Overview
I am a hematology/oncology specialist who first decided to work with cancer patients after volunteering for several years at the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. I have a concentration in breast cancer but treat all types of cancer and blood disorders. I have been privileged to work with a very diverse, multicultural patient population from all areas of the world. I feel that it is very important to take a multidisciplinary approach to address all patient needs throughout their cancer journey. I remain deeply committed to that goal, involving their caregivers and all other team members to provide the highest level of support and patient care. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and did my medical training in the Washington, D.C. region. In my free time, I enjoy being a wife and devoted mother to two sons, going to the opera, singing, traveling, and cooking.
Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). Her top areas of expertise are Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.