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Summary
Dr. James Howard is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and has been serving patients for 49 years. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care across both routine family health needs and urgent medical situations.
Dr. Howard practices at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Big Bend Regional Medical Center. He frequently treats patients with upper respiratory infections and breathing difficulties, providing expert care for various respiratory conditions. His emergency medicine background enables him to perform critical diagnostic procedures like electrocardiograms and complete blood counts when patients need immediate assessment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Howard's care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Howard practices at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Big Bend Regional Medical Center. He frequently treats patients with upper respiratory infections and breathing difficulties, providing expert care for various respiratory conditions. His emergency medicine background enables him to perform critical diagnostic procedures like electrocardiograms and complete blood counts when patients need immediate assessment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Howard's care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 49 years of experience
- University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 49 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| El Paso , TX | Pasadena , TX | Linwood , NJ | Houston , TX |
| Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | |||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James R Howard has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James R Howard has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. James R Howard holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Howard's NPI number is 1881654408.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Howard affiliated with?
- Dr. James Howard is affiliated with Big Bend Regional Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. James Howard's office located?
- Dr. James Howard's office is located at 1801 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX, 79902.
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