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William M. Howell, MD

Biography

Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Science

Dr. William Howell is a Southern California Permanente Medical Group physician specializing in Internal Medicine. His research and practice areas focus on diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism.

Education and Training

Degrees: BS, University of Scranton
MS, University of Scranton
MD, cum laude, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Postdoctoral training: Intern, General Surgery, Mercy Hospital
Resident, Internal Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC-Los Angeles County Medical Center
Fellow, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Seattle

Professional Positions

Medical Director: Hollenbeck Palms (independent residential living/assisted residential living/skilled nursing); 2006-2009

Partner Physician: Southern California Permanente Medical Group; June 2012-present

Instructor: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2020-2024

Clinical Assistant Professor: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2024-present

Honors and Awards

Biochemistry Departmental Award: University of Scranton; 1989

Max Kerwin Pathology Award: Georgetown University School of Medicine; 1993

Alpha Omega Alpha: Georgetown University School of Medicine; 1993

Internist of the Year: Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles; 2015

Physicians’ Exceptional Contribution Award: Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles; 2018

Scholarly Activities

Book chapters

Davidson’s Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Treatment. Harmel, Anne Peters, MD and Mathur, Ruchi, MD. (Saunders) 2004. Chapter 9, “Office Management of the Diabetic Patient.”