Elbow, Hip and Thigh, Knee and Leg, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
New Port Richey, Palm Harbor
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
373 Ratings
175 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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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.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
He’s is awesome.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I always feel like I’m in good hands with Dr. Howard and his staff is wonderful!!!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Patient, thorough, very professional doctor. Great guy
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Howard is just wonderful, he explains everything.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Rough bedside manner. He hold me what I needed to hear but I’m not sure I like him as a person. I don’t know how he is as a surgeon as I haven’t gotten there yet. I’m sure he’s good because he’s cocky.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Howard is personable and takes time to explain
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
He was very good at listening to me and explaining everything in a way that made it easy to understand and know what to expect.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very nice Doctor
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent
(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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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
Dr. Howard is just wonderful, he explains everything.
Rough bedside manner. He hold me what I needed to hear but I’m not sure I like him as a person. I don’t know how he is as a surgeon as I haven’t gotten there yet. I’m sure he’s good because he’s cocky.
Dr. Howard is personable and takes time to explain
He was very good at listening to me and explaining everything in a way that made it easy to understand and know what to expect.
Very nice Doctor
Excellent