Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. James M. Howard

General Surgery
4801 College Blvd, 
Leawood, KS 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
6
conditions
4801 College Blvd, 
Leawood, KS 

Overview

James Howard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas.

Dr. Howard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
Research Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ascentist Physicians Group
4801 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 66211

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Effects of Enteral Glutamine Supplementation on Mortality and Infectious Morbidity in Severely Burned Patients: a Multi-center Pilot Trial
Effects of Enteral Glutamine Supplementation on Mortality and Infectious Morbidity in Severely Burned Patients: a Multi-center Pilot Trial
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: December 30, 2021
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Phase 3

2 Total Publications

Splenic Embolization After Trauma: An Opportunity to Improve Best Immunization Practices.
Splenic Embolization After Trauma: An Opportunity to Improve Best Immunization Practices.
Journal: The Journal of surgical research
Published: March 05, 2018
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Is Dr. James M. Howard a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Howard is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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 M. Howard specialize in?

While Dr. James M. Howard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Delirium, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James M. Howard participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James M. Howard has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. James M. 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 M. Howard accept my insurance?

Dr. James M. Howard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 913-728-0386 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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