Dr. Richard Howell, MD
Dr. Richard Howell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Howell has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Morton Plant Hospital and AdventHealth North Pinellas. He is accepting new patients.
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1011 Jeffords St Bldg C Clearwater, FL 33756Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Howell is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Injuries and Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, and Hip Arthroscopy. His clinical interests include Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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University Of Chicago
Fellowship HospitalDrexel University College Of Medicine
Residency HospitalDrexel University College Of Medicine
Internship HospitalDrexel University College Of Medicine
Medical SchoolMessiah College
Undergraduate School
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Howell with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at HCA Florida Largo Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Largo Hospital today at
(727) 440-4823.
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