Locations
Methodist Gastroenterology Specialists - Richardson
2821 E. President George Bush Hwy
Ste 505
Richardson, TX 75082
About Ericka N. Howard, MD
Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology, Dr. Howard treats a variety of gastrointestinal disorders and has special interest in treating inflammatory bowel disease. She has experience in performing colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, capsule endoscopies, and upper endoscopies.
Dr. Howard earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas. Following graduation, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. She then pursued specialized training in Gastroenterology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Outside of work Dr. Howard enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling to tropical destinations, as well as staying active through Pilates, HIT training, and running.
Medical School
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
Residency
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Conditions treated
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Chrohn’s and ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable bowel disease
- GERD/Acid Reflux
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Microscopic colitis
- Celica disease
- General hepatology
- Conon cancer screening and surveillance
- Dysphagia
- Gastroparesis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Esophagitis
- Gastritis
Education
Residency:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
(2021)
Medical Education:
McGovern Medical School
(2018)
Fellowship:
UT Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center.
(2024)
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2021)
Insurances Accepted
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