Peter Howard, M.D.Fellowship Trained Shoulder Surgeon and Sports Medicine Expert
Originally from Petoskey, Michigan, Dr. Howard has undergone extensive training in sports medicine, arthroscopy, robotic assisted joint replacement, and orthopedics at several universities and medical centers. After graduating from medical school in 2008, he pursued orthopedic training at the Homer Stryker School of Medicine in order to get his patients back to their lives as quickly as possible. Upon completing fellowship, Dr. Howard completed a comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the Methodist Hospital in Houston Texas. There Dr. Howard was able to train with the Houston Astros, Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, Rice University, and elite high school football programs.
Dr. Howard specializes in rotator cuff repairs, cartilage surgery, meniscus injuries, ACL injuries, shoulder dislocations, hip impingement, fractures, joint replacement, and arthritis care.
Dr. Peter Howard is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Howard obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. After his undergraduate education, Dr. Howard completed his medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then trained in orthopedics at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine. During his final year, he served as chief resident at Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center. Seeking additional sub-specialization; he trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Houston Methodist Hospital. During his time there he worked with and cared for the Houston Astros, Texans, Dynamo, Rockets, the Rice University Owls, and many high school teams.
Dr. Howard’s areas of interest include the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and biologic therapies. Dr. Howard focuses on helping athletes and weekend warriors get back to full activity.
Shoulder problems: Rotator cuff repair, revision rotator cuff repair, PRP ( platelet rich plasma ) injections, shoulder dislocations, labral tears, Latarjet surgery, throwing injuries, baseball injuries, tennis injuries, bicep pain, golf injuries, pitcher’s shoulder, clavicle fracture, collarbone fracture, shoulder separation, shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement.
Elbow problems: Tommy John surgery ( ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction ), elbow arthroscopy, radial head replacement, fractures of the elbow, osteochondritis dissecans, distal bicep repair, tricep repair, and many more procedures.
Hip Problems: Femoroacetabular impingement, hip arthroscopy, torn labrum, labrum tear, cam lesion, pincer lesion, cam and pincer lesion, hip muscle tear, abductor tear, hamstring tear, hamstring pain, hip ligament damage, hip labral reconstruction, groin impingement.
Knee problems: Anterior cruciate ligament tears ( ACL ), medial collateral ligament tears ( MCL ), posterior cruciate ligament tears ( PCL ), lateral collateral ligament tears ( LCL ), meniscus surgery, meniscus tears, football knee injuries, soccer knee injuries, volleyball knee injuries, revision ACL surgery, ACL reconstruction, ACL replacement, cartilage transplants, meniscus transplant, and many more procedures.
Joint Replacement: Dr. Howard specializes in Shoulder, Knee, and Hip replacements.
Biologic Treatments: Dr. Howard also received advanced training in Platelet Rich Plasma treatments, Bone Marrow Concentrate Aspirate Injections, and Stem Cell Injections. Dr. Howard is also FDA certified for MACI cartilage transplants.
Dr. Howard’s treatment philosophy is to try to exhaust all non-surgical options before considering surgery. He works with his patients to educate and explain their condition so that they can fully understand their treatment options. If surgery is a choice made by the patient, he believes in being with the patient through their full course of surgery and recovery. He also believes working closely with the physical and occupational therapists that care for his patients. Dr. Howard stays up to date on the newest treatment options so that he can provide the latest treatments to his patients.
Dr. Howard is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
In his time off Dr. Howard enjoys fishing, boating, going to the beach, biking, and spending time with his wife and daughters.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Howard please contact the office today at for the Palm Harbor office or for the New Port Richey office.
