Dr. Douglas H. Howerton, MD, Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Douglas H. Howerton, MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(11)
208 Signal Quay Chesapeake VA, 23320
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Dr. Douglas Howerton is a gastroenterologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Howerton specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Howerton performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1987

West Virginia University School of Medicine 1987

Provider Details

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Expert Publications

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Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Pancreatitis
  • Anemia
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Jaundice

Dr. Douglas H. Howerton, MD's Practice location

Practice At 400 Gresham Dr Suite 303

400 Gresham Dr Suite 303 -
Norfolk, VA 23507
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New patients: 757-627-6416, 757-627-3709
http://www.gi-mds.com

208 Signal Quay -
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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New patients: 757-436-3285

113 GAINSBOROUGH SQ STE 202 -
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
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New patients: 757-436-3285
Fax: 757-436-2262

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Dr. Douglas H. Howerton, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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