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Dr. James Howard, MD

Dr. James Howard, MD

Psychiatry*
55+ years of experience

Dr. James Howard, MD is a psychiatrist in Tacoma, WA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1968. He is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1919 N Pearl St Ste C3 Tacoma, WA 98406
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(253) 759-4881

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Howard specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Howard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard

4.4

7 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
14%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy – Mar 16, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kristin Boudreau – Jan 16, 2021
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About Me

biography

As a Board Certified Psychiatrist Tacoma has been my home and place of medical practice for almost forty years.  My goal has been to provide evaluation and treatment for individuals with behavioral health issues.  Additionally I have...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Texas At Tyler School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1972

  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital, 1969

  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

J. Dale Howard M.D.1919 N Pearl St Ste C3 Tacoma, WA 98406
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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