Current Position
- 2018
Florida Sports, Orthopedics, and Spine Medicine
3890 Tampa Road, Suite 202
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Orthopedic Surgeon
Education
- 2017-2018
Houston Methodist Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical College
Houston, Texas
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Class of 2018
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification - 2012-2017
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Orthopedic Surgery Residency - 2008-2012
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan
MD - Doctor of Medicine - 2004-2008
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
BS - Human Biology - Lyman Briggs School
Honors
Residency:
- 2016-2017
Chief Orthopedic Resident, Borgess Health and Bronson Methodist Hospital
Medical School:
- 2011-2012
Ambulatory Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology - 2010-2011
Obstetrics/Gynecology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine
Undergraduate:
- 2008
Graduation with Honors
Professional Memberships
- 2017-2018
Mid-America Orthopedic Association – Candidate Member - 2012-2018
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons – Candidate Member - 2015-2018
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine – Member - 2015-2018
Arthroscopy Association of North America – Resident Member
Awards
- 2017
Mid America Orthopedic Association, Educational Grant - 2005
James Pingree Nelson Scholarship - 2004
James Pingree Nelson Scholarship
Academic Volunteering
- 2018
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Manuscript Reviewer
Academic Teaching Experience
- 2014-2017
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Volunteer Clinical Faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery - 2012-2013
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
East Lansing, Michigan
Volunteer Clinical Faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery - 2012-2013
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
East Lansing, Michigan
Volunteer Clinical Faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Invited Academic Lectures
- 2017
Meniscal Root Tears and Repairs
Presented to the Sports Medicine division of Orthopedics, Houston Methodist Hospital - 2016
A Review of Scoliosis
Presented to the medical students of Western Michigan University - 2015
A Review of Scoliosis
Presented to the medical students of Western Michigan University - 2015
Introduction to Orthopedics
Presented to the medical student orthopedic interest group at Western Michigan University
Podium presentations
- 2017
Femoroacetabular Impingement: An Introduction and Overview
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine Grand Rounds - 2015
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine 33rd Annual Research Day
The Influence of Screw Placement and Number in Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis
Jastifer, J, Alrafeek, S, Howard, P, Gustafson, P.
Poster presentations
- 2016
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine 34rd Annual Research Day
Failure of a Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
Howard, P, Roehr, B, Christ, D - 2015
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine 33rd Annual Research Day
Distal Radius Fracture in an Obstetric Surgeon
Gallagher, E, Howard, P, Walton, L, Ruiter, T.
Publications
- 2016
Eric Gallagher, Peter Howard, and Todd Ruiter. Distal Radius Fracture in a Surgeon’s Dominant Wrist. Eplasty. 2016;16:ic35. - 2016
James R. Jastifer, Saif Alrafeek, Peter Howard, Peter A. Gustafson, and Michael J. Coughlin Biomechanical Evaluation of Strength and Stiffness of Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis Screw Constructs, Foot Ankle Int 1071100715619680, 12/2/2015 doi:10.1177/1071100715619680
Professional Experience
Former Associate Team Physician
- MLB 2017 World Series Champions Houston Astros
- NFL Houston Texans
- MLS Houston Dynamo
- NBA Houston Rockets
- NCAA Rice University Athletics
- NASA Astronaut Corps
Team Affiliations
- 2019
Toronto Blue Jays and the Dunedin Blue Jays - 2019
River Ridge High School - 2018
Fivay High School
Volunteer Physician Sideline Coverage - 2018
Hudson High School
Volunteer Physician Sideline Coverage - 2017-2018
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Assistant Physician for the Astronaut Corps - 2017-2018
Houston Astros MLB Team
Assistant Team Physician - 2017-2018
Houston Texans NFL Team
Assistant Team Physician - 2017-2018
Houston Rockets NBA Team
Assistant Team Physician - 2017-2018
Houston Dynamo MLS Team
Assistant Team Physician - 2017-2018
Rice University
Assistant Team Physician for all sports - 2017-2018
Manvel High School, Manvel, Texas
Assistant Team Physician for all sports
Volunteer experience
- 2017
Borgess Health Learning and Education Committee
Resident Member - 2016
Volunteer physician, United States Tennis Association Boys’ 18 & 16 National Tournament - 2016-2017
Western Michigan University School of Medicine Chief Resident Committee - 2015-2017
Borgess Health Quality and Safety Improvement Committee
Resident Member - 2015-2016
Bronson Methodist Hospital Quality and Safety Improvement Committee
Resident Member - 2016
Borgess Health Value Based Purchasing and Bundled Payment Committee
Resident Member
3890 Tampa Road
Suite 202
(BayCare Medical Arts Building)
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
- (727) 781-7757
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5243 Hanff Lane
New Port Richey, FL 34652
- (727) 841-8934
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