About
Dr. Thomas Howard is a board-certified family medicine physician who has practiced in the Pawleys Island, South Carolina community for 20 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Evansville in 1991 and his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University, School of Medicine in Grenada in 1996. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Glen Cove, New York, finishing in 1999. He holds certification from the American Board of Family Practice and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Practitioners and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Howard focuses on adult health, integrative health, and preventive medicine. He has strong clinical interests in cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, and preventive care. His goal is to partner with each patient on a personalized health plan that addresses current concerns and prevents new ones. He supports patients working toward goals like running their first marathon, improving nutrition, or losing weight. S. Amateur Boxing Association. Outside the office, he surfs, stand-up paddles, fishes, boats, and makes art.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN — Bachelor of Science, Biology 1991
Medical School
St. George's University, School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada — Doctorate of Medicine 1996
Residency
Family Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Glen Cove, NY 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship: North Shore University Hospital, Glen Cove, NY 1996-1997
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Howard right for?
Dr. Howard is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship focused on prevention. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his clinical depth in those areas. He works well with adults who want a personalized wellness plan tied to specific health goals. Patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours phone contact, will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Howard focuses on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He also practices preventive and integrative medicine as part of his broader family medicine work. These areas reflect both his formal training and his clinical interests over 20 years of community practice.
Yes, Dr. Howard holds certification from the American Board of Family Practice. He completed his Family Medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Glen Cove, New York, in 1999.
Dr. Howard earned his medical degree from St. George's University, School of Medicine in Grenada in 1996. He then completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Glen Cove, New York, finishing in 1999.
Dr. Howard treats each patient as having specific medical needs and a unique path to better health. He partners with patients to build personalized health plans that address current concerns and prevent new ones. He actively supports patients working toward practical goals like improving nutrition, losing weight, or training for their first marathon.
Yes. Dr. Howard makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends for more urgent patient needs. This direct access is a core part of how he practices.
Yes. Dr. Howard has spent 20 years practicing in the Pawleys Island community and has built relationships with many local specialists. He can connect patients with appropriate specialists based on their individual needs.
Dr. Howard is a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners and the American Medical Association. These memberships reflect his commitment to staying current in family medicine practice.
Yes. Dr. Howard served in the Army National Guard with Indiana's 152nd Mechanized Infantry from 1985 to 1987. S. Amateur Boxing Association.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026