Summary

Dr. James Howell is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 15 years of medical experience who practices at FamilyCare Specialists in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Howell loves his family and is passionate about spending time with his wife and three sons. He is a physical fitness enthusiast and routinely exercises daily, hikes, and camps. Dr. Howell studies Judo and Taekwondo and is very active with the Boy Scouts of America. A huge Star Wars fan, Dr. Howell goes with his wife to conventions each year and has a room in his house full of Star Wars memorabilia.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 21 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Florida Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

FamilyCare Specialists

1300 Old Weisgarber RdKnoxville, TN 37909
Mon7:00 am - 5:45 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:45 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:45 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:45 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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James Howell, DODr. Kelly Eileen Cooper, MDDr. Steven Lee Castle, MDDr. Brittany Nashay Houser
Public Health & General Preventive MedicineFamily MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
21 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Knoxville , TNKnoxville , TNIdaho Falls , IDKnoxville , TN
Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Howell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • https://www.covenanthealth.com/accepted-insurances/

Medical Specialties

James Howell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James Howell has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Preventive Medicine Specialist
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

James Howell holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Florida Hospital in 2008.

Internship

Completed their internship at University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 2006.

Medical School

Graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

James Howell's NPI number is 1831372390.

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