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Dr. Donald Howe, MD

Dr. Donald Howe, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Howe, MD is a family medicine physician in Turlock, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emanuel Medical Center and Adventist Health Sonora.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1851 Colorado Ave Turlock, CA 95382

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Howe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howe

3.5
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
36%
36%

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Compassionate, caring Doctor
He truly is a Doctor that takes all the time you need without making you feel hurried. He explains things to do with your health in a simple easy way that you can understand. He'll answer all questions you may have no matter how many you ask. You may have to wait for your appointment longer than you like, but he is worth the wait. It is only because he gives all his patients all the time they need. A rare Doctor, that doesn't look at you as a paycheck but as a person in need of medical help. So compassionate and kind!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
loretta dennis – Mar 30, 2023
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Wait times can be verryyy long, BUT, Dr. Howe is most definitely worth the wait! He cares about his patients like no other doctor I've ever met!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 05, 2021
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The best doctor ever. Listens to the patient. I leave understanding what is happening and treatment from a caring, kind and compassionate Doctor who I trust with my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Joyce T – Jan 03, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Howe, MD is a family medicine physician in Turlock, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emanuel Medical Center and Adventist Health Sonora.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 1976
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  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Office1851 Colorado Ave Turlock, CA 95382
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

    1421 Oakdale Rd
    Modesto, CA 95355
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd
    Sonora, CA 95370
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Emanuel Medical Center

    825 Delbon Ave
    Turlock, CA 95382
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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