Dr. John Howell Named Medical Director for University Physicians Group

Dr. John Howell recently was appointed medical director of University Physicians Group, a primary care practice located on the University of South Alabama Commons campus.

�I am excited to join the University, and I look forward to caring for USA employees and their families,� Dr. Howell said. �University Physicians Group is dedicated to providing our colleagues and friends in the University community with excellent care and customer service.�

Prior to his appointment at USA, Dr. Howell practiced at Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Mobile. He previously worked in primary care at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, where he also was a hospitalist.

Dr. Howell earned his bachelor of arts degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Miss., and completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss.

From 2006-2008, Dr. Howell was adjunct clinical instructor at the USA College of Medicine. He became adjunct assistant professor in 2008 and served in that role for approximately five years.

Dr. Howell is board certified in internal medicine. He is now accepting patients at University Physicians Group, located at University Commons, 75 S. University Blvd. in Mobile. To make an appointment, call (251) 660-5787.

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