Elbow, Hip and Thigh, Knee and Leg, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
New Port Richey, Palm Harbor
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
388 Ratings
181 Comments
Peter Howard, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and ligament surgery. He is currently a team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays and Dunedin Blue Jays. He completed his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, medical degree at Wayne State University, and his residency at Western Michigan University.
Peter Howard, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and ligament surgery. He is currently a team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays and Dunedin Blue Jays. He completed his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, medical degree at Wayne State University, and his residency at Western Michigan University.
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Very informative and patient. Dr Howard spent allot of additional time responding to all of my questions with response solutions.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Graet Dr. I wish all my other Drs would listen to me and give me the right answers I'm looking for. Thank you Dr Howard
(6 days ago)
May-2026
This guy does not mess around. Goes straight to the point. Speaks clearly. Asks for questions and unequivocally answers. My kind of Doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
As a retired Chiropractor I was impressed by Dr Peter Howard’s thoroughness and recommendations
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
On time,thorough and pleasant to be with.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I am a new patient. I really appreciated Dr. Howard’s approachability and friendly demeanor. He was very easy to talk to and answered all my questions in a clear manner.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
First visit with Dr. Howard. The check-in and wait time was good. The nurse was very helpful and friendly. Dr. Howard was very professional and explained everything and possible other options and listened to my concerns.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
He’s is awesome.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I always feel like I’m in good hands with Dr. Howard and his staff is wonderful!!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Patient, thorough, very professional doctor. Great guy
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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FSOSM - New Port Richey
5243 Hanff Lane New Port Richey, FL 34652
FSOSM - Palm Harbor
3890 Tampa Rd. Suite 202 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Peter Howard, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and ligament surgery. He is currently a team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays and Dunedin Blue Jays. He completed his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, medical degree at Wayne State University, and his residency at Western Michigan University. During his sports medicine fellowship at the Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Howard worked cared for the Houston Astros, Texans, Dynamo, Rockets, the Rice University Owls, and the NASA astronaut corps at the Johnson Space Center.
Dr. Howard treats the full spectrum of disorders affecting joints, cartilage, and ligaments. His special interests include joint preservation surgery, misalignment of the patella, shoulder injuries, shoulder replacement, hip tendon and ligament injuries, fracture care, sports injuries such as ACL tears, and biologic treatments.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Dr. Howard is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS). Dr. Howard stays up to date on the newest treatment options so that he can provide the latest treatments to his patients. He is a consultant for ConMed Corporation, helping engineers and designers of medical devices make their products better for patients.
Dr. Howard’s treatment philosophy is to try to exhaust all non-surgical options before considering surgery. He works with his patients to educate and explain their condition so that they can fully understand their treatment options. If surgery is a choice made by the patient, he believes in being with the patient through their full course of surgery and recovery. He also works closely with the physical and occupational therapists that care for his patients.
In his spare time, Dr. Howard enjoys spending quality time with his wife and caring for his five children. He enjoys fishing, boating, and cooking for his family.
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Very informative and patient. Dr Howard spent allot of additional time responding to all of my questions with response solutions.
Graet Dr. I wish all my other Drs would listen to me and give me the right answers I'm looking for. Thank you Dr Howard
This guy does not mess around. Goes straight to the point. Speaks clearly. Asks for questions and unequivocally answers. My kind of Doctor.
As a retired Chiropractor I was impressed by Dr Peter Howard’s thoroughness and recommendations
On time,thorough and pleasant to be with.
I am a new patient. I really appreciated Dr. Howard’s approachability and friendly demeanor. He was very easy to talk to and answered all my questions in a clear manner.
First visit with Dr. Howard. The check-in and wait time was good. The nurse was very helpful and friendly. Dr. Howard was very professional and explained everything and possible other options and listened to my concerns.
He’s is awesome.
I always feel like I’m in good hands with Dr. Howard and his staff is wonderful!!!
Patient, thorough, very professional doctor. Great guy