Michael S. Howard, M.D.
Michael S. Howard, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery who specializes in orthopedic surgery of the shoulder, elbow and upper extremity.
Education & Background
Michael S. Howard, M.D. joined Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center in January 2017 and is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in surgery of the upper extremity. Dr. Howard specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and elbow, joint replacement of the shoulder, rotator cuff repairs, fractures, as well as conditions affecting the ligaments and tendons of the upper extremity. He also as a clinical interest and background working with sports-related injuries and arthritis of the upper extremity.
Dr. Michael Howard joins Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center from Knoxville, TN where he was a practicing orthopedic physician since 2013. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Dr. Howard then followed residency with a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Howard served in Afghanistan and was the chief upper extremity specialist and director of orthopedic medical education at Travis Air Force Base in California. He has a passion and interest for orthopedic research and has participated in the publication and presentation of multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Howard is happily married with three girls. He enjoys spending time with his family, being active outdoors including snow skiing and watching sports. 
White Papers by Dr. Howard:
Internal Fixation in a Combat Theater Hospital
The Effect of Biceps Reattachment Site
Bacterial Growth on Articulating Spacers: An In Vitro Study
Use of Sterile Pre-Fabricated Antibiotic Beads in the Combat Hospital Setting
Support Team
Certified Physician Assistant: Allie Ryan, PA-C
Medical Assistant: Bryan Freeland
Surgery Coordinator: Edith Granados
Education
University of Kansas
Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, OH
Travis Air Force Base in California
Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA Fellowship
Honors
Associations
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopedic SurgeonsSociety of Military Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
