    1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste I, Seal Beach, CA 90740
  2. 2 Office
    11 TECHNOLOGY DR, Irvine, CA 92618

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4.9
Based on 35 Reviews
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Apr 20, 2024
Dr. Bland is incredibly patient, knowledgable and caring. He always takes time to understand his patients needs and source solutions to treating the 'whole' person versus a symptom. Dr. Bland is by far the best doctor I have ever had and I feel fortunate to have found him via an urgent care visit. I have been seeing him for over 5 years and will continue to have him as my PCP and for my family. He also hires PA's who are likeminded and runs his practice with the upmost care and attention. It is very hard to find good care especially as you age and your needs evolve. Dr. Bland treats his patients like a priority and I feel very fortunate to have found such great healthcare locally.
S Greene — Apr 20, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Long Beach Mem Medical Center
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Acad Fam Phys
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Howard Bland, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Bland accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Bland accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Bland speaks Spanish. See Dr. Bland's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Bland has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 35 times.

Dr. Bland is board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Bland has been practicing as a Family Medicine Physician for 29 years.

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