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Dr. Daniel Howard, MD

Dr. Daniel Howard, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Paducah, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1983. He is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery

1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 235 Paducah, KY 42003

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(270) 442-9463

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Howard is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Howard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard

4.5
36 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 star
83%
83%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
11%
11%

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I love Dr Howard he is always happy and makes you feel great he explains things and takes time for you I am very very upset he left
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gail kearns – Apr 16, 2025
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I love Dr Howard I feel like I'm in good hands with him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 31, 2024
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Dr Howard was kind respectful helpful and knowledgeable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2024
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Good experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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Dr. Howard is an excellent, caring doctor that I've recommended over and over to friends! Now many of these friends are also patients of his and agree with me on how excellent he is!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 07, 2024
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I tell everyone how great Dr Howard and the staff is !!
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2024
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Doctor Howard is the best!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 01, 2024
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A very positive experience I look forward to my appointments with doctor Howard
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 12, 2024
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I definitely recommend DrHoward to women needing this type of care.. Cancer or any breast problems.. He is knowledgeable , kind, and listens to your problems and does wonderful trying his best with any surgery.. Or Procedure ..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 27, 2024
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Good doctor good staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marty hill – Aug 09, 2024
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Pain and Lies
Prior consultation does not match actual procedure painful mistakes during surgery failed to provide local analgesic (numbing agent) extreme pain for months. Lied about device implanted during lumpectomy. Wait times 3-4 hours past scheduled appointment time. OR is like a cattle vaccination so many patients to get in and out quickly was sent home in extreme pain bp 189 over 102 begging for pain meds.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2024
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A wonderful experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 01, 2024
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Dr Howard is awesome in his field. His personality is great, he puts you at ease. I know I can trust him in what he says and knows. I was blessed to have him and I tell everybody I know if they get breast cancer, He is the one to go to.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 18, 2024
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Excellent
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No results
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No results
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Jun 13, 2024
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Very informative. He answered all my questions. I would recommend him to anyone that needed surgery or care.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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I have already recommended him.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2024
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I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the care I have received. Every medical professional with whom I came in contact was exceptional with the care, attention, thoroughness, and concern for my wellbeing provided me. Thank you.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2024
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Everyone listened to my comments about things instead of looking at their computer to input stuff.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2024
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I put my health and well-being in Dr Howards hands with ever confidence
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2024
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No complains
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2024
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biography

Dr. Daniel Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Paducah, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1983. He is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1983
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Locations

Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery

Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 235 Paducah, KY 42003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

    1530 Lone Oak Rd
    Paducah, KY 42003
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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