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Dr. Mark Howard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Mark Howard, MD
4.6 (34 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Howard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Monterey, CA.
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Dr. Mark Howard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Monterey, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Mark Howard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Monterey, CA.

About

Dr. Howard graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1985 and completed a residency at Harbor UCLA Medical School. Dr. Mark Howard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Monterey, CA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Howard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Knee Tendinitis and Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Howard accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Tendinitis
Back Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Tendinitis
Back Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Tendinitis
Back Pain
Joint Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Spondylolisthesis
Ankle Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Disc Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscectomy
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Vertebroplasty
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytrens Contracture Foot Division
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Christopher M Meckel MD PC
    12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 648-7200
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    21 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
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Based on 34 Reviews
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Dec 21, 2023
Arrived early and was checked in instantly. I was seen a short time later. No excessive wait times and very professional.
— Dec 21, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1985
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Harbor-Ucla Medical School
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harbor UCLA Medical School
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Knee Tendinitis and Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Howard, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA

  • Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

    911 Sunset Dr, Hollister, CA