
Dr. Joe Howton MD
Emergency Physician
10123 Se Market St Portland OR, 97216About
Dr. Joe Howton practices Emergency Medicine in Portland, OR. Dr. Howton 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. Howton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1984
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- Dr. Enoch T Huang MD10201 Se Main St Portland OR 97216
- Dr. Mary Beth Engrav M.D.9205 Sw Barnes Rd Portland OR 97225
- Dr. Rachel Rose Bengtzen M.D.3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR 97239
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10180 SE SUNNYSIDE ROAD CLACKAMAS OR 97015