Dr. Jeffrey Howard, M.D. was born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small rural town of Cotton Plant, Arkansas. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway, Arkansas. In 1994, he received his Medical doctorate at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1997, he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Dr. Jeffrey Howard, M.D. was born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small rural town of Cotton Plant, Arkansas. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway, Arkansas. In 1994, he received his Medical doctorate at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1997, he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Dr. Howard listens to his patients, is professional and most importantly, is cautious and conservative in his approach toward care. He's trustworthy. I highly recommend him.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I’m very thankful to Dr.Howard for his compassion & kindness he give to me. For being true will what I need in order to get better. Does wait so long to action on my help.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I am thankful to have Dr. Howard on my team. He has helped optimize my health after dealing with chemo induced health issues. Knowledgeable and caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Howard is always so informative and provides great guidance to good heart health.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Everything was great
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Howard has been my physician for years. He is always courteous and professional. He always has my best interests at heart.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional. Explains so you understand.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Howard's for many years. He has provided me excellent care, providing,explaining, and answering all my questions related to my healthcare.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent. Answered every question and we understood and liked the information given in printed form thanks!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
The visit was AWESOME!!!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
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Dekalb Medical Center 2665 North Decatur Road Suite 320 Decatur, GA 30033
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5910 Hillandale Drive Suite 350 Lithonia, GA 30058
Dr. Jeffrey Howard, M.D. was born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small rural town of Cotton Plant, Arkansas. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway, Arkansas. In 1994, he received his Medical doctorate at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.
In 1997, Dr. Howard completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of the most prestigious and traditional training institutions of the South as well as the origin of Cecil’s and Harrison’s Textbooks of Internal Medicine.
In 2000, Dr Howard completed his cardiology fellowship at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology in Indianapolis, Indiana under the leadership and direction of cardiology’s most distinguished professors: Charles Fisch, MD, Douglas P. Zipes and the legendary Harvey Feigenbaum. Dr. Howard has special interests and clinical expertise in the areas of nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a fellow in the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Howard currently holds active staff privileges at DeKalb Medical Center- North Decatur Campus and Hillendale Campus as well as Rockdale Medical Center. He holds courtesy privileges at Emory Midtown Hospital.
Dr. Howard truly is engrained in the community and holds dear the commitment to public service. He is active with local institutions to promote health and wellness in the communities in which he serves. He has collaborated with local and national churches to promote health and wellness while also sponsoring an annual “City Wide Vacation Bible School” in honor of his late mother, Cora Howard. Dr. Howard truly embellishes the motto “first of all; servants of all; we shall transcend all”.
Dr. Howard listens to his patients, is professional and most importantly, is cautious and conservative in his approach toward care. He's trustworthy. I highly recommend him.
I’m very thankful to Dr.Howard for his compassion & kindness he give to me. For being true will what I need in order to get better. Does wait so long to action on my help.
I am thankful to have Dr. Howard on my team. He has helped optimize my health after dealing with chemo induced health issues. Knowledgeable and caring.
Dr. Howard is always so informative and provides great guidance to good heart health.
Everything was great
Dr. Howard has been my physician for years. He is always courteous and professional. He always has my best interests at heart.
Very professional. Explains so you understand.
I have been a patient of Dr. Howard's for many years. He has provided me excellent care, providing,explaining, and answering all my questions related to my healthcare.
Excellent. Answered every question and we understood and liked the information given in printed form thanks!
The visit was AWESOME!!!