Overview
Howard Fields is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Chronic Pain, and Migraine.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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675 Nelson Rising Ln, San Francisco, CA 94143
5858 Horton St Ste 200, Emeryville, CA 94608
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard Fields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Fields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard Fields by calling their office at 617-669-8527. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard Fields a top-rated expert for Headache?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Fields is classified as an Experienced expert for Headache, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Howard Fields specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Fields is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Headache, Chronic Pain, and Migraine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Howard Fields participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard Fields has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Headache. You can view a list of Dr. Howard Fields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Chronic PainDr. Fields isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- HeadacheDr. Fields isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- MigraineDr. Fields isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.