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Michael Howell, MD, Neurology, Minneapolis, MN

MichaelJHowellMD

Neurology • Minneapolis, MN

Sleep Medicine

Assistant Professor, Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School

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Overview of Dr. Howell

Dr. Michael Howell is a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, and M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and has been in practice 16 years. Dr. Howell accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 104 doctors at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center and one of 66 doctors at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital who specialize in Neurology. He has more than 40 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurology, 2002 - 2005
  • University of North Dakota
    University of North DakotaInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder and Other Rapid Eye Movement Parasomnias  
    Michael Howell, MD, Continuum

Press Mentions

  • New Guideline Provides Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While Asleep
    New Guideline Provides Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While AsleepFebruary 7th, 2023
  • A Wholesome Approach to Heart Health for American Heart Month
    A Wholesome Approach to Heart Health for American Heart MonthFebruary 7th, 2023
  • Health Fusion: Skimping on Sleep Makes You Feel Older, Look Older and Can Hurt Your Health
    Health Fusion: Skimping on Sleep Makes You Feel Older, Look Older and Can Hurt Your HealthJanuary 13th, 2022
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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS Minnesota Blue Cross Accord
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    WEA Trust Preferred Provider Plan - Trust Pref
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