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Dr. Drew Howard, MD

Dr. Drew Howard, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Drew Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

9200 Pinecroft Dr Ste 250 Shenandoah, TX 77380
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Dr. Howard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard

4.5
31 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Great choice for your success
Dr Howard is a caring and trustworthy surgeon. His professionalism and that of his support staff is unparalleled. I had a great experience and would 100% do it again and recommend him to all.
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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Dec 11, 2024
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Partner for success
I cautiously approached my decision for a gastric sleeve procedure in 2019. It’s a serious decision. Dr. Howard guided me through every dimension of the procedure - Preparation, details about the procedure, recovery guidance, and expected lifestyle changes. He gave me personal education and a partnership on how the gastric procedure can be a success. I was 334lbs. I lost half my weight and now very steady at 170lbs. My weight came off quickly (12mo), but the caring advise on lifestyle changes helped me to maintain my desired weight. I have partnered with my doctor during my journey. Feeling excellent and full of energy. The advice and guidance has been excellent. Very direct, caring, and understandable.Many do the procedure, but don’t take the time to understand it and more importantly follow the advice of the doctors.
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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Chris – Sep 21, 2024
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Excellent!!!
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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Dec 16, 2023
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Amazing results!
Dr. Howard and his team have been great throughout my weight loss journey. I’ve lost 150 pounds in the last year! Follow the plan and trust the process!
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 02, 2023
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Highest Recommendation!
I am so please with Dr Howard, from initial consultation to post surgery recovery. Dr Howard has done my umbilical and hiatal hernial surgeries, as well as bariatric sleeve. Very minimal post op pain and quick recovery. You would do well to select him as your surgeon!!
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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Rick Gilger – Feb 08, 2023
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Excellent
Excellent surgeon!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Feb 02, 2023
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Heart Broken
Dr. Howard told his assistant not to tell me he was sorry I fell. Assistant kept saying sorry you fell. I was crying in pain whole left side of my body. Went down on left knee and rolled and I was out cold in test room. One minute test after surgery. Next woke in hallway. Dr. Howard, assistant, anesthesiologists, was standing around me on roller bed. Only assistant and tech were. After I fell Dr. Howard asked assistant why you saying this to her? Assistant said she is a nice lady. I did not have time to fully wake from medication given to me during surgery. I reported and reported to Methodist at The Woodlands. Memorial Hermann the Woodand's I was in ER shortly after surgery. I think may a week later I was at Memorial Hermann. Dr. Howard did not want to go to the Methodist at the Woodlands. Test results I had bleed at top of stomach where I had sleeve surgery. Report says full of black blood. Dr. Howard meets me in hallway and said do you not realize you are not my only patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2022
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I had an umbilical hernia repair with Dr. Howard. He was very friendly and approachable. I felt very comfortable while under his care and trusted his ability and knowledge. Plus his team and staff was very nice and helped answer questions and ease my worries and concerns. I felt very taken care of and felt like they took care of me like family.
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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Jun 03, 2021
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I highly recommend Dr. Drew Howard for several reasons. He is kind, compassionate, and understanding, but most importantly he is extremely knowledgeable.
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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Cathy W – Mar 26, 2021
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Dr. Drew Howard changed my life, my very first visit was the beginning of a new life, Dr Howard is honest and loyal, Dr. Howard made me feel as if I was family I trust him and when he said my health problem would be solved I will slowly come of medications it happened I went from 250 lbs to 122.5 lbs I feel good. Dr. Howard helped me to build my self esteem up that I lost now thanks to Dr. Drew Howard I’m flawless now yes I love my Dr Howard
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Latonya Murphy – Oct 28, 2020
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My sleeve surgery was May12, 2020. Everything went well. My visits before surgery was smooth and went well. I was in pain when Dr. Howard visited me on the day after surgery and wanted to stay an extra day in the hospital which was no problem for him. My 2 week visit I was right on schedule. He prayed with me before surgery and he preformed 2 procures that day. He removed my hernia and did my sleeve. My experience has been wonderful. I trust Dr. Howard to do what he says.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Taifiah Ford – Jul 25, 2020
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Dr. Howard is an excellent surgeon-he is knowledgeable and professional in addition to being kind and caring. He took the time to explain the procedure and answer all of our questions. I appreciate his down-to-earth demeanor, which makes him very easy to talk to. I highly recommend Dr. Howard.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Amanda G. – Jan 09, 2020
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Dr. Howard is a caring, committed physician whose main concern is the wellbeing of his patients. I found him to be quite personable and professional. I would recommend him to any of my family or friends.
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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Lila M Cude in Spring , TX – Jan 21, 2019
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Dr. Howard is the best! My weight loss surgery was wonderful and he did a great job!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 08, 2018
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I had my surgery November 2017 ! Dr Howard saved my life I love him and do not have the words to explain how he is God sent !
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
4 others found this helpful
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Lucy Cooper in Forney, TX – Dec 17, 2017
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Dr. Howard is an excellent surgeon. I encountered him after admittance through Memorial Hermann's ER. His knowledge and surgical expertise saved my life. He performed 2 surgeries, with excellent results. He is a patient and kind surgeon who answered all my questions and kept me abreast of of my medical situation. I also respect his Christian values and appreciate his praying with me before my final surgery- this was on my request. I would highly recommend Dr. Howard.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Kelly D. in Conroe, TX – Jan 09, 2017
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I met with Dr. Drew Howard 1 time so far and I found the experience very positive. He is going to try to help me with a revision for a failed RNY surgery done 14 years ago. He was very knowledgeable and very professional and made no promises. He has sent me to do some testing and he will perform an EDG. He gave me a little hope.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Rebecca in Conroe, TX – Aug 03, 2016
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Wonderful Doctor.
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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Jerty Cheatham in spring, Texas – Jun 29, 2016
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Dr Howard was very understanding about my concerns and my overall health. We had a long talk and after that I was better to receive the Gastric Sleeve. I am now headed for my 1 year check up hoping I am on track to my goal weight.
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
11 others found this helpful
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John in Conroe, TX – Apr 11, 2016
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A native Texan, Dr. Howard grew up in Klein, Texas, graduating from Klein High School. He completed his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, a Master of Arts in Religion at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and earned his medical degree...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Practice

Jason Balette MD PA9200 Pinecroft Dr Ste 250 Shenandoah, TX 77380
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Practice

Memorial Hermann the Woodlands Hospital9250 Pinecroft Dr Shenandoah, TX 77380
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Practice

Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital17201 Interstate 45 S The Woodlands, TX 77385
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