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Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Rheumatology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is a rheumatologist in Pawnee, OK and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howard has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center and Stillwater Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

1201 Heritage Cir Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-2517

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Howard specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience 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

2.1
35 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
6%
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3 star
6%
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2 star
3%
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1 star
66%
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Dr Howard is a wonderful & caring Dr! He really cares about his patients!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dana Stewart – Dec 18, 2021
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Terrible experience. After taking my elderly father to 4 visits the so called doctor finally said there wasn’t anything he could do for his rheumatoid arthritis because of his advanced age. He told us to go continue with pain management via his pcp. He could have told us that on the first visit. He didn’t want to treat anything. Just took us and Medicare for a ride. Shameful!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tulsa, OK – Dec 10, 2018
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I didn't feel like I was heard by Dr. Howard. He asked me a series of questions to respond "yes" or "no" to. When I would try to give him more context for each question he did not want the extra info. I felt like there was no real information gathered about the issues I was facing, it was all just touched on the surface. It was more whether I fit the boxes he could check off or not. He ended up giving me a diagnosis, but then said the only way he could help me further was to give me harsh meds.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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OK – Jul 24, 2018
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I am a physician and my mom went to see Dr. Howard. He told my mother within 5 minutes of seeing her that she had fibromyalgia which is a diagnosis of exclusion (you can only say someone has this after ruling out all other possible diagnoses). He was not compassionate and had done no work up on her when he told her this. That’s just not good practice. I would not send my own patients to see him and hope he doesn’t approach all of his patients like this. 1/5 stars from most patients though...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 04, 2018
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I found Dr. Howard to be kind and caring. He explained clearly what was going on with me and the treatment options. I’m glad I found him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Trish in Tulsa, OK – Dec 14, 2017
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I found Dr. Howard to be an excellent physician, thoughtful and caring He sincerely cares about hiis patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
Carl R. Church in Tulsa, OK – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is a rheumatologist in Pawnee, OK and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howard has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1983

  • University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Pawnee IHS Pharmacy1201 Heritage Cir Pawnee, OK 74058
1

Practice

Utica Park Clinic-Derm1245 S Utica Ave Tulsa, OK 74104
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stillwater Medical Center

    1323 W 6th Ave
    Stillwater, OK 74074
    Recipient of 5
    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% 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

  • INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center

    600 S Monroe St
    Enid, OK 73701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Claremore Indian Hospital

    101 S Moore Ave
    Claremore, OK 74017

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

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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