Summary

Dr. Joseph Howard has over 20 years experience as a general pediatrician. He joined Child Health Associates after graduating from the Duke University School of Medicine, and completing an internship and residency in pediatrics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Howard is proud to be a veteran of the United States Army and a partner physician at Child Health. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and is an avid bicyclist.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 40 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Walter Reed Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Child Health Associates at Shrewsbury

604 Main St Ste 2Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PediatricsPediatricsNurse PractitionerDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
40 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Shrewsbury , MAFranklin , TNHartford , CTBoston , MA
Med School: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Francis Howard

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - PPO
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - PPO
  • UniCare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Well Sense Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Francis Howard has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Francis Howard has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed Medical Center

Medical School

Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NCGraduated in 1986

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Dr. Joseph Francis Howard's office is located at 604 Main St Ste 2, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545.
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