Dr. Thomas William Howard, iii M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
800 Rose St Rm Hq101 Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Thomas Howard, iii is a rheumatologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Howard, iii specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Howard, iii treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
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