Karl Heward, MD

I view my role not as a director, but as an advisor - one whose expertise exists in service of the patient’s autonomy and informed decision-making. Central to this is transparency: I believe that any knowledge I hold relevant to a patient’s care should be fully shared with them, so that we arrive at decisions together rather than in parallel. When patients are genuinely listened to and are given the information they need, they demonstrate a remarkable capacity for insight into their own condition. At its core, my philosophy treats the patient as the ultimate authority on their own experience; I as a trusted guide helping them navigate their health.

I joined The Doctors Clinic because of its unique position to deliver high-quality care to an underserved area. My goal is to expand neurological care in the community - bringing specialized expertise closer to home for those who have historically had to travel far to access it.

2026

American Academy of Neurology
Gold Humanist Honors Society
Resident Teaching Award 2024 and 2025

MS/Neuroimmunology Fellowship, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Neurology Residency, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT
Medical Doctorate, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT

MS/Neuroimmunology Fellowship, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Neurology Residency, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

English