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Dr. Thomas Howard is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. With 18 years of experience in practice, he specializes in treating complex joint and autoimmune conditions alongside comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Howard speaks English and brings nearly two decades of clinical expertise to his patient care.
Dr. Howard practices at multiple locations throughout Kentucky, including Lexington and Somerset. His affiliations include University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and Lexington VA Medical Center. He focuses on treating substance use challenges, particularly heroin use and opioid use disorders. Dr. Howard also addresses prescription medicine misuse and performs specialized testing including toxicology screenings and drug confirmations to support his patients' treatment plans.
Dr. Howard practices at multiple locations throughout Kentucky, including Lexington and Somerset. His affiliations include University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and Lexington VA Medical Center. He focuses on treating substance use challenges, particularly heroin use and opioid use disorders. Dr. Howard also addresses prescription medicine misuse and performs specialized testing including toxicology screenings and drug confirmations to support his patients' treatment plans.
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Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- speaks English
- West Virginia University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Thomas William Howard has 5 locations2Nd Chance Clinic
1420 N BroadwayLexington, KY 40505 Tel: (859) 368-8820
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed
2Nd Chance Clinic
310 Langdon St Ste 3Somerset, KY 42503Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas William Howard has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas William Howard has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Thomas William Howard holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Howard's NPI number is 1457580003.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Howard affiliated with?
- Dr. Thomas Howard is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and Lexington Va Medical Center.
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