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Communication was great. Dr. Howell took the time to show me and explain everything.
Aug-2024
The time standing in line for check in is excessive. I stood 20 minutes. Most people were not able-bodied. The rest of the visit was great! It's important to set the tone at the door.
Aug-2024
My husband and I have had both of our feet surgically improved by Dr. Howell. We are enjoying a level of comfort that we had not experienced in years. The results of the surgery are excellent. Kansas Orthopaedic Center provides efficient and attentive service and care for patients. I have recommended the facility and Dr. Howell to many people.
Aug-2024
Super efficient! In and out!
Jul-2024
Dr. Howell is the best!! He is a caring professional which I so appreciate his time to explain the treatment and listen to me. Thank you, Dr. Howell!!
Jul-2024
The Dr and other staff were very nice and things went well
Jul-2024
Dr. Howell explained everything that I should expect and gave me a great idea of timeline of recovery.
Jul-2024
Great doctor and great person. Very satisfied with the quality of care. His staff are all top notch individuals.
Jul-2024
Very efficient!
Jun-2024
Very nice man and explained everything so I could understand.
Jun-2024
Spends time explaining everything to you. Where you can understand him clearly.
Jun-2024
Office staff was friendly and punctual. Dr Howell was very polite and got right to the point
Jun-2024
Very honest and understanding! Really seems to care about helping without causing more pain. Explains without judgement, glad I could meet him
Jun-2024
Exceptional
Jun-2024
I found Dr. Howell to be both professional and personable. He quickly identified the problem that I was facing and determined a plan of action. I am more than happy!
Jun-2024
Dr. Howell has been my doctor since 1991 and has kept me walking when no one else could. He is the best and I hope he will care for me forever.🤗
Jun-2024
Sure helped me!
Jun-2024
Dr. Howell has been MY doctor for more than 20 years. Even when I lived elsewhere, I came back to him for care. He knows his stuff, and is friendly and caring. I’ve referred many people to him over the years.
May-2024
He was very personable and informative!!
May-2024
Dr. Howell is patient, knowledgeable, and detail oriented.
Apr-2024
Dr Howell dine me a fantastic job on both heels. Thank you Dr Howell
Apr-2024
Liked all staff
Apr-2024
Very personable. Detailed and cares about his patients.
Apr-2024
I feel Dr. Howell is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Kansas. I’ve had two surgeries with him. One surgery nobody in Kansas would touch but him 10 years ago. I recommend him often.
Apr-2024
He is easy to talk to and answered my questions satisfactorily.
Mar-2024
Excellent bedside manner. Speaks in a very gentle and caring manner. The kind of person that would make a great neighbor/friend. Glad I was referred to him!
Mar-2024
Great
Mar-2024
I did not see him. Just a PA.
Mar-2024
Dr. Howell is very kind and listens to your concerns!
Mar-2024
He explains everything very well and says these are your options which way do you want to go.
Mar-2024
Dr Howell did a great job on my foot!!! He is also very nice as is the staff at the hospital and his office. Very efficient
Feb-2024
Dr. Howell really seemed to be concerned for my foot and listened to me about the pain it causes me. He explained what the plan was in a way that I could understand and offered alternatives to the plan. Thanks Dr. Howell and see you soon!
Feb-2024
Great doctor
Feb-2024
Great results so far. Best ankle and foot doctor in Wichita with a great staff.
Feb-2024
Great Doctor
Feb-2024
Very nice explanation of procedure was geat staff was good
Dec-2023
He listened to my issues and came up with a plan to correct them
Nov-2023
Had to wait 40 minutes before going back but was quicker once I got called! Dr Howell was nice n helpful!
Nov-2023
When you came in to talk to me, knew exactly what he needed to tell me and show me on videos. Also, when he was done, I had a very, very clear understanding of what needed to be done.
Nov-2023
I appreciate that Doctor Howell explained the nature of my problem in an understandable way.
