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Howard Harris, M.D.
Texas Orthopedic Specialists
Orthopedics, General Surgery, Sports Medicine: Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis, and Arthroscopic Surgery
Bedford, TX
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
583 Ratings
216 Comments
Dr. Howard W. Harris is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and Subspecialty Board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His practice and expertise focus on shoulder pain and treatment, as well as sports-related injuries, dysfunction, and arthritis of the shoulder.
4.9
583 Ratings
216 Comments
Dr. Howard W. Harris is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and Subspecialty Board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His practice and expertise focus on shoulder pain and treatment, as well as sports-related injuries, dysfunction, and arthritis of the shoulder.
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Dr. Howard W. Harris is a highly regarded expert in shoulder repair and reconstruction. Whether you are suffering from shoulder arthritis, pain, and instability, sports injury, or fracture, his training and experience can get you back to the activities you love.
Dr. Harris was born and raised in North Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and then attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center. From there, he completed an orthopedic surgery internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Harris obtained additional fellowship training at the internationally renowned American Sports Medicine Institute with Dr. James Andrews and Dr. William Clancy, as well as an orthopedic trauma fellowship in Hanover, Germany.
Dr. Harris is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and Subspecialty Board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He is licensed in the state of Texas and is a diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Association, and a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Orthopedic Trauma Association. His practice and expertise focus on shoulder pain and treatment, as well as sports-related injuries, dysfunction, and arthritis of the shoulder.
Dr. Harris is actively involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, and many school outreach programs. He serves as the team physician for Euless Trinity High School and Faith Christian School.
Specialty:
Specializing in Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Sports Medicine
Training:
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
- American Sports Medicine Institute – Birmingham, AL
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
Medical School
- UT Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, TX
Undergraduate
- Southern Methodist University – Dallas, TX
Certifications:
Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Sub-Specialty Board Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Candidate Member, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Association
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
American College of Sports Medicine
AO Alumni Association
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
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The Best !!! 8 years and counting that I've been a patient of Dr. Harris. My work is very physical so when I hurt my shoulders he's always been my go to specialist.
Very personable and listened to my questions with patience
Very impressed with him. Would highly recommend him. To family and friends.
Short but thorough. Gives time to answer my questions.
I enjoyed the appointment, he was very attentive and helpful.
Very welcoming and very professional
Always very helpful and easy to talk to. Very detail oriented.
Office is very clean, staff is friendly, x-ray tech is knowledgeable, Dr Harris explains your issue throughly. I would recommend him for your shoulder issues.
I love his honesty and the fact that he won less tells it like it is and then you decide where you wanna go to get it fixed
Dr Harris is awesome!