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New Port Richey

5243 Hanff Ln
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 848-4249 (office)
(727) 787-5577 (appointments)

Palm Harbor – Tampa Rd

3890 Tampa Rd
Suite 202
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 787-5577 (appointments)

About Dr. Howard

Dr. Howard is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and ligament surgery. He is currently a team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays and Dunedin Blue Jays. He completed his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, medical degree at Wayne State University, and his residency at Western Michigan University. During his sports medicine fellowship at the Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Howard worked cared for the Houston Astros, Texans, Dynamo, Rockets, the Rice University Owls, and the NASA astronaut corps at the Johnson Space Center. 

Dr. Howard treats the full spectrum of disorders affecting joints, cartilage, and ligaments. His special interests include joint preservation surgery, misalignment of the patella, shoulder injuries, shoulder replacement, hip tendon and ligament injuries, fracture care, sports injuries such as ACL tears, and biologic treatments. 

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Dr. Howard is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS). Dr. Howard stays up to date on the newest treatment options so that he can provide the latest treatments to his patients. He is a consultant for ConMed Corporation, helping engineers and designers of medical devices make their products better for patients.  

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 works closely with the physical and occupational therapists that care for his patients.  

In his spare time, Dr. Howard enjoys spending quality time with his wife and caring for his five children. He enjoys fishing, boating, and cooking for his family.  

Credentials

Fellowship: Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship; Houston Methodist Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Undergraduate: Michigan State University

Improving and restoring my patient's quality of life is one of the best parts of being an orthopedic surgeon.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Just for fun

Hometown
Petoskey, MI
Favorite animal
Shrimp
3 words to describe yourself
Hard working, honest and funny
Favorite local restaurant
The Bait Shack in Clearwater Beach
Dr. Peter Howard fishing with daughter clearwater beach