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Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD
3.7 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA.
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Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Chesapeake, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA.

About

Dr. Howerton graduated from West Virginia University. Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Howerton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and The Outer Banks Hospital. Dr. Howerton has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids and Pancreatitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howerton received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Howerton's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howerton is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Pancreatitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hemorrhoids
Pancreatitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hemorrhoids
Pancreatitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Endoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Pancreas Surgeries
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates
    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 100, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 436-3285
  2. 2 CRMC OB/GYN Hospitalist
    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 312-8121

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howerton
3.7
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Jan 24, 2025
He is great at explaining things and taking time and making someone with anxiety feel better. I recommend him if you struggle with anxiety too or just need general information answered about your GI health
Ashley Sherman — Jan 24, 2025
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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  • West Virginia University
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howerton's profile.

Dr. Howerton frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids and Pancreatitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and The Outer Banks Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Howerton, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

    1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA

  • The Outer Banks Hospital

    4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC