Summary

Dr. Alexis Howard is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting joints, muscles, and the immune system. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed her internal medicine residency there in 2021. Dr. Howard then pursued specialized fellowship training in rheumatology at UTHSC, finishing in 2023, giving her eight years of medical experience. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Howard practices at The Bone and Joint Center in Springfield, Missouri. She treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the joints, and Sjogren's syndrome, which affects moisture-producing glands. Dr. Howard also helps patients experiencing joint pain and stiffness. Her diagnostic expertise includes specialized blood and urine tests that help identify protein abnormalities and immune system disorders, allowing her to develop targeted treatment plans for each patient's unique condition.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 8 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UTHSC Rheumatology
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

The Bone and Joint Center

3555 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Alexis Howard, MDDr. Anjali Patwardhan, MDDr. Lilian Bizzocchi, MDDr. Timothy Joseph Hayes
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
8 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Springfield , MOColumbia , MOSpringfield , MOSpringfield , MO
Med School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Medical Education) Med School: Gandhi Medical College Med School: Universidad Adventista del Plata (Medical Education) Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alexis Howard

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • American Healthcare Alliance - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • HealthSmart
  • HealthSmart - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alexis Howard has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alexis Howard has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

8 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UTHSC Rheumatology2023

Residency

UTHSC Internal Medicine2021

Medical School

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Medical Education)Graduated in 2018

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Dr. Alexis Howard speaks English.
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