

Erin K. Howes, DO
Family Medicine
VTC Faculty
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
Locations
Background
Medical School
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowships
- Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
NPI
- 1003832940
Residencies
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
Ratings and Reviews
Explained Clearly
Listened Carefully
Easy Instructions
Knew Medical History
Showed Respect
Spent Enough Time
78 total reviews
Dr. Howes is awesome. You don't feel rushed at all. She listens attentively and treats you with agency.
Only gave poor response as outside of ordering blood work and ultra sound to confirm no issues with my thyroid no help was offered regarding weight loss and possible carpal tunnel.
This provider is excellent. She is always friendly,concerned and ready to answer questions I have
Dr Howes has been awesome. I've had a few urgent issues and she and her nurse have helped me with forms, been very compassionate and caring, and guided me thru my issues. They are very much appreciated.
Dr. Howes is the best. She is always prepared, thorough, and treats me like a partner in everything. You feel seen, heard, and cared for... She rocks!
Dr. Howes is awesome! She listens to you and is very knowledgeable. She keeps my medical record handy and refers to my records as needed. She answers all my questions and is easy to talk to.
You never feel hurried with Dr. Howes. She very patiently and thoroughly listens, takes notes, has your medical history at her fingertips, and answers your questions and concerns so very thoroughly. She's a top doctor and I have extreme confidence in her.
Accepted Insurance
Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.
- Aetna Better Health of Virginia
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
- Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia
- Sentara Community Plan
- United Healthcare Community Care
- Aetna Carilion Clinic Employees
- Aetna Regular Commercial (BoB-Book of Business)
- Aetna Virginia Preferred
- Anthem PAR/PPO/HMO
- Beach Street (Tazewell Only)
- Cigna HMO/POS/PPO
- Corvel (Tazewell Only)
- Gateway
- Integrated Health Plan (Tazewell Only)
- MedCost Virginia (aka Virginia Health Network)
- National Provider Network (Stonewall Jackson Only)
- Patient's Choice
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) (Rockbridge and Tazewell Only)
- Sentara Health Plans Commercial Products
- United Healthcare OPTIONS PPO
- United Healthcarte NON-OPTIONS PPO
- Anthem Healthkeepers HMO/Pathway X
- Sentara Health Plans - Exchange (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Medicare PRIME
- Anthem Medicare
- Humana Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare
- DSNP Aetna Better Health of Virginia
- DSNP Anthem
- DSNP Humana
- DSNP Sentara Community Complete
- DSNP United Healthcare Community Plan
- Catawba
- Tricare Humana Military
Background
Medical School
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowships
- Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
NPI
- 1003832940
Residencies
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
Services
Biography
Ratings and Reviews
Explained Clearly
Listened Carefully
Easy Instructions
Knew Medical History
Showed Respect
Spent Enough Time
78 total reviews
Dr. Howes is awesome. You don't feel rushed at all. She listens attentively and treats you with agency.
Only gave poor response as outside of ordering blood work and ultra sound to confirm no issues with my thyroid no help was offered regarding weight loss and possible carpal tunnel.
This provider is excellent. She is always friendly,concerned and ready to answer questions I have
Dr Howes has been awesome. I've had a few urgent issues and she and her nurse have helped me with forms, been very compassionate and caring, and guided me thru my issues. They are very much appreciated.
Dr. Howes is the best. She is always prepared, thorough, and treats me like a partner in everything. You feel seen, heard, and cared for... She rocks!
Dr. Howes is awesome! She listens to you and is very knowledgeable. She keeps my medical record handy and refers to my records as needed. She answers all my questions and is easy to talk to.
You never feel hurried with Dr. Howes. She very patiently and thoroughly listens, takes notes, has your medical history at her fingertips, and answers your questions and concerns so very thoroughly. She's a top doctor and I have extreme confidence in her.
Accepted Insurance
Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.
- Aetna Better Health of Virginia
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
- Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia
- Sentara Community Plan
- United Healthcare Community Care
- Aetna Carilion Clinic Employees
- Aetna Regular Commercial (BoB-Book of Business)
- Aetna Virginia Preferred
- Anthem PAR/PPO/HMO
- Beach Street (Tazewell Only)
- Cigna HMO/POS/PPO
- Corvel (Tazewell Only)
- Gateway
- Integrated Health Plan (Tazewell Only)
- MedCost Virginia (aka Virginia Health Network)
- National Provider Network (Stonewall Jackson Only)
- Patient's Choice
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) (Rockbridge and Tazewell Only)
- Sentara Health Plans Commercial Products
- United Healthcare OPTIONS PPO
- United Healthcarte NON-OPTIONS PPO
- Anthem Healthkeepers HMO/Pathway X
- Sentara Health Plans - Exchange (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Medicare PRIME
- Anthem Medicare
- Humana Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare
- DSNP Aetna Better Health of Virginia
- DSNP Anthem
- DSNP Humana
- DSNP Sentara Community Complete
- DSNP United Healthcare Community Plan
- Catawba
- Tricare Humana Military
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I'm very happy with Dr. Howes, she listens and explains things well!