Dr. Douglas H Howerton, MD

Dr. Douglas Howerton specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and diseases. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Health System. With 39 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Howerton has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex digestive conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred languages.

Dr. Howerton practices at Capital Digestive Care in Chesapeake and maintains hospital privileges at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Chesapeake General Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. He performs lower GI endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to diagnose and monitor digestive health conditions. Patients have given Dr. Howerton an average rating of 4.1, reflecting their confidence in his …comprehensive gastroenterology care.