Dr. Janis Howatt, MD

My parents have Dr Howatt as theirPrimary care doctor. Dr Howatt is readily available and pays attention to my parents situation. I am confident in her ability and glad that my parents get great care from her.

I’ve been with Howatt for over a decade but my last REQUEST for a visit finally pushed me over the edge. Her bedside manner is direct/boarderline rude and extremely condescending when I didn’t know the correct term for a body part while I had just given birth and was completely sleep deprived. But this incident was the last straw. I had an accidental pregnancy and dr howatt wouldn’t even see me in person, just had the nurse tell me to go to planned parenthood because she will not prescribe the medication to end it. I had already spoken with another doctor when attending a different appointment and asked her if she was taking on new patients and she said yes but when I asked dr howatts nurse to switch me over, she called me back to inform me that dr howatt would not sign off on it. I asked why I would need that and she said because she holds a share of the business, she has to approve and “if I don’t get along with her, that I should find a new clinic.” Horrible service and doctor.

She was incredibly condescending during each visit and gave me medical advice that my gynecologist and psychiatrist told me was incorrect.

I really like Dr. Howatt. She cares about you like you were her close friend or relative. She has referred me to excellent specialists when needed. Smart compassionate doctor!