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  • Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
  • 34 years of experience
  • The Purcell Clinic 418 S King St, Laurinburg, NC 28352
  • (910) 276-7570

Brief Intro

Dr. Howard is a native of Deep Run, North Carolina. After working at Henderson Pediatric Center and the Franklin County Health Department, she and her husband, Dr. Mark LaVigne, moved to Laurinburg. She and Dr. LaVigne have three sons. Dr. Howard is a true 'soccer Mom' and is involved with her sons' activities. She is an active Methodist and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Duke University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University - 1991

The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University - 1991

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • The Purcell Clinic
  • 418 S King St, Laurinburg, NC 28352
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Sun:9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Conditions Addressed

  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Autism
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Burns
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Undescended and Retractile Testicle
  • Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Anemia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Plantar Warts
  • Constipation
  • Pneumonia
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Eczema
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Otitis Media
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Procedures Performed

  • Circumcision
  • Venipuncture
  • Venipuncture
  • Circumcision
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Choice Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health Alliance
  • Wellcare
  • Ambetter
  • SelectHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Assurant Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Cancer 22
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 20
  • Orthopedics 43
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 39
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 22
  • Children's Hospital 8
  • Urology 37
  • Psychiatry 40
  • Geriatrics 41
  • Rehabilitation 22
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 8
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36