Richard Howell, M.D. is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Injuries and Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, and Hip Arthroscopy. His clinical interests include Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Arthritis and Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement), Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Cartilage Damage, Hip Labral Tears, Femoroacetabular Impingement, and Joint Preservation.
Richard Howell, M.D. is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Injuries and Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, and Hip Arthroscopy. His clinical interests include Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Arthritis and Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement), Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Cartilage Damage, Hip Labral Tears, Femoroacetabular Impingement, and Joint Preservation.
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Dr. Howell was pleasant to meet he explained my options regarding my left knee osteoarthritis pain as well as providing knowledge towards my choice for a PRP injection!!!
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Highly recommend this doctor to anyone. Very courteous, professional, and efficient. Knowledgeable and speaks in terms that I understand. Dr. Howell whole staff was polite and friendly and helpful.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
He was very helpful and explained my condition in detail.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
So nice to see a dr with a sense of humor!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very nice, thorough and informative. Thanks
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Straightforward nice guy makes you feel very relaxed while working with him. Seems to be very good at his job. I enjoyed my time with him.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Outstanding doctor. Very informative, caring, it was a delight to meet him and to have him diagnose my health problems God bless you Doctor Richard Howell.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Howell was very professional, listened patiently to my concerns and explained recommended treatment clearly. Very impressed with the service provided.
Richard Howell, M.D. is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Injuries and Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, and Hip Arthroscopy. His clinical interests include Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Arthritis and Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement), Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Cartilage Damage, Hip Labral Tears, Femoroacetabular Impingement, and Joint Preservation. Dr. Howell is a native of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He attended Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania and earned a Bachelor’s degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He went on to receive his Medical Doctorate from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia where he was also inducted into the medical honors society. Following medical school, Dr. Howell remained at Drexel University for five years of orthopaedic surgery residency training with extensive experience in joint replacement and trauma surgery. He was selected as Chief Resident during his final year. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Surgery at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. His fellowship encompassed all areas of sports surgery, in addition to an emphasis on shoulder replacement and hip arthroscopy.
Dr. Howell has published manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journals on the subjects of meniscus injury, nerve blocks for knee surgery, and spine column injuries. He has presented his research at orthopaedic meetings and frequently gives lectures to train other surgeons.
He served as Team Physician for the Chinese National Olympic Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams, Women’s NBA Chicago Sky, University of Chicago, and Concordia University.
In his free time, Dr. Howell enjoys running, golf, hunting, attending sports events, and being on the water. His wife, Marta, is a native Floridian. Together they enjoy traveling, hiking, and anything outdoors.
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Dr. Howell was pleasant to meet he explained my options regarding my left knee osteoarthritis pain as well as providing knowledge towards my choice for a PRP injection!!!
Highly recommend this doctor to anyone. Very courteous, professional, and efficient. Knowledgeable and speaks in terms that I understand. Dr. Howell whole staff was polite and friendly and helpful.
He was very helpful and explained my condition in detail.
So nice to see a dr with a sense of humor!
Very nice, thorough and informative. Thanks
Straightforward nice guy makes you feel very relaxed while working with him. Seems to be very good at his job. I enjoyed my time with him.
Outstanding doctor. Very informative, caring, it was a delight to meet him and to have him diagnose my health problems God bless you Doctor Richard Howell.
Dr. Howell was very professional, listened patiently to my concerns and explained recommended treatment clearly. Very impressed with the service provided.
Very thorough and nolegable
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