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Dr. Michele Howe, DO

Dr. Michele Howe, DO

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michele Howe, DO is a family medicine physician in Riverdale, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities Chilton Medical Center and Valley Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Valley Medical Group - Primary & Walk-In Care, Riverdale

81 Hamburg Tpke Riverdale, NJ 07457
Telehealth available

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Dr Howe is excellent and is my primary doctor! Highly recommend her and she is thorough!
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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Billy – Jul 10, 2023
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Dr Howe seems very concern about my health.
Always has a smile on her face that makes it easier to talk to.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Samuel George Dedio – Jul 10, 2023
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Excellent doctor! Explains everything so clearly
Very individualistic approach to handling her patients. Very pleased with her approach.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marie Fortunato – Jul 02, 2023
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Dr. Howe is the best
Dr. Howe is very thorough and non judgmental. She works with the patient and their lifestyle to achieve best health. I believe she works with each individual to make goals and offers her assistance as a practitioner to aid them in their journey to better choices.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Karen Simmons – Jun 14, 2023
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Excellent
She knew exactly what I had and gave the medicine, she explained with pictures my condition. She answered my question and explained further I liked this doctor. By the way, I felt better after a little while of taking the medicine. 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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EvelynReeves – Jun 13, 2023
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Dr Howe was very professional
How quickly I was seen by the nurse and doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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John Roselli – Jun 12, 2023
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She is great in every way!
Prompt, professional doctor and staff.
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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May 27, 2023
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Such a great foctor
How pleasant the doctor was
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2023
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Best doctor I’ve ever encountered.
Valley Health in Riverdale is excellent. The staff is efficient and pleasant. Dr Howe is a wonderful doctor. She is completely “present” when seeing you, anlways is respectful and asks probing questions. She doesn’t rush the office visit and remembers details from previous visits and discussions. I highly recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2023
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Dr. Howe is the best !!
Dr. Howe is very professional I’ve been going to her for years and won’t even think about changing simply the best !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Apr 12, 2023
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Dr. Howe is amazing. She is our family doctor and all of us feel very confident that she will provide the best medical care available. She is extremely intelligent and has been deeply knowledgeable about every medical problem any of us has had. She is very respectful, a good listener and I have never seen a doctor who takes such care to explain what the patient needs to know about his or her condition. An outstanding doctor!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Wayne, NJ – Jan 08, 2016
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Takes time with her patients,very informative. Truly cares about your well being.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Janice S in Butler, NJ – Dec 17, 2015
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About Me

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Dr. Michele Howe, DO is a family medicine physician in Riverdale, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Family Practice/OMT
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Self designated 
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    Locations

    Valley Medical Group - Primary & Walk-In Care, Riverdale

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Valley Hospital

      223 N Van Dien Ave
      Ridgewood, NJ 07450
      Recipient of 48
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Chilton Medical Center

      97 W Parkway
      Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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