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Dr. Ronald Howard, MD

Dr. Ronald Howard, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Howard, MD is a neurologist in Naples, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howard has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Naples Community Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 3 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

5671 Naples Blvd Naples, FL 34109
(239) 596-6904

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Howard is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Howard specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke 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

3.0

49 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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wjr – Mar 23, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Randle Grossman – Jul 30, 2023
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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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Nancy Brito – Jul 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Maria Gerski – Feb 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Johnson – Oct 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 11, 2022
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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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janet – Jul 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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jk – Dec 23, 2021
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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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Diane – Oct 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Kaitlin – Oct 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Still Having Nightmares – Feb 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Maryann Ciorogar – Dec 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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GREGORY P – Oct 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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M in Naples – Jun 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Jill Dehnke in Naples, FL – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Naples, FL – Nov 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Naples Primary-Care Physician Ronald Howard, MD, is your primary partner in health and connection to a healthier life.

  • Neurology

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  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Ronald E. Howard JR. M.D. PA5671 Naples Blvd Naples, FL 34109
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Practice

Office2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2 Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Recipient of 27
    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Naples Community Hospital

    350 7th St N
    Naples, FL 34102
    Recipient of 73
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge

    6101 Pine Ridge Rd
    Naples, FL 34119
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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