Mark C. Howard, MD | Monterey, CA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Mark Howard treats arthralgia, knee pain, and osteoarthritis, and performs bursa injections and arthrocentesis in his orthopedic surgery practice. He sees patients in Monterey, California, and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Howard earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Los Angeles County Medical Center. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Howard 5 out of 5.

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83 Ratings
10 years of experience
43 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Los Angeles County Medical Center
83 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Mark Christopher Howard's Ratings and Reviews

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83 Ratings with 83 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Patients have praised Dr. Mark Christopher Howard for his professionalism, effective communication, and surgical skills. They often highlight his kindness, attentiveness, and thorough explanations of medical conditions and procedures, resulting in a high level of trust and satisfaction. Negative reviews were not identified in the provided dataset, suggesting overall positive patient experiences. Common themes include minimal wait times and a supportive staff, further enhancing patient satisfaction.

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Good doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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October 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Hi doctor Howard is Great. Got me in for Surgery, new exactly what to get done pain went away just. A few weeks of heleing , then back to fishing for the season.

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May 22nd, 2026

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He did rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders. Excellent work and almost zero scarring. Professional and concise.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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May 15th, 2026

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Dr. Howard is a top notch doctor/surgeon. I find that his disposition is kind and he’s easy to talk with and relate to. He’s efficient yet thorough. A refreshing balance in his industry. I’m incredibly grateful to be one of his lucky patients.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
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March 13th, 2026

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I felt that Dr. Howard was fully attentive to my case, to any of my concerns, and was excellent at exposing the process. I was really happy to have had him as my surgeon.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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January 22nd, 2026

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Dr Howard is very professional and has helped me with my knee pain and with very good recommendations.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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November 4th, 2025

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Dr Howard was excellent. Informative, thorough, and knowledgeable.I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing help.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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September 4th, 2025

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Very quick diagnosis, surgery and follow up. An excellent orthopedic surgeon with an ease of and complete way of communicating.

June 18th, 2025

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I would agree with others' assessment of Dr. Howard's professionalism, kindness, and excellent communication skills, and his adept ability to explain medical issues clearly and provide thorough care. I didn't feel rushed this time and he took the time to go through my MRI results thoroughly and explaining everything found on it. Even taking the time to show me the normal aspects compared to abnormal. I really appreciate him thoroughly explaining the prognosis after surgery and the realistic expectations for what is possible after surgery. I definitely feel more at ease and able to make a more informed decision for my next step.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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April 17th, 2025

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Dr. Howard listens well and has a very nice manner. He was very reassuring, and I could tell he was very good at his job by the exam he performed. My images hadn’t arrived on time, and he made a point of telling his team to schedule me for a phone consult as soon as he had had a chance to review them. Very kind person.

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Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 30th, 2025

Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

12 Upper Ragsdale Dr # BMonterey, CA 93940

Tel: (831) 648-7200


Mark Christopher Howard, MD	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD	Dr. Alexis Irvin	Dr. Christian S Heywood, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
5 (83 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (51 Ratings)
10 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience		23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
Monterey , CA	Monterey , CA	Salinas , CA	Capitola , CA
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA		Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine (orthopedic Surgery)

Mark Christopher Howard holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Los Angeles County Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 2016.

NPI Number

Mark Christopher Howard's NPI number is 1255794731.

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Is Mark Howard accepting new patients?: Mark Howard has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Mark Howard accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Mark Howard accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Mark Howard speak?: Mark Howard speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Mark Howard's office located?: Mark Howard's office is located at 12 Upper Ragsdale Dr # B, Monterey, CA, 93940.
Does Mark Howard accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Mark Howard has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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