Dr. John A Howland M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2110 16th St Bay City MI, 48708About
Dr. John Howland is a rheumatologist practicing in Bay City, MI. Dr. Howland specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Howland treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Golfer's Elbow
- Abnormal Gait
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