Howard G. LaRoche, Jr., M.D.

Howard G. LaRoche, Jr., M.D.

Education

• University of Houston - BS, cum laude 1983

• University of Texas Medical School at Houston – MD 1987

• University of Kentucky, Neurology Residency Program 1988 - 1991 • University of Kentucky, Intern, Internal Medicine 1987 - 1988

Past Professional Responsibilities

• Private Practice, Self – Employed, Lake Jackson, TX 1995 - Present

• Commonwealth Neurology Services, Lexington, Kentucky, Associate Physician 1992 – 1995

• Memorial City Neurology, Houston, TX, Associate 1991 – 1992

• Veterans Administration Medical Center, Leestown Chronic Care Center 1990 – 1991

• Physicians Weight Loss Centers 1989 – 1990

• Chief of Medical Staff at Brazosport Regional Health System 2007 - 2008

• Vice Chief of Medical Staff – Brazosport Regional Health System 2006 – 2007

• Chief of Medicine Department at Brazosport Memorial Hospital 2004 - 2005

• Rehabilitation Director at Brazosport Memorial Hospital 2004 - 2005

• President of the Brazoria County Medical Society 2004 - 2005

• Chief of the Medical Staff, Brazosport Memorial Hospital 1999 - 2000

Specialty Certification

• Board Recertification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 2007 – 2017

• Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 1996 – 2006

Trial Studies / Fellowships

1997

Epilepsy Mini Fellowship Program, Bowman Gray Medical School, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

2003

Investigator – Clinical trial (Sanofi) EFC2724 A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 18-Month Study of the Efficacy of Xaliproden in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type

2004

Investigator – Clinical trial (Ortho-McNeil) CAPSS-276

An Open-Label Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Topiramate for the Prophylaxis of Chronic Migraine: Extension Study to CAPSS-276

2005

Investigator – Clinical trial (Ortho-McNeil) CAPSS-381, Phase IV Topamax (Topiramate) Intervention to Prevent Transformation of Episodic Migraine: The Topiramate Intrepid Study

Society Memberships

• Texas Medical Association

• American Academy of Neurology

• Texas Neurological Association

• American Medical Association

• Brazoria County Medical Society

Testimonial

“Under the care of Leo J. Borrell, M.D. since December 2001, I have seen a remarkable improvement in my mother’s condition. She is responding dramatically to the new regiment Dr. Borrell has prescribed.”

- Beth Rose

"We see that quality in the services provided by Senior PsychCare. Our staff has seen positive changes in our residents receiving counseling from Senior PsychCare social workers, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists."

- Laurice Alvarado, BSW

"Senior Psychcare of San Antonio has been a benefit to our nursing home. They have a knowledgeable staff that serves our elderly well. I would highly recommend their services to any nursing home. They offer support, not only to residents, but to their families as well."

- Rosella Espinoza, LBSW