
Dr. Colin Howden MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
877 JEFFERSON AVE MEMPHIS TN, 38103About
Dr. Colin Howden is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Howden specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Howden performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Glasgow, Fac of Med, Glasgow, Scotland 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Colin Howden MD's Practice location
Practice At 680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000
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251 E HURON ST CHICAGO IL 60611ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
225 E CHICAGO, BOX 57 CHICAGO IL 60611DHHS USPHS INDIAN HEALTH SERVICESl
EXIT #102 OFF I-40 1/2 MILE SOUTH SAN FIDEL NM 87049METHODIST HEALTHCARE MEMPHIS HOSPITALSl
1265 UNION AVE SUITE 700 MEMPHIS TN 38104REGIONAL ONE HEALTHl
877 JEFFERSON AVENUE MEMPHIS TN 38103