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Dr. Richard Howard, DO

Dr. Richard Howard, DO

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Howard, DO is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 200 Saint Louis, MO 63122

Make an Appointment

(314) 909-1359

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Howard is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital Chesterfield, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Howard specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Howard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard

4.2

20 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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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Mar 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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MO – May 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Farmington, MO – Nov 06, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Tom in Trenton, IL – May 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Hooker in OFallon, MO – Mar 09, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Howard, DO is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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

    Medical School, 1984
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Specialists PC2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 200 Saint Louis, MO 63122
1

Practice

St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd Saint Louis, MO 63122
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    232 S Woods Mill Rd
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital

    2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63122
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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