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Dr. Matthew Howard III, MD

Dr. Matthew Howard III, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Howard III, MD is a neurosurgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1985. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(319) 356-8468

Dr. Howard III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Howard III specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Howard III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard III

3.5
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
26%
26%

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LIAR
This neurosurgeon lied to protect Dr. Patrick William Hitchon - the surgeon who paralyzed me. This caused a 14-year delay in my 2nd spinal surgery. Because of his lies, I am now paralyzed for life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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TODD ALLEN OETKEN – May 04, 2024
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Had xrays done a month ago old Howard hasn’t had time to even look at them what a joke
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Cory Feltner – Dec 12, 2019
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Dr. Howard and his clinic staff were incredible! We brought my brother down from western Iowa, and he could not walk due to hydrocephalus. Dr. Howard was so kind, showed us the CT scan reports side-by-side, and said that surgery must be done. He explained the VP shunt placement and answered all of our questions. The clinic staff were all wonderful to us. They put my brother at ease, and made us feel so confident that the surgery would help him. A huge thankyou to all of them!
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
Helpful
Jo Marie Elkema in Marion, Iowa – Jul 25, 2017
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I had a meningioma about the size of a chicken egg and now 95% of it is gone thanks to Doctor Howard and his team. I'm very grateful for the dedication and knowledge of his team for helping me through this.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bob Palmer in Nevada, Iowa – Dec 23, 2016
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I had a cervical spinal laminectomy w/ fusion at levels C5-6 and C6-7 2 wks. ago. Surgery went very well. I woke up with three fingers I could not feel, but it was explained to me sometimes the swelling from surgery can cause some numbness. By the time I discharged they were back to normal. Dr. Howard and his staff were very informative and let me know all the details of the procedure as well as what to expect. I felt that he was very trustworthy, and would recommend him for spinal surgery
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Melisa in Davenport, IA – Nov 27, 2016
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Doctor was very nice once you finally get to meet with him. seemed to always be in a rush with somewhere else to be
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Coach J in Des Moines, IA – Jul 05, 2016
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Dr. Matthew Howard III, MD is a neurosurgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1985. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Howard III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Iowa Health Care

      200 Hawkins Dr
      Iowa City, IA 52242
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality