Dr. Christopher L Howarth MD
Emergency Physician
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Christopher Howarth practices Emergency Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Howarth 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. Howarth examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1987
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Awards
- UNC Residents 2007-2009 Glascow Coma Teaching Award
- UNC Residents 2003 Socrates Teaching Award
Professional Memberships
- Member ACEP, American College of Emergency Physicians
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