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Lucius Alexander Howell M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
160 Dental Cir Cb# 7075 Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Lucius Howell is a cardiologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Howell specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Howell also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Nearby Providers
- Michael Yeung M.D.UNC CENTER FOR HEART AND VASCULAR CARE CHAPEL HILL NC 27599
- Nathan D Lambert M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Eric Peterson M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Olusegun O. Osinbowale M.D.1505 SW Cary Parkway Cary NC 27511
- Joseph Stuart Rossi MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Jimmy Locklear M.D.300 Ashville Ave Cary NC 27518
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
800 N JUSTICE ST HENDERSONVILLE NC 28791PARK RIDGE HEALTHl
100 HOSPITAL DRIVE HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
262 LEROY GEORGE DRIVE CLYDE NC 28721