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Dr. Kris Howard, MD

Dermatology* Age 66
Dr. Kris Howard, MD
4.3 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Kris Howard, MD is a Dermatologist in Odessa, TX.
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Dr. Kris Howard, MD

Dermatology* Age 66
Odessa, TX
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Kris Howard, MD is a Dermatologist in Odessa, TX.

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Dr. Kris Howard, MD is a Dermatologist in Odessa, TX and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University Tex Health Sci Center.They currently practice at West Texas Dermatology Ctr and are affiliated with Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho and Ward Memorial Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Acne, Dry Skin and Itchy Skin among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acne
Dry Skin
Itchy Skin
Acne
Dry Skin
Itchy Skin
Acne
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Dry Skin
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Itchy Skin
Actinic Keratosis
Alopecia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Boil
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Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Folliculitis
Granuloma of Skin
Hair Loss
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Hypertrophic Scar
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Keloid Scar
Lichen Planus
Lipomas
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Melanoma
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nail Infection
Poison Ivy
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rash
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Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Skin Ulcer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Telogen Effluvium
Vasculitis
Warts
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Skin Grafts
Wart Freezing
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne Keloid
Athlete's Foot
Bedsores
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Berloque Dermatitis
Bowenoid Papulosis
Bullous Pemphigoid
Burn Injuries
Callus
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cellulitis
Cold Sore
Darier Disease
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatographic Urticaria
Dermatomyositis
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Erythema Multiforme
Excessive Sweating
Fungal Nail Infection
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Guttate Psoriasis
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus
Impetigo
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Infantile Eczema
Ingrown Nail
Intertrigo
Jock Itch
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nonbullous Erythema Multiforme
Nonbullous Impetigo
Pemphigoid
Pilonidal Cyst
Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis Rosea
Plantar Wart
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Psoriatic Arthritis
Purpura
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Pustular Psoriasis
Scabies
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Second-Degree Burns
Shingles
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Skin Discoloration
Spider Veins
Sunburn
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Third-Degree Burns
Tinea Versicolor
Varicose Eczema
Varicose Veins
Vitiligo
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acne Surgery
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Excision
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Melanoma Screening
Mole Evaluation
Puncture Aspiration
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Skin Tag Removal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 West Texas Dermatology Ctr
    8141 Dorado Dr, Odessa, TX 79765
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.3
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Jun 09, 2020
Removed a melanoma and a badal cell . Kind intelligent compassionate physician. Would not go anywhere else.
— Jun 09, 2020
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Specialties*
Dermatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Okla Health Sci Center
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tex Health Sci Center
    1989
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kris Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Acne, Dry Skin and Itchy Skin. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kris Howard, MD is affiliated with Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho and Ward Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kris Howard, MD holds board certification in Dermatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho

    720 Hospital Dr, Andrews, TX

  • Ward Memorial Hospital

    406 S Gary Ave, Monahans, TX