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Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Dr. Robert Howard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC. He is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

3009 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610

Make an Appointment

(919) 232-5020

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Howard specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Howard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard

4.2
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
76%
76%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
18%
18%

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Ck hips
Dr Howard went beyond the hips to find my problem.
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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Frank Wilder – Mar 14, 2025
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Favorite Dr.
Dr. HowardIs always respectful and shows caring and empathy and I appreciate that.
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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CL – Mar 14, 2025
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Very supportive and kind
Actually I felt like my daughter in good hands, especially after he took a second opinion from another doctor.
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 11, 2025
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Dr Howard was a poor communicator and visited me ONCE during my hospital stay after my emergency hip repair. He was flippant about my shortened left leg due to him putting in a rod that was not long enough. I gave him one star because there is no way to leave zero.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2021
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Regan and Howard of WakeMed are probably in the top 0.0001% of orthopedic surgeons on the planet, and I'm an expert, even though I didn't want to be. Both got me through 2 separate complex and difficult surgeries, one spinal and one hip, both outcomes were better than anyone thought they would be. You can trust these guys with your life, I have.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Watch your Step – Aug 26, 2018
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Dr Howard is an excellent doctor he did surgery on my shattered tibia and put a plate and screws he and his team did a great job!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Nelson p in Raleigh, NC – Jun 15, 2016
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This wonderful doctor puts the patient first. He explained carefully the extent of my injury and the needed procedures. Wonderful bedside manner. I would recommend him highly.
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
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
L.T in Wake Forest, NC – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Howard has been a member of Wake Orthopaedics since 2009. His clinical expertise includes the management of complex traumatic injuries including pelvic surgery, acetabulum (hip socket) surgery and complex upper/lower extremity trauma. Other...read more

biography

Dr. Howard was born and raised in Boston, MA. He attended Boston University, earning his bachelor's degree with high honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. After a productive stint in academic bio-molecular research, he continued...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • State University New York Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Wake Orthopaedics LLC3009 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

WakeMed Childrens Pediatric Minor Procedures3024 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610
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Practice

Wake Specialty Physicians LLC10010 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 11 Raleigh, NC 27614
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office505 Oberlin Rd Ste 120 Buies Creek, NC 27506
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

    3000 New Bern Ave
    Raleigh, NC 27610
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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