Dr. Jeffrey D. Howell DO
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Jeffrey Howell practices Geriatric Medicine in San Diego, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Howell works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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