Overview
James Howard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Dr. Howard is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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. James F. Howard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James F. Howard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James F. Howard by calling their office at 919-843-4810. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James F. Howard a top-rated expert for Myasthenia Gravis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James F. Howard is classified as an Elite expert for Myasthenia Gravis, 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. James F. Howard specialize in?
While Dr. James F. Howard is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. James F. Howard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James F. Howard has published 132 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myasthenia Gravis. You can view a list of Dr. James F. Howard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James F. Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. James F. Howard accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-843-4810 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Elite
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Howard isElite. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Distinguished
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Lambert-Eaton SyndromeDr. Howard isDistinguished. Learn about Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5Dr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
- Experienced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Danon DiseaseDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Danon Disease.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Mitochondrial Complex 1 DeficiencyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 2 DeficiencyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 3 DeficiencyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Pompe Disease.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- ThymectomyDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.