Oct-2023
Very knowledgeable, explains everything in great detail. Super bedside manner
Oct-2023
I appreciate his honesty and professionalism
Sep-2023
I had another wonderful visit with the doctor and got a great report concerning the recovery of my recent surgery.
Aug-2023
A knowledgeable expert. Has excellent people skills and very aproachable. I wish more Doctors had a positive personality like him.
Aug-2023
Really listens and quick to act!
Jul-2023
Thank you for what you have done feeling much better but still sore from operation
Jul-2023
Great doctor
Jun-2023
Great & AWESOME care!!!
Jun-2023
Very nice! Took the time to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend.
May-2023
Very compassionate man.
Mar-2023
The Dr was very interested in my issue and a good listener. Im very appreciative of the doctor.
Dec-2022
I found Dr. Howell very kind and quite knowledgeable. He was aware of my discomfort and explained my upcoming procedure very throughly.
Dec-2022
Really pays attention to and addresses all of my concerns. Very caring and compassionate.
Oct-2022
Great doctor
Sep-2022
Dr. Howell was prompt, friendly, and listened to my concerns.
Jul-2022
He is matter of fact, doesn't waste time, but allows you to mention aspects of the care you need. A very pleasant physician, and knowledgeable in his field of expertise!
Jul-2022
I gave him a four because I don't really know him I just saw him for probably about 10 minutes but he was very knowledgeable and very nice.
Jun-2022
Very personable & knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. Gave me options.
Jun-2022
Dr. Howell is always so helpful and takes time to explain what he is looking at. He does a great job answering questions, and always instills confidence in his abilities.
Jun-2022
Overall, I was very happy with my experience at Kansas Orthopedic Center and with Dr. Howell. I had gone to another provider in the area that I was not satisfied with their customer service or their treatment plan, or lack of treatment plan. Dr. Howell took time to talk me though my condition and offer several options for relief. I am hopeful for the first time in several years.
Jun-2022
I've been seeing Dr Howell for many years. He has always been kind and attentive. He takes time to listen to your issues, than works with you to come up with a game for treatment.
May-2022
Excellent doctor. Good bunion results!
Apr-2022
Dr. Howell is very knowledgeable and personable. Have recommended him to others who may need surgery.
Mar-2022
Dr. Howell is always kind and caring.
Feb-2022
Easy to work with and visit with
Dec-2021
When I make an appointment with my doctor......that is who I want to see??.
I didn't have trouble till Tory started to take over ..
Aug-2021
Always listens and knows what to do. Cares for you as a person.
Aug-2021
Way behind on schedule and just didn’t seem to be too interested this time
Aug-2021
Dr Howell took time to hear what I was saying and get the full story. Great care.
Aug-2021
I worked with Dr Howell at St. Francis for a number of years. He's a good friend of mine and a great surgeon. He's fixing my foot August 30th.
Jul-2021
Love his bedside manner and the results of my foot surgery!
Jul-2021
Dr. Howell is always patient and thoroughly explains the diagnosis!
Jul-2021
Has too many patients, so you have to wait to long for treatments. But the treatments are 1st class and has a good bed side manner.
Jul-2021
Dr. Howell explained the procedure well and was personable.
Jul-2021
Thorough, kind, and professional. Doesn’t grt much better than that!
Jun-2021
Compassionate and informative care!
Jun-2021
Always listens. Explains details and answers my questions.
May-2021
Everyone in the office are kind and professional. Dr. Howell always takes time to sit down, answer any questions. I always feel like I'm a priority. Tory, his PA, also takes time to explain things and answer all questions. I leave the office feeling I mattered..
May-2021
Dr Steven Howell saw me for a minor issue today. He did previous surgery on my foot in the past about 8 years ago and I’ve had no problems since. Great Staff as well!!
May-2021
Took his time explaining what needed to be done.
May-2021
Dr Howell is top flight.
May-2021
Very competent and professional .
May-2021
Awesome Doctor! Definitely thinks about his clients like they are family!
