Dr. Jeffrey Howard MD
Emergency Physician
413 Lilly Rd Ne Olympia WA, 98506About
Dr. Jeffrey Howard practices Emergency Medicine in Olympia, WA. 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1982
University of Washington School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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