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Dr. Steven Howell, MD

Dr. Steven Howell, MD

Podiatric Surgery*

Dr. Steven Howell, MD is a podiatric surgery specialist in Wichita, KS. She is affiliated with medical facilities Wesley Medical Center and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 82 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (82 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

7:30 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

7:30 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

7:30 am
to
5 pm

Friday

7:30 am
to
5 pm
7550 W Village Cir Ste 1
Wichita, KS 67205

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Dr. Howell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howell

4.8
82 ratings, 51 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Heal Spur removal & achilles lengthening
Dr, Howell & his assistant was fantastic they make a dynamite team. Recommend them both. Full recovery my second foot took a bout 6mths. 2wks in a splint cast, then 5wks in cast, lastly 5wks in walking boot. Dr. & staff was great to work with any and all issues. Ask for Dr. Howell team. You feel better soon!
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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Feb 13, 2025
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Excellant
Dr Howell is very thorough & reviews your medical history before deciding how he can help you. He does what he thinks will be the best for his patient. I am very happy with his decisions & treatments.
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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Linda – Jan 23, 2025
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This has been a long process and I have struggled but the care, compassion, the encouraging words, let alone the supreme knowledge that Dr.Howell has been such a blessing. I have completed confidence in my medical team.
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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Diane Frimmel – Dec 22, 2024
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Fantastic!
Very pleased with preop details & explanations. Surgery went well. I'm 6 weeks post op & hoping to get my cast off in 10 days.
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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Dec 20, 2024
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Excellent and informative
Telehealth
All of you are very busy as I could tell and I was very impressed as each individual did their work in a very organized fashion !!
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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Bill Schneider – Dec 20, 2024
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Best Foot & Ankle Specialist in the country.
A very kind, sympathetic, knowledgeable, competent, MD that I would recommend to anyone with a foot or ankle problem.
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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Nov 20, 2024
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Telehealth
He explained what was wrong with my foot, also plans to be corrected by the surgery. He was a very pleasant Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle Pfautz – Oct 20, 2024
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Dr. Howell always takes time with me. I've never have had a bad experiences
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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Oct 18, 2024
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I would recommend him for sure.
I just had my second follow up appointment, after my foot surgery in July. Both follow up appointments I specifically asked for and scheduled when Dr. Howell would be able to see me, according to his scheduler. Both appointments I did not see him, I saw his PA. His PA is wonderful and very knowledgeable, and I have no problem with him conducting my follow ups, but I specifically scheduled my appointments on a day and time Dr. Howell would be in office to see me. I wanted him to see me for my follow ups as he was the one who did my surgery and that would have made me feel a bit more comfortable. Everyone at the office is amazing and have been nothing but the best to work with, from Dr. Howell, to the schedulers, to nurse’s, everyone! I would highly recommend if you need any of the services they provide, this is the place to be!
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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Sep 20, 2024
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I have recommended Dr. Howell to many.
Pleasant attitudes from check in to exam room staff and the doctor.
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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Audrey Roberts – Aug 08, 2024
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Friendly, understandable and gave me my options
Friendly staff, timely with no unexpected waiting.
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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Bunions after surgery worse now I have hammer toes
My bunions are worse now I have hammer to and the inflammation in my joints are so painful. I need a steroid shot.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 27, 2024
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Dr. Howell is a reassuring presence.
There's always a lot of waiting at appointments which can cause nervousness, but Dr. Howell was nothing but friendly, easy-going and clear in his diagnosis. Would recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 26, 2024
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Thoughtful kind and understanding.
Dr Howell gives you choices to decide what is best for you.
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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Cindy Dobbins – Jun 19, 2024
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That’s how it should be done!
Saw Dr. Howell for the first time and it was a very good visit. From the front desk staff, to the X-ray tech, PA, orthotic specialist, to the doc…. All super professional while having great “bedside manners”. Dr. Howell was very descriptive and informative about my current status and provided a couple treatment options. And, they (as an entire team) kept very close to my appointment time and was very prompt overall!!
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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Kurt Wiedenkeller – Jun 18, 2024
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Very thorough & kind.
Dr. Howell took his time & gave me his opinion on a couple of issues including my ankle, the main concern.
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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Dana – Jun 12, 2024
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Very thorough explanation of the medical issue. Nice people.
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
No results
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May 17, 2024
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Didn’t wait long, friendly and knowledgeable staff!
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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May 01, 2024
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Hammer Toe Surgery
I'm 72 years old and had surgery in October 2023. Today was my last follow up appointment. I have had lifelong history of hammer toes and previous surgeries so my feet are a bit of a challenge to work on. I do have a vast improvement in my foot now, and also balance. The surgical team was amazing and all staff have been good. He is very pleasant and good to answer questions and address concerns. Very comfortable to visit with about concerns. I will not hesitate to contact him if I need further work completed and would recommend his services to anyone with foot problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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pmp – Apr 03, 2024
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Excellent surgeon
His office is very well run and seems to operate efficiently.
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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Apr 03, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Howell feels that being a Wichita native is a plus. His familiarity with the people and the area helps build the trust which is an important part of his style of practicing medicine. He feels that a patient's confidence in his abilites and...read more

biography

Dr. 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,...read more
  • Podiatric Surgery

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  • University Of Rochester Program

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Rochester Program

    Internship Hospital
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER

    2610 N Woodlawn Blvd
    Wichita, KS 67220
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    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, 2023)

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

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  • Wesley Medical Center

    550 N Hillside St
    Wichita, KS 67214
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

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

    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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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