Dr. Michael J Howard MD
Emergency Physician
1397a Weimer Road Taos NM, 87571About
Dr. Michael Howard practices Emergency Medicine in Taos, NM. Dr. Howard assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Howard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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