Overview
"John Howington, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Howington most recently served as Chief of Oncology Services and Chair of Thoracic Surgery with Saint Thomas Health (Nashville, TN), and as a professor in the Department of Clinical Medical Education at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He also served as medical director and co-chair for the Ascension Oncology Service Line in 2019-2020.Dr. Howington is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Chest Physicians, and is currently serving as president designate of the latter. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" for many years and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.".
Dr. Howington is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1950 NW Myhre Road, 3rd Floor, Silverdale, WA 98383
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. John Howington
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Howington?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Howington by calling their office at 564-240-4200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Howington a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Howington is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, 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. John Howington specialize in?
While Dr. John Howington is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John Howington participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Howington has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John Howington's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Howington accept my insurance?
Dr. John Howington accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 564-240-4200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Howington isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- PleurisyDr. Howington isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Collapsed LungDr. Howington isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Howington isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung NodulesDr. Howington isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Howington isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Howington isAdvanced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Howington isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Howington isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Howington isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Howington isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Howington isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Howington isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Howington isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.