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Dr. Andrew David Howard M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7801 Old Branch Ave Suite 202 Clinton MD, 20735About
Dr. Andrew Howard is a nephrologist practicing in Clinton, MD. Dr. Howard specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Howard most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
- 1983 Outstanding Resident, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- 1991 Outstanding Teacher, Dep't of Medicine - Washington Hospital Center
Treatments
- Kidney Problems, High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
Fellowships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 1986
- Nephrology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC USA 1986
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center 1986
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Practice At 7801 Old Branch Ave Suite 202
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- Dr. Samir Fayiz Shabshab Other8926 Woodyard Rd Clinton MD 20735
- Dr. Manoj Soma Reddy M.D.8926 Woodyard Rd Clinton MD 20735
- Dr. Khosrow Davachi MD7801 Old Branch Ave Clinton MD 20735
- Dr. Stephen Gilbert Goldberger Other7801 Old Branch Ave Clinton MD 20735
- Dr. Cindy Xin Huang MD10403 HOSPITAL DR STE G7 CLINTON MD 20735
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