Dr. James R Howard, MD

Dr. James Howard is a family medicine physician with additional training in emergency medicine, bringing 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 caring for patients for 49 years. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive primary care while also handling urgent medical situations that require immediate attention.

Dr. Howard practices at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, and maintains affiliations with both Las Palmas Medical Center and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. He specializes in treating upper respiratory infections, breathing problems, and frequent infections in children. His emergency medicine background enables him to provide urgent care services, and he performs diagnostic imaging including CT scans and chest X-rays when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Howard highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 stars for his care.