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Dr. David Howe, MD

Dr. David Howe, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Howe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Winston Salem, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1998. He is affiliated with Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 206 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (206 reviews)

Locations

OrthoCarolina - Winston-Salem

OrthoCarolina - Winston-Salem170 Kimel Park Dr Winston Salem, NC 27103
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Howe specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Howe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howe

4.9
206 ratings, 150 with a written review
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Excelente profesional
Very knowledgeable doctor. I Had a very successful surgery and outcome. Doctor Howe answered all my questions and concerns and never hurried me during our interactions
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 24, 2025
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Hip Consultation
I was seen by Dr. Howe recently for hip pain and decreased mobility. By the time for my appointment that day, I had already had X-rays done there by his staff. Dr. Howe was as kind and professional as you would ever find. He explained my problem thoroughly with the X-rays and his examination. I will follow his recommendation for surgery, since he has explained the procedure and the positive mobility results from having the surgery. Doctors like Dr. David Howe are hard to find!
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 from Virginia – Mar 29, 2025
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Absolute Confidence in Dr. Howe
Dr. Howe has very successfully replaced both of my husband’s knees and more recently, my hip. We both greatly respect him. He is very thorough, professional, and knowledgeable as evidenced, in part, by his educating other medical personnel on robotic assisted surgery. Strongly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pam and Don Brown – Mar 20, 2025
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Trust
Dr. Howe is an excellent doctor. I have several friends who have had him fix their knees. I am confident that he will fix me up too.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2025
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Amazing Experience
Dr. Howe performed a Bi-lateral knee replacement on me and I couldn't be happier with the results. I am finally pain free and able to do things I haven't done in years. Dr. Howe is knowledgeable and extremely proficient.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Barry T – Jan 30, 2025
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Total Knee Replacement
Dr. Howe was highly recommended through many friends. I could not have made a better decision to have had him as my surgeon. We've all heard the horror stories about total Knee replacement and I was terrified. Thanks to Dr. Howe and his awesome team I had no pain ,I was driving in 3 weeks and I'm on my way to enjoying my life again. Sooo much improvement in 4 weeks from where I started from right after surgery. Still have a ways to go but thanks to Dr.Howe my surgery experience was nothing like I had worried about for so long. He is the go to for your surgery. I cannot thank him enough. He was also very humble and straight to the point.I thank you again Dr. Howe!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jacqueline Burrell – May 05, 2024
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Better Quality of life
Dr Howe reviewed X-rays and MRI and my past knee medical history he suggested a complete knee replacement we agreed, I'm 14 days out post-op and have a 105% range of motion, pain has been controlled mostly by OTC pain meds, thank you my quality of life is so much better
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
4 others found this helpful
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NC Blessed – Oct 26, 2023
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Minor surgery VS Huge one
Dr. Howe basically told me on the first appointment that I only needed partial knee replacement and not full as I was told before! I am very excited about my minor surgery VS a huge one. Thank you Dr.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Ingrid Aroche – Oct 07, 2023
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Dr. Howe is the best.
We scheduled an online appointment and it was so easy. Dr. Howe is an excellent doctor. Great bedside manner and very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mariam B – Aug 15, 2023
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Best surgeon and team!
I had total hip replacement (anterior approach), 1/4/23, and Dr. Howe and team were awesome! I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Cindy C. – Mar 19, 2023
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Best choice!
After researching locations and physicians, Dr. Howe was always at the top, and with good reason. Couldn’t be more pleased with choosing Dr. Howe and Orthocarolina!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Sam – Mar 05, 2023
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Fantastic Doctor
Knowledgeable, caring, there are no words to describe this man bottom line.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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carl wilkins – Nov 19, 2022
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Excellent surgeon
Awesome surgeon, I went in with a very painful hip and after surgery I'm 4 weeks out and walking with a cane. No pain now!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lisa Walls – Oct 30, 2022
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One of the best Hip surgeons
I would recommend Dr. Howe to anyone needing hip replacement surgery. It was one of the best surgical experiences that I have had.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2022
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Awesome
Knowledgeable, skilled, paitent, a real surgeon in the real sense of the words
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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carl wilkins – Jun 28, 2022
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Dr Howe
Dr Howe is an excellent surgeon. He explains procedures and f/u care. I trust Dr Howe
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Cathie Tew – Jun 01, 2022
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Very professional and great explanation of issues. His name is on top of the Dr.s on staff for a good treason and the list is not alphabetical
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tom Costner – Apr 22, 2022
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I had a consult with Dr. Howe and was very pleased with his professionalism, and willingness to address my problem.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rick – Apr 09, 2022
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My knee replacement
I am six weeks post operative with a total knee replacement. The surgery went well and I was able to go home the same day. Dr. Howe and his staff are the best. The daily text messages were timely, informative and encouraging. Thanks for everything.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Terry West – Mar 16, 2022
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I had been getting hip injections every three months for two years when I decided to have my right hip replaced. I was cancelled on the day of my surgery at another practice because of anesthesia problems due to my ankylosing spondilitis . I contacted OrthoCarolina and set up an appointment with Dr Howe. He was very to the point and confident in replacing my bad hip. He performed the procedure with a robot and after a couple of weeks of surgical site soreness , my hip is pain free. Dr Howe is a genuine person and an outstanding surgeon. If I have any other orthopedic needs , he will surely be the Dr I will see. I can’t thank him enough for giving me a better quality of life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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James B – Dec 17, 2021
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Dr. David Howe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Winston Salem, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1998. He is affiliated with Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center

    6915 Village Medical Cir
    Clemmons, NC 27012
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