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Dr. John Howlett, MD

Dr. John Howlett, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Howlett, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Renton, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howlett has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Ca in 2003. He is affiliated with Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 56 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (56 reviews)

Practice

4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 300 Renton, WA 98055

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Dr. Howlett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howlett

4.8
56 ratings, 41 with a written review
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Highly recommend.
Professional, thorough, straightforward.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2024
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Was a pleasant experience
He came in was very attentive to my condition and was able to put me at ease about the recovery process with my wrist
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Medrano – Sep 24, 2024
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Very
Took time to explain everything to expect if surgery was my choice of options
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Fred Baxter – Sep 17, 2024
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Very Professional & kind. Was very good at explain
Telehealth
Was very good at explaining all my options
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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John – Sep 05, 2024
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Such a relief!
Absolutely grateful Dr. Howlett squeezed us in. My mother in law was wearing a temporary splint from the ER and needed a specialist to help her be more comfortable and actually start healing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 14, 2024
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Perfect
Great service in and out
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jeff Pittman – Aug 07, 2024
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Dr. Howlett listens to everything you are describing, ask questions and cares about helping you as a patient. He did surgery on my elbow with 100% success to get me back playing tennis.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 07, 2024
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Quickness
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 01, 2024
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Great Bedside Manner - In Office and Surgery
Top drawer approachable, told me what I could and maybe couldn’t expect going forward after 7-week hand surgery (Dupuytren’s contracture). Pleased with results. Penmanship back to normal. Yeah!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 30, 2024
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Had appointment today Dr Howlett was great!
Dr. Howlett explained why I have a pain in my elbow. He gave me some options to fix the problem.We discussed and arrived at a soulution.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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G James Yuasa – Jul 11, 2024
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Dr. Howlett
My visits are always great. No laptop staring with Dr. Howlett. I love that. He’s listening and it’s refreshing
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Love Dr. Howlett – Jun 21, 2024
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Great Dr
Reviewed X-rays, made recommendations, gave a print out of visit and done. Love quick and efficient!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 20, 2024
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Informative and a great listener.
Dr. Howlett gave me a lot of information about the hands, allowing me to make informative decisions about my hand and finger health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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KLW – Jun 08, 2024
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Great appointment
Dr Howlett was very thorough, thoughtful, and caring.We arrived at a treatment plan together and I am very pleased
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Kim Unti – Jun 06, 2024
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Very professional and thorough plus friendly.
Dr. Howlett takes the time to explain what is going on and listen to my concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 02, 2024
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Dr. Howlett is an exceptional, well spoken, informative, and trustworthy physician.I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 24, 2024
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Dr Howlett
He was very knowledgeable, professional and listened to me,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jill Wright – May 24, 2024
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Howlett does it all
A skilled surgeon that also knows & cares about recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2024
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Definitely
I liked the diagrams of the up coming surgeries and good open discussion.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 28, 2024
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His compassion and great way explaining n a way that makes perfect sense. Greatly at explaining the pro and cons of potential outcomes.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jerry Kutzke – Mar 27, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howlett is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Proliance Orthopedic Associates. He specializes in the treatment of hand, wrist and elbow conditions.

Dr. Howlett graduated...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Washington

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Ca

    Medical School, 2003

  • M.a. Durham University (england)

    1997

  • M.a. Stanford University

    1992

  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Proliance Orthopedic Associates4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 300 Renton, WA 98055
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Practice

Proliance Surgery Center at Valley4009 Talbot Rd S Ste 200 Renton, WA 98055
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Proliance Surgeons Inc. P.S.1620 Lake Tapps Pkwy SE Ste 115 Auburn, WA 98092
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Unavail24060 SE Kent Kangley Rd Maple Valley, WA 98038
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