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Dr. James Howard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 77
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Dr. James Howard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 77
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. James Howard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in El Paso, TX.

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Dr. James Howard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in El Paso, TX and has 47 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard is board certified in Emergency Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chest Pain
Common Cold
Fever
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Broken Nose
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Cellulitis
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Embolism
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Facial Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Failure
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Toxic Effect of Venom
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thrombolysis
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Del Sol Medical Center
    10301 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79925
  2. 2 Big Bend Regional Medical Center Lab
    2600 N State Highway 118, Alpine, TX 79830
  3. 3 Big Bend Regional Medical Center Lab
    2600 N State Highway 118, Alpine, TX 79830

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Emergency Medicine and Family Practice
Board Certifications
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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. James Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. James Howard, MD is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center and Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Howard, MD holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Las Palmas Medical Center

    1801 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX

  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center

    2600 N State Highway 118, Alpine, TX