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Dr. James Howell, MD
General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. James Howell, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Howell, MD is a General Surgeon in Bossier City, LA.
Dr. James Howell, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Howell, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Howell, MD is a General Surgeon in Bossier City, LA.
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About Dr. James Howell, MD

Dr. Howell graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and completed a residency at Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital. Dr. James Howell, MD is a General Surgeon in Bossier City, LA. Dr. Howell currently practices at Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates and is affiliated with Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center. Dr. Howell has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Lipomas, Incisional Hernia, Appendicitis, Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Howell's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. James Howell, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, Bossier City, LA 71111
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Ventral Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Intestinal Obstruction
Constipation
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoids
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Wound Repair
Open Appendectomy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Colorectal Cancer
Gastroparesis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Orchiectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Cancer Tumor Treatment
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Gilsbar 360
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Prime
    Standard
    TriCare for Life
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Peoples Health
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • HealthPlus
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • NovaSys Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan

Meet Dr. James Howell, MD

Biography
  • Dr. James Howell, MD is a general surgeon in Bossier City, LA. He specializes in General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Laparoscopic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital
Residency Hospital
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FAQs About Dr. Howell's Practice

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Dr. Howell frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Lipomas, Incisional Hernia, Appendicitis, Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Howell, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center.

Yes, Dr. James Howell, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospitals Where Dr. James Howell, MD Practices

  • Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center

    2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA

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