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Dr. John Howland, MD

Family Medicine* Age 71
Dr. John Howland, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. John Howland, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Southbridge, MA.
Dr. John Howland, MD
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Dr. John Howland, MD

Family Medicine* Age 71
Southbridge, MA
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45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Howland, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Southbridge, MA.

About

Dr. Howland graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.Dr. John Howland, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Southbridge, MA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Howland currently practices at John S Howland MD and are affiliated with UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital. Dr. Howland has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howland received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Howland's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Howland is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Ingrown Nail
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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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
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
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
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
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
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
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
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Select HMO
    Preferred Blue PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
  • Complete HMO
    Complete PPO Plus
  • Tufts PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 John S Howland MD
    141 Main St Ste 2, Southbridge, MA 01550

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howland
4.4
Based on 7 Reviews
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Mar 15, 2017
I've been going to Dr. Howland for years now. He is a wonderful doctor and is very understanding. Everybody likes him because he does listen to you. He gets to know his patients and he's just such a pleasent doctor. He's the best!! Carolyn Baylies
Harrison, NJ — Mar 15, 2017
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Howland, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howland's profile.

Dr. John Howland, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Howland, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital

    100 South St, Southbridge, MA