Jeffery Howard
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Mark T. Malone, M.D., is a Board Certified pain specialist and a native Texan. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and went on to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Malone attended Baylor College of Medicine for residency and training in anesthesiology, and then completed a pain management fellowship at Texas Orthopedic Hospital in 1998.Prior to founding Advanced Pain Care in 2002, Dr. Malone was a member of an Austin-based group practice for twelve years, and a clinical instructor at Baylor College of Medicine for six years. He is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology, with a sub-specialty in pain management; this is the only board certification for pain management endorsed by the American Board of Medical Specialties. In 2017 Dr. Malone was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery and Perioperative Care at UT Dell Medical School.
Dr. Malone is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Spinal Intervention Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the Travis County Medical Society. He has successfully treated thousands of patients suffering from acute and chronic pain. He and his wife, Tracy, live in Austin with their three children. In his spare time, he enjoys water-skiing, cycling, and travel.
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Jeffrey Howard, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Baylor University. At Advanced Pain Care, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based pain management in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the physician team, emphasizing functional restoration, improved quality of life, and safe, patient-centered
With a background in critical care and complex patient management, Jeffrey brings clinical rigor, strategic thinking, and disciplined decision-making to his practice. He is recognized for comprehensive evaluations, precise treatment planning, and clear, patient-centered communication grounded in attentive listening that fosters trust and shared decision-making.
Beyond direct patient care, Jeffrey serves as Vice President of Austin Advanced Practice Nurses and is actively involved in health policy, research initiatives, and systems-level improvement efforts. He has a strong interest in healthcare strategy, operational excellence, and advancing high-reliability clinical models. As a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students, he is committed to developing future leaders in advanced practice and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration.
