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Dr. Howard Place, MD

Dr. Howard Place, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Place, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Center for Specialized Medicine

1225 S Grand Blvd # 1L Saint Louis, MO 63104

Make an Appointment

(314) 257-3390

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Place specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Place's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Place

3.9

27 ratings, 13 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
26%
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What went well
  • 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
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Melisa Cassady – Mar 31, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Congenital scoliosis mom – Dec 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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May 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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J.N. – Dec 06, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
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Barbara Magrew – Nov 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin – Nov 12, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ariana Hunziker – Sep 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
GARY DE – May 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
St Louis, MO – Oct 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joyce Fields in Murphysboro, IL – Jul 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 19, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gloria Jean Nicol in Collinsville, Illinois – Mar 17, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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nancy reese in saint clair mo – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Howard Place evaluates and treats adults and children with injuries and deformities of the spine. As an orthopedic spine surgeon, he performs complex spinal reconstruction and treats traumatic spinal injuries. His research interests include...read more

biography

Dr. Howard Place evaluates and treats adults and children with injuries and deformities of the spine. As an orthopedic spine surgeon, he performs complex spinal reconstru

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Residency Hospital

  • Lakewood Orthopedic Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Us Military Academy

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Center for Specialized Medicine

Center for Specialized Medicine1225 S Grand Blvd # 1L Saint Louis, MO 63104
1

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital1465 S Grand Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63104
2

St. Francis Building at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

St. Francis Building at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton1011 Bowles Ave Fenton, MO 63026
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave
    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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