Dr. James W. Howell, DO | Defuniak Springs, FL | Mental Health Counselor

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Dr. Howell graduated from the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic in 1994. He works in Defuniak Springs, FL and specializes in Mental Health Counseling. Dr. Howell is affiliated with Healthmark Regional Medical Center.

accepting new patients
3.8

30 Ratings
32 years of experience
58 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Howell's Ratings and Reviews

3.8

30 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Has taken care of our family for the last 20 years.has came to our homes when we could not make it to him.Has always been there for us.Saved my life back in 2013 if not for his quick thinking i would have not made it threw the night.

November 6th, 2019

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Not many doctors left like Dr. Howell. Reminds me of the doctors you seen in the old time movies. He will go to where you are to check on you. I think the man works 24/7. Don't know any doctor who is as devoted to his patients the way he is!!! Excellent staff!!!

February 15th, 2016

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Dr. Howell is our family doctor. We have found him to be very caring and a great listener. Before deciding to make him our family doctor, we tried other doctors and felt treated as if we were cattle being herded through for the doctors to make all the money they could as fast as they could. However, on visits to Dr. Howell we have found that he makes us feel as if we are his only patients. This was never more evident than when Dr. Howell and his staff saved my life. Without the excellent care of he and his staff I would not be here to write this review.

May 9th, 2013

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I am a chronic back pain sufferer and I'm only 28. I have 2 disinigrated disc and one ruptured disc, it seems that Hydrocodone is the only thing that will take the pain away. This is where they profile, wouldn't prescribe them even with my upcoming back surgery. Very snoody staff as well.

April 30th, 2012

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Dr. Howell has been the best Dr I have ever been too-hands down. He actually listens-a concept some dr.s just don't understand. It is sometimes difficult to get an appt. with him because so many people want to see him! That's a good sign to me.

January 22nd, 2012

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PHONE MESSAGES DO NOT SEEM IMPORTANT. VERY SELDOM DO THEY PHONE BACK

January 5th, 2012

Southern Integrative and Environmental Medical, LLC

21 W Main AveDefuniak Springs, FL 32435

Tel: (404) 956-4697


Dr. James William Howell, DO	Banyan Boca Raton	Dr. April Brown	Renee Novak, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Mental Health Counseling	Mental Health Counseling	Mental Health Counseling	Mental Health Counseling
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience			23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Defuniak Springs , FL	Boca Raton , FL	Sarasota , FL	Lakewood Ranch , FL
Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Graduated from Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic in 1994.

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Dr. Howell's NPI number is 1134315443.

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Howell affiliated with?: Dr. James Howell is affiliated with Healthmark Regional Medical Center.
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Where is Dr. James Howell's office located?: Dr. James Howell's office is located at 21 W Main Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32435.

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