Dr. Howard Brooks, DO

Dr. Howard Brooks, DO

Family Physician
532.9 mi · 1930 S Broad St, Unit 25, Ste K, Philadelphia, PA 19145

At a glance

4.76 stars (29 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 30 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Works at University Primary Care at Hahnemann
2 office locations
4.76
29 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.2

Recent reviews

The wait time was kind of long but the receptionist was very friendly and hospitable. Dr. Brooks really took the time to review my condition and listen to what I had to say. He asked me questions regarding my condition and was willing to go the extra mile with running the appropriate tests to find the source of the problem. Dr. Brooks was also very kind, friendly, and humorous. He was nice to be around. The nurse who saw me before Dr. Brooks went over my condition was also very friendly.
Verified patient
Dr brooks was great, however my appointment was at 245 pm and I wasn't seen till 3:55pm. Over an hour wait time is ridiculous

Office locations

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University Primary Care at Hahnemann
532.0 mi · 1930 S Broad St, Unit 25, Ste K, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
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University Primary Care at Hahnemann
532.9 mi · 1008 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Annual Physical
Certified Medical Examination for Athlete
Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Certified Medical Examination for Police Officer / Fireman
Hearing Problems
Illness
Pre-Travel Consultation
Sleep Problems
Annual Physical
Certified Medical Examination for Athlete
Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Certified Medical Examination for Police Officer / Fireman

More about Dr. Howard Brooks, DO

** New patients, please show up half an hour early for your appointment to fill out necessary paperwork. Thanks! Howard Brooks is a Board certified family physician and primary care doctor, certified in family medicine and osteopathic family practice. Dr. Brooks began his medical education at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his internship at the Flint Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Brooks was a postgraduate pediatric fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Brooks practiced with a family practice in Folcroft from 1963 to 2003, and he engaged in various teaching positions as well. He frequently taught students on the topics of family and general practice, as well as osteopathic medicine. Dr. Brooks brings his love of teaching and healthcare to his patients, treating each by listening to their needs and applying his knowledge base and skill set to best serve their needs and well-being. Many of his illness consultations are performed within 45 minutes.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Flint Osteopathic Hospital (Internship)
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Fellowship in Pediatrics

Practice

University Primary Care at Hahnemann

Affiliation

Hahnemann University Hospital

Professional memberships

American Osteopathic Association

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1336277458

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
4.21
Bedside manner
4.83
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He is very experienced, explains reasoning and processes very well, and spent quite a bit of time with me (20-25 min).
Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, caring Doctor. I trust his expertise and opinion. Recommend him to everyone!
Verified patient
Very intelligent, humorous and kind. As my first doctor as an "adult", he was perfect.
Very nice doctor. Explained things very thoroughly. Couldn't ask for much more.
Verified patient
Probably one of the most accessible of the more professional doctors in Philly.
Verified patient
It was very professional.Dr Brooks is truly a very good doctor.
Verified patient
Excellent doctor
Verified patient
The wait time was kind of long but the receptionist was very friendly and hospitable. Dr. Brooks really took the time to review my condition and listen to what I had to say. He asked me questions regarding my condition and was willing to go the extra mile with running the appropriate tests to find the source of the problem. Dr. Brooks was also very kind, friendly, and humorous. He was nice to be around. The nurse who saw me before Dr. Brooks went over my condition was also very friendly.
Verified patient
Dr brooks was great, however my appointment was at 245 pm and I wasn't seen till 3:55pm. Over an hour wait time is ridiculous
He was very thorough and asked a lot of good, probing questions. He took his time listening to my ailments and has a good approach to hopefully find out exactly what it is so it can be treated.
Verified patient
Dr Brooks is amazing! He takes time in the appointment to make sure he covers all your questions and is very thorough. He is extremely friendly, kind, and makes you feel very cared for. I've sent my friends to him and they all say the same. His experience, tempermant, and expertise help solve your ailments and rest your mind.
Verified patient
It was awesome
Verified patient
Good, knowledgable doctor who was pleasant and had a sense of humor. He lacked be standard bedside manners though, for example, he greeted me with a simple "hi" when he came in and didn't introduce himself. Similarly when we were done he simply left without a clear indication that we were finished and any goodbye. Also after asking me questions he suddenly started examining me without telling me first he was about to touch me or explain what he was going to do. Other than the bedside manners, he was in fact pleasant and had a good sense of humor and made some enjoyable small talk. He seems very knowledgable and after checking me up told me what he found and was very accurate about things I didn't tell him about.
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Howard Brooks affiliated with?

Dr. Howard Brooks is affiliated with Hahnemann University Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Howard Brooks work with?

Dr. Howard Brooks works with University Primary Care at Hahnemann.

Where is Dr. Howard Brooks's office located?

Dr. Howard Brooks has 2 office locations in Philadelphia, view full addresses on Dr. Brooks's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Howard Brooks?

Dr. Howard Brooks frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Hearing Problems, Illness, Pre-Travel Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Howard Brooks on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Howard Brooks speak?

Dr. Howard Brooks speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Howard Brooks in reviews?

29 patients have reviewed Dr. Howard Brooks. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.76/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.21/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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