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Dr. Paul Howard, MD

Dr. Paul Howard, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Paul Howard, MD is a rheumatologist in Scottsdale, AZ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mayo Clinic Hospital and Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 3 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

9097 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Telehealth available
(480) 609-4200

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Howard specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Howard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard

3.0

55 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
45%
45%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
45%
45%

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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Thelma Heimer – Nov 29, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Sharon – Jan 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jean Broderick – Oct 02, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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VM – May 21, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Mercie Loftus – Apr 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Reita Hutson – Mar 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 29, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth J. Stapleton Ogden – Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Patients Beware! – Jul 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Catherine Budenbender – Dec 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Josie in Phx, AZ – Aug 02, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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SS in Prescott – May 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Tempe az – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Linda Hirshman in AZ – Jan 14, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Snowflake, AZ – Nov 06, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Phoenix – Oct 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Surprise, AZ – Jul 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Scottsdale, AZ – Jul 13, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – May 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Joanne chaffeur in Prescott Valley, AZ – Feb 14, 2017
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

A Unique Approach to Arthritis Care and Osteoporosis

I believe that medicines alone are not the only answer.  Maximizing  health involves correct diagnoses, the judicious use of medications together with nutrition, exercise, mind, body care  and the combination of optimism and diligence. 

biography

Dr. Paul Howard

Paul Howard MD has provided comprehensive traditional and alternative approaches of rheumatologic care to adults  with arthritis, immune disorders and osteoporosis  for over 35 years here in the Valley of...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • University Ariz Health Scis Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Arthritis Health LTD.9097 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Infuseable Healthcare LLC8763 E Bell Rd Ste 102 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital

    5777 E Mayo Blvd
    Phoenix, AZ 85054
    Recipient of 51
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    26% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

    7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
    Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Rio Grande Hospital

    310 County Road 14
    Del Norte, CO 81132

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

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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