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Dr. Howard Routman, DO

Dr. Howard Routman, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Howard Routman, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Dr. Routman has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (79 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Routman specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Routman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Routman

3.9
79 ratings, 47 with a written review
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Dr Routman, lake worth
Great staff !A very nice and considerate doctor! Thank you Dr. Routman!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 22, 2025
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Best shoulder Dr in Florida
Dr Routman is friendly, informative, and a great listener. I’m a repeat patient and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone with shoulder issues.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Chris – Mar 20, 2025
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Evaluation of upper arm pain
Very impressed with Dr. Routman, who diagnosed my husband’s arm pain very quickly. He explained all of our options for dealing with the pain (there were 4 of them) and gave his recommendations regarding each option. It was pretty easy to make the decision to go ahead with arthroscopic surgery. Front desk staff were very nice and greeted us promptly when we arrived. This was our first visit and there were lots of forms to fill out. Wish we could have filled them out online in advance of the appointment, because the time it took to fill them out meant that we didn’t get into exam room until an hour after our appointment time. Liked the nurse and PA we saw prior to Sr. Routman coming in. However, very long wait till Dr. Routman did arrive. In fact, I finally had to stick my head out of the exam room to inquire as to how much longer it would be.In essence, liked and trusted the doctor, but the efficiency of the practice was not the greatest, so our visit did take an exceptionall
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 15, 2025
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Physicians
Dr. Routman provided specific and detailed information about my condition which is very complicated. He presented options and was very kind in addition to informative. I would highly recommend him for shoulder injuries
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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JoAnne Nadeau – Feb 27, 2025
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Old patient
Dr. Routman and staff are super people and set the example for their super professionalism and caring concerns of their clients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 22, 2025
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Dr. Routman took very good care of me. He promised that my shoulder would feel better and I can truly say it does. Dr. Routman and his team were excellent. The staff at his office are so polite. I would definitely recommend him. Dr. Routman you are the BEST. Thank you
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Kathy Evans – Feb 22, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and friendly
Spacious office and well staffed, caring attitude
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Steve O. – Jan 23, 2025
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NUMBER 1 Shoulder Specialist
Dr Routman has treated both of my shoulders to help the osteoarthritis arthritis pain that I was experiencing. My left shoulder healed with about 8 weeks if PT, and my right shoulder required arthroscopic surgery, followed by 8 weeks of PT. I am very happy with the results, and would highly recommend Dr Routman should you need help with your shoulders.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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SandieH – Jan 01, 2025
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Dr. Routman is indeed the Shoulder Guru!!!
Dr. Routman did my right shoulder replacement a few years ago. It feels amazing and I’ve gained so much strength afterwards. The VA arranged for me to see him. I got my life back. I could barely raise my arm before - even shampooing my hair was painful - and now I feel I have 100% shoulder range of motion. So very little pain after the surgery. I believe I only took 1 or 2 pain pills. Dr. Routman sat down with me for as long as I needed before the surgery. He even drew a diagram to help explain. I still have it. Now, I need the other shoulder done and I would not go to anyone else. Again this past week he sat down with me and explained everything perfectly. His PA is awesome as well. I love the fact that he specializes in shoulders. So many times peopleGo to sports medicine surgeons who do shoulders, elbows, knees, etc etc. He is indeed the shoulder guru. I originally found out about him through VA physical therapists who raved about him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Tim N – Dec 08, 2024
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Expert with shoulders.
Dr. Routman knows what he is talking about. If you have a complicated shoulder problem, he is The Doctor. He and his team have the skill set and took on my shoulder reconstruction where as other doctors would not. A couple months into my recovery and so far so good. His staff is nice and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dec 05, 2024
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Very caring
Outstanding and caring.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2024
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Caring staff and Dr
Dr was highly recommended. He really weighed my options. He is not surgery prone unless needed. Listened. Made suggestons. Caring. Staff really was too.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Oct 18, 2024
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Wonderful Experience
The staff from start to finish were friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 20, 2024
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Shoulder replacement
Dr. Routman did a reverse total shoulder 4 years ago The shoulder is perfect I now am having my other shoulder done I have complete faith and trust in Dr Routman He is a true expert in shoulder surgery
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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STEVE GALLER – Sep 06, 2024
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Excellent
5 years ago I had right shoulder replacement. I have almost 100% movement with no pain. Now I’ve started to see Dr. Routman again for my other shoulder. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 30, 2024
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I saw Dr. Routman for my rotator cuff tear and was very impressed with him. He actually sat down and explained everything to me. He didn’t rush in and rush out. Now he’ll be performing surgery in September.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Maureen – Aug 22, 2024
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Shoulder injury.
A friend referred me Dr. Routman for my shoulder injury. I had an appointment at his office on Lantana. After an X ray and a proper examination he explained what I had and he decided that a cortisone injection was the best for my aching shoulder.Dr. Routman was patient, efficient and professional.Two days after my injection my shoulder was good as new!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dino Delfante – Aug 16, 2024
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Amazing Doctor!
Impressed with Dr Routman' s experience, knowledge, procedures, and outcome of my Painless Reverse shoulder replacement.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Angela – Aug 05, 2024
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A superb surgeon
I have been a patient of Dr. Routman’s for around 10 years. He treated me conservatively with injections and PT recommendations until I decided to have my shoulder replaced. He was caring and honest about what to expect after surgery. I couldn’t be happier with my pain free results. He is a superb surgeon and a very fine person.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 13, 2024
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Great Surgeon
Explained my reverse shoulder operation and stuck with me for nine months!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Eileen Salvador – Jul 11, 2024
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care philosophy

Shoulder problems are usually straightforward, but each patient is different. Customizing treatment based on the individual needs of my patients is something I take pride in. I offer a team approach with a group of individuals who have been treating...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. A board-certified orthopaedic surgeon sub-specializing in disorders of the shoulder, Dr. Routman has been a South Florida resident since 1979 and a graduate of the University of Florida and Nova-Southeastern...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • The Hughston Clinic And Sports Medicine Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Philadelphia College Of Orthopaedic Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Ohio University Heritage College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Nova Southeastern University

    Medical School
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave
    Atlantis, FL 33462
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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