As a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA, Dr. Joseph Howell treats conditions that affect the digestive system, such as constipation or inflammatory bowel disease.
Yes, Dr. Joseph K. Howell is accepting new patients at this office.
2390 W Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506-4205
Dr. Joseph Howell graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1967.
Dr. Howell has two offices in Louisiana where he specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Howell works with one hundred and eighty-three doctors including Dr. Phillip Barksdale and Dr. Jared Thurston.
Specializing in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Howell diagnoses and treat patients suffering from complications of the gastrointestinal tract, also known as the digestive system. Treating conditions such as Crohn's disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Dr. Howell is also well versed in the effects of diet & nutrition, and their affect on your overall well-being.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Howell specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Howell can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Howell, but only those who participate in Medicare.