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.
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.
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

Dr Harris and Kirsten Pickens are exceptional in their profession
Doctor Harris was patient and reviewed my concerns with my shoulder. He gave me good advice on going what I needed to do to take care of my shoulder and assurances I needed to go forward. Great guy. Great doctor
Every time I see Dr. Harris, I know why I came to him in the first place. He is an excellent doctor and surgeon. You won’t go wrong by going to Dr. Harris for orthopedic surgery!
Such professional and thorough visits
Everyone was professional and friendly, from the time we entered, till we left
Dumbed down the issues I am having so I could actually understand all the terms. He also listened to what I had to say and didn't talk over me. Very good experience!!
Very warm and caring bedside manner. I felt heard and trust the care I received!
Exceptional care.
Top notch guy, great listener, explains everything
Explains well and not in a rush to leave the room.