Dr. Kathryn S Howells MD
Family Practitioner
800 West Ave South La Crosse WI, 54601Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Kathryn Howells is a family practitioner practicing in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Howells specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Howells possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1987
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Adjustment Disorder
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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