Dr. Stephen Howell, MD
Dr. Stephen Howell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial. He is accepting new patients.
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8120 Timberlake Way Ste 112 Sacramento, CA 95823Make an Appointment
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| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 22% | 22% |
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Restore highest function & normal activity after knee surgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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Orthopaedic Department At Thomas Jefferson University
Residency Hospital, 1986Graduate Hospital University Of Pennsylvania
Internship Hospital, 1982Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals 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 awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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 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
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 49
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Howell with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Mercy General Hospital.
Make an appointment at Mercy General Hospital today at
(916) 545-2823.
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