joseph howard md gulf breeze patient portal

OVERVIEW

Dr. Howard graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1960. He works in Gulf Breeze, FL and 2 other locations and specializes in Family Medicine and Geriatrician. Dr. Howard is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital.

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Overview

Dr. Joseph D. Howard is a geriatrician in Gulf Breeze, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Gulf Breeze Hospital and Baptist Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Specialties

Geriatricians specialize in the unique health needs of the elderly, including chronic diseases, nutritional problems, skin ailments, cognitive loss, memory impairment, adverse affects of medications, immobility and balances issues.

Patient Experience

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What is a family practitioner?

A family practitioner is a doctor who specializes in caring for people of all ages, at all stages of life. Rather than focusing on the treatment of one disease or patient population, family practitioners are often the doctors that people see for their everyday ailments, like cold and flu or respiratory infections, and health screenings. When necessary, family practitioners will provide referrals for conditions that require the expertise of another specialist.The doctors may also provide physicals, inoculations, prenatal care, treat chronic diseases, like diabetes and asthma, and provide advice on disease prevention.

Where is Dr. Howard?

Dr. Howard graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1960. He works in Gulf Breeze, FL and 2 other locations and specializes in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Howard is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital.

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Dr. Joseph Howard is a family doctor in Gulf Breeze, FL, offering primary care services for all members of the family – from children to seniors.

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Specialty

As a family doctor in Florida, Dr. Joseph Howard offers comprehensive medical care for individuals & families. Family doctors may diagnose, treat, & manage a very wide range of illnesses, conditions, & diseases. As a family doctor, Dr.