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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
4.9
532 Ratings
196 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
532 Ratings
196 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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He listened well and was informative.
Very caring - but very busy today due to holiday weekend.
Great physician!
Dr Harris was very kind n knowledgeable. He was very professional and thorough. The steroid shot in the shoulder really hurt, but hope it helps.
Dr Harris is professional in his presentation of my options, thorough in answering my questions, and a genuinely caring individual.
Listened to me and was great about answering my questions.
Very professional great doctor, Takes out time to answer any questions you may have.
Very nice and professional
He and his staff are very courteous and gave me a steroid shot in my shoulder right there - no surgical center fee!!
Always thorough, professional and great bedside manner!