HU Faculty Practice Plan Specialties & Departments
The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan is committed to keeping our community healthy by offering a multitude of innovative services that exceed patients' expectations. Click on one of our "Clinics" (blue tabs) to learn more or to schedule an appointment with an expert physician, ready to answer any of your medical needs.
The HU Faculty Practice Plan Offers Patients A Wide Range Of Specialty Services
Allergy & Rheumatology
Doctors at the Howard University Faculty Practice Plan specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases, which refer to a number of conditions caused by the hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment, including hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. The Faculty Practice Plan offers advanced rheumatologic care with a focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of arthritis, autoimmune and connective tissue diseases. These include osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, tendinitis, and lupus.
Cancer Center
The Howard University Cancer Center has a goal to educate the general public on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A major focus of the Center’s work ensures that minorities and underserved populations benefit from our bench-to-bedside translational research. The Cancer Center takes a multidisciplinary team approach, working tirelessly to prevent, detect, treat, and cure cancer and offers a wealth of different treatment options for improved health outcomes as well as support programs and follow-up care for almost all types of cancers.
Cardiology/Heart Center
The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan Cardiology Center is at the forefront of advanced cardiology care for common and complex conditions that affect patients of various demographics. Our cardiologists and cardiac specialists work in tandem to care for, diagnose, manage and treat a wide range of diseases and conditions, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, electrophysiology, heart failure, and valve disease. In addition, we offer comprehensive treatment of cardiovascular disease and vascular disorders to help patient improve their heart health.
Dentistry
The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan is committed to providing patients with high quality oral health care in the most efficient manner. Our dentists and hygienists treat a variety of dental conditions to help you maintain your best smile. We pride ourselves on making dentistry a pleasant experience for you by offering the latest dental technology, while providing you with the best dental treatment options. We know that a smile can make all of the difference, and that is precisely why we work endlessly to help you maintain healthy, confident teeth you deserve.
Dermatology
The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan is dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the skin, hair and nails. We offer patients the most advanced treatments in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, providing high quality care to ensure patients receive the best care available. Our dermatology experts diagnose complex skin diseases, integrating the latest diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients.
Ear, Nose & Throat
This medical specialty focuses on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also known as Otolaryngology. In our ENT clinic, we treat several conditions, including ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ears (known as tinnitus), ear, face, or neck pain, and nose issues (rhinology).
Family Medicine
Physicians in Family Medicine are ready to take care of your healthcare needs. The practice offers a patient-centric approach that provides comprehensive, family-centered care to patients from adults to pediatrics of all ages.
General Surgery
The Howard University Hospital Faculty Practice Plan General Surgery experts treat patients experiencing a wide variety of problems requiring surgery. Highly skilled surgeons at Howard University offer the latest techniques and treatments, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery options.
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Infectious Diseases
The Infectious Diseases program is nationally and internationally known for its excellence in the study and treatment of infections. Our mission is to combat infectious diseases worldwide through research, patient care, prevention, and education.
Internal Medicine
As your internal medicine provider, our role is to provide long-term comprehensive care, managing both common and complex illnesses. We take the time to get to know you, your lifestyle, your health care background and your health concerns. We are here to coordinate your care and make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed.
Medicine
The Department of Medicine serves cardiology, hematology, oncology, and gastroenterology patients. We are proud of this tradition of excellence, and our goal today is to further that reputation by remaining on the cutting edge of new developments in medical education, scientific and clinical investigation, and clinical care.
Mental Health Clinic
We care for our patients through specialized inpatient, outpatient, and integrated care, including assistance with medical conditions.
To help manage chronic health conditions and encourage a focus on comprehensive wellness, we partner with patients’ primary care physicians and other health professionals. We work together as a team to find a treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s needs.
Neurology
We care for our patients through specialized inpatient, outpatient, and integrated care, including assistance with medical conditions.
To help manage chronic health conditions and encourage a focus on comprehensive wellness, we partner with patients’ primary care physicians and other health professionals. We work together as a team to find a treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s needs.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department is dedicated to comprehensive care for women of all ages. The care we provide to women during pregnancy, after birth, and long after menopause continues. Patients can access specialists in every area regardless of whether they need routine or specialized care.
Ophthalmology
The Faculty Practice Plan offers a full range of diagnostic services eye care services, medical education, and clinical research. Our physicians are rained and qualified to treat a variety of eye conditions and diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration.
Optical Shop
The Faculty Practice Plan offers a full range of diagnostic services eye care services, medical education, and clinical research. Our physicians are rained and qualified to treat a variety of eye conditions and diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration.
Orthopedics
The Faculty Practice Plan offers a full range of diagnostic services eye care services, medical education, and clinical research. Our physicians are rained and qualified to treat a variety of eye conditions and diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration.
Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health is dedicated to training, research and service endeavors that promote healthcare, improve the quality of life and optimize the developmental potential of all children with particular attention to ethnic minorities and the prevention and treatment of diseases prevalent in those populations.
Perinatal Center
The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine provides a wide range of ultrasound services with state-of-the-art machines, including those with 3D and 4D capabilities.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the evaluation and treatment of human body disorders. The goal is to restore functionality by improving movement and increasing motion range in specific body areas. Continuous physical therapy treatment with our care team can reduce your current or future need for prescription drugs or surgery — or more physical therapy.
Plastics & Bariatrics
At Howard University Plastic & Bariatric Surgery, we specialize in General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and weight-loss.
Psychiatry
Our Medical Doctors can diagnose and treat a wide range of mental illnesses. Including depression, eating disorders, insomnia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.
Radiation Oncology
The department provides diagnostic imaging services to patients of all age groups, from newborn to geriatric, inpatient as well as ambulatory patients. Our goal is to provide excellence in clinical care, education andresearch using state-of-the-art imaging services.
Sleep Center
Howard University Hospital's Sleep Disorders Center treats several sleep disorders, providing comprehensive services to its patients. With a unique mission to improve the sleep health of patients in a safe, comfortable, and clean environment, the center offers patients the highest quality of sleep care.
Surgery
The Department of Surgery includes specialized surgical centers of excellence. With the central goal of emboldening core surgical programs and offering division-based surgical expertise, the department recruits and collaborates with other Howard University Hospital departments to offer division-based surgical services that include a wide scope or procedures.
Urology
The Division of Urology interacts actively with most other adult and pediatric services at Howard University Hospital. The Division of Urology has developed special expertise in the treatment of Prostate Cancer that has been recognized at a national level.
Women's Wellness
Women's Wellness delivers care that insures women's health needs are addressed before, during, and beyond menopause. The program focuses on the personalized treatment of the whole woman with an understanding of medical conditions and healthy aging practices.
