Dr. Richard Howard, DO
Dr. Richard Howard, DO is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 200 Saint Louis, MO 63122Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Howard is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital Chesterfield, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Howard specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
| 5 star | 80% | 80% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 20% | 20% |
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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How was your experience with Dr. Howard?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Howard to family and friends is 4.2 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Richard Howard, DO is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with...read moreOrthopedic Hand Surgery
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A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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