Apr-2021
The best foot surgeon ever! And I've met a few!
Apr-2021
Dr. Howell is a caring man and takes time to explain things
Apr-2021
Exactly what I was looking for. Knowledgeable and sensitive.
Mar-2021
Dr Howell is very patient and kind. He is an excellent surgeon, too.
Mar-2021
Dr. Howell is very personable and knew exactly what I was experiencing and had a concise plan of treatment.
Mar-2021
I only saw Dr. Howell for maybe 5 minutes for a post surgical visit.
Mar-2021
I got in 10 minutes early but waited 15 minutes for a 5 minute observation.
Dr Howell is very good and I’m glad he has helped my foot but I’m afraid I will still need surgery in the future.
Feb-2021
I have always had such a positive experience and appreciate his knowledge and caring nature.
Feb-2021
Dr Howell is compassionate, kind, patient, and all the good things you look for in a doctor. He is Very Smart and just knows what to do. He also explains procedures or what to expect I love Dr Howell.
Feb-2021
Answers questions.
Jan-2021
Prompt and professional office and support staff. Dr. Howell is outstanding. Pleasant, professional. Superior.
Jan-2021
The Best!
Jan-2021
Dr. Howell took time to educate me on the procedure I had done, showing me results his other patients had seen. This made me feel more relaxed about the procedure. I can't say enough about how fantastic is nursing staff is.
Jan-2021
He was kind, informative, understanding, and knowledgeable.
Dec-2020
i LIKED THE WAY HE SAT AND DIRECTLY LOOKED AT ME AND EXPLAINED WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE BUT i WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT MY SURGERY DIDN'T GO AS WELL AS i WANTED
Dec-2020
Although it's not possible to have surgery at this time. Dr Howell made sure to fix me up with braces, so that I'm very comfortable while I wait for my upcoming surgery
Dec-2020
Very personable and professional.
Explained my condition and told me how it could be fixed.
Nov-2020
He was very kind, very knowledgeable and liked the almost on time appointment.
Nov-2020
Great healthcare provider. Took all the time I needed.
Oct-2020
Best there is. And very personable too.
Sep-2020
He is a excellent doctor, saved my leg from amputation 23 years ago
Sep-2020
This was our first meeting and I was a little anxious. Him and his assistant made me feel very comfortable and did a very good job of explaining what my condition was and how to improve it.
Sep-2020
Dr. Howell is taking good care of my foot ailment. Satisfied so far.
Sep-2020
The consultation was short and brought the good news I was hoping for. I can continue my 3-mile walks.
Dr. Steven Howell is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, in Wichita.
Dr. Howell completed his fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, making him the first physician in the state with this type of training.
In working with patients, Dr. Howell feels that being a Wichita native is a plus. His familiarity with the people and the area helps build trust, which is an important part of his style of practicing medicine. He feels that a patient's confidence in his abilities and judgment promotes open communication essential to successful diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic disorders.
Dr. Howell is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, American Medical Association, Kansas Medical Society and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County. Dr. Howell is also a Clinical Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.
Communication was great. Dr. Howell took the time to show me and explain everything.
The time standing in line for check in is excessive. I stood 20 minutes. Most people were not able-bodied. The rest of the visit was great! It's important to set the tone at the door.
My husband and I have had both of our feet surgically improved by Dr. Howell. We are enjoying a level of comfort that we had not experienced in years. The results of the surgery are excellent. Kansas Orthopaedic Center provides efficient and attentive service and care for patients. I have recommended the facility and Dr. Howell to many people.
Super efficient! In and out!
Dr. Howell is the best!! He is a caring professional which I so appreciate his time to explain the treatment and listen to me. Thank you, Dr. Howell!!
The Dr and other staff were very nice and things went well
Dr. Howell explained everything that I should expect and gave me a great idea of timeline of recovery.
Great doctor and great person. Very satisfied with the quality of care. His staff are all top notch individuals.
Very efficient!
Very nice man and explained everything so I could understand.