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Michael A. Howard, MD

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1238 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Body Contouring
Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Breast Aesthetic/Body
Breast Cancer Reconstruction
Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Emory University School of Medicine - 1997
Residency:: MedStar Health/Georgetown University - 2003
Fellowships:: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - 2004

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1238 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

April 23, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very caring and makes you feel that you are in very good hands, he is very professional and explains everything clearly. I'm very happy with my procedure and progress.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard is a great surgeon and has the ability to explain the procedure without making you feel like you left with more questions. He takes the time to listen and give guidance.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He is a very professional person and all my questions were explained very well.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and amazing skills

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April 15, 2025

5.0

he cares for his patients a lot and explain very good.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Expert in his field and very caring!

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard is an example of what makes a great doctor. He treats you with respect and listens to you. You never feel rushed during your appointment. He answers all your questions.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Personable, professional

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April 08, 2025

5.0

I plan on shouting it out to the world. I'm working on posting my journey and Northwestern saves my life whether I'm in or outside of the building every day Dr. Howard made things possible for me that I never thought were he is one of a kind.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Honest, helpful and friendly.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Always willing to listen and provides compassionate when presenting the facts.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

He always takes the time to listen and carefully plans

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Brilliant doctor.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Great with his patients! Calm, answer all questions!

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March 27, 2025

5.0

I am just beginning this journey breast cancer is going to take me on and my interactions with Dr. Howard and his team have been informative, caring and supportive.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient, amazing work

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I have to say it again. Dr Howard and his team have been very thoughtful and professional. Also, caring, good listener, supportive and the list is to longer to write.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He makes you feel so comfortable and he makes you feel like you are his only patient.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Listens well and gives hands on demonstrations of what to expect from surgery. He's realistic about what cannot change, too, which is reassuring.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard had a wonderful bedside manner, was honest, showed compassion and gave me a lot to think about.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

This was just a consult for a surgery. I like the doctor; he was informative and answered all my questions and is consulting with another doctor. He has great bedside manner.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

great listening skills and thoughtful He had just done surgery all day and still made me feel like my problems/ankle issue was significant and came up with a plan of care that was helpful

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February 08, 2025

5.0

He did a great job

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard has been very professional and outstanding during my breast reconstruction process. He is precise, mindful and overall just a positive surgeon. Really grateful to have him in my reconstruction process

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January 29, 2025

5.0

He makes you feel comfortable and helps you understand what he's going to do and what to expect.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard was thorough, kind, and curious. I cannot say enough about his bedside manner and clear expertise.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

He is well trained listens to my concerns and is a skilled microsurgurgeon

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard is excellent! The best bedside manner, extremely knowledgeable and so kind.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Howard and his staff are amazing! They are extremely educated, well mannered, and are kind humans. I would recommend no others when someone is in need of surgery and care from cancer.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Strives for perfection and listens to my concerns.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Encouraging and calming rapport.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard spends a lot of time listening to his patients and providing options. He is very talented and is a great surgeon who gets great results! He makes you feel special and not just like another patient. I would highly recommend him and his staff.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

friendly service and well-informed consultation

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Professional

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard is kind, easy to talk to, and answers questions.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable, good bedside manner and overall easy going doctor

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Brilliant, talented doctor.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard Is a skilled and caring surgeon who took his time explaining my procedure and had wonderful follow up care. Dr. Howard is one of the best surgeons I have met.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

He gave me options, he listened to my concerns and was very collaborative with my care. He was personable and I felt very comfortable with him in charge of my care

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November 22, 2024

5.0

He is very easy to talk to. Told me about all my options and to take my time deciding what I want to do.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard is efficient but doesn't rush. He seems to offer his honest opinions as a medical expert.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

He was so silly to my 2 year old as he's sewing up her head! Such a kind person.so nice to know his team are there for us next time!

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Very personable & informative.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

excellent very thorough

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Very personable

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Excellent staff and think very highly of Dr. Howard.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

It is clear that he knows what he is doing and has a bedside manner that rivals the best.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Howard was very welcoming, informative and put me at ease. He took time to talk to me, yet was efficient with his time. Very easy follow-up care for my procedure.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

I've been so impressed with the level of service I received at Dr. Howard's office. Dr. Howard and team are always punctual and efficient, making me feel like my concerns are truly valued. I am blessed to have him as my doctor and have great confidence in his abilities. I can't thank

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, attentiveness, ease in getting appointment, personable.

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Personable and talented

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October 05, 2024

5.0

Listens to your concerns, compassionate and caring. Gifted surgeon.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Very nice and professional, he went out of his way to attend to my medical problems.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Howard is very professional, smart and kind

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September 16, 2024

5.0

He was highly recommended and have a good bedside manners.

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September 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard provides excellent care for me.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Howard has been incredibly patient, caring, personable, understanding through my cancer and reconstruction journey. I am confident I am in the right hands.

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard is always kind and gets straight to the point

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Dr.Howard listens to patient's concerns, comes up with a solid plan and makes you feel comfortable as you are going through the whole process of having surgery. He's very kind and delivers results one is looking for. Overall, very positive experience with the team.

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September 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside , explains details and provides time for questions.

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September 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent and kind demeanor/bedside manner. Spent a lot of time with me and was very thoughtful and knowledgable

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Very personable and great plastic surgeon

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Howard's charming, professional bedside manner made me feel assumed and comfortable.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

EO2 Concepts
Mesh Suture Company
SkinIO, LLC

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