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J. Howard Smart, MD
4.6
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Pediatrics
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
J. Howard Smart, MD
4.6
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Pediatrics
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
(newborns only)
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo
16899 W. Bernardo Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92127-1603
Get directions858-499-2701
Fax: 858-521-2008Sharp Rees-Stealy Sorrento Mesa
10243 Genetic Center Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92121-6310
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Care schedule
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: 62
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
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Asthma
- Circumcision - pediatrics
- Down syndrome
- Enuresis (bed wetting)
- Preventive medicine
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NPI
1306894381
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Insurance plans accepted
J. Howard Smart, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.6
74 ratings
Patient ratings
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.5
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.6
Provider included you in decisions
4.6
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.7
Provider discussed treatment options
4.6
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
October 12, 2025
5.0
Dr. Smart is nothing but perfection when it come to the care I seek for my children. He is knowledgeable, gentle and understanding, and simply the best.
Verified Patient
June 2, 2025
5.0
The nurse Beth was also helpful in helping me get the medicine my baby needed before we left the office
Verified Patient
August 17, 2025
5.0
We love Dr. Smart-he's amazing with kids and also very knowledgeable. He's open and honest but explains clinical things in a way that doesn't feel scary. He answers parent questions while being engaging with the kids also, and has a kind reassuring way of addressing difficult or scary topics.
Verified Patient
October 26, 2025
4.0
Dr. Smart is very knowledgeable and listened to our concerns. He explained the next step in my daughter's care well.
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Guardian Angel recognitions
J. Howard Smart, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from J. Howard Smart, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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