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Dr. Tamera Howell, MD

Dr. Tamera Howell, MD

Gynecology*

Dr. Tamera Howell, MD is a gynecologist in Blacksburg, VA. She is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (37 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Howell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howell

2.6

37 ratings, 15 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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No more Poise pads – Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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D. from Floyd VA – Jun 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Michelle – Jun 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Jennifer Stone – May 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeanne Stosser – Sep 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Dissatisfied – Oct 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Emma C. – Aug 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Miranda in Blacksburg, VA – Dec 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Cassie in Floyd, VA – Jun 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cj in Draper – Jan 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Blacksburg, VA – Dec 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Lauren in Radford, VA – May 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat every patient as if they were family. Listening to their needs, I will customize a care plan that they control. I put the patients needs first. I will fight for their rights, striving for the best possible outcome.

biography

Tamera Howell, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who brings more than 25 years of gynecologic and uro-gynecologic experience to LewisGale Regional Health System. Dr. Howell is a graduate of The Medical College of Ohio and...read more
  • Gynecology

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  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

    3700 S Main St
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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