Dr. Michael A. Howard, MD | Lake Forest, IL | Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Howard graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine in 1997. He works in Lake Forest, IL and specializes in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Howard is affiliated with Highland Park Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

accepting new patients
3.8

18 Ratings
29 years of experience
speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English
Emory University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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I had implant removal (double mastectomy and reconstruction in 2009) and diep flap with Dr. Howard on Dec. 4th. I could not be any happier with my results and the entire process. From my first meeting with Dr. Howard, I knew I had found the place for me. To find a doctor that has the best skills is hard by itself, but to find one that is the best at what he does and is compassionate, kind, listens to your concerns, takes the time to answer each and every question, and who genuinely cares to give you the best outcome possible is in my opinion, next to impossible, but that is exactly what you get with Dr. Howard. Do not hesitate to schedule your appointment with Dr. Howard.

February 9th, 2020

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Dr Howard performed a bilateral reconstruction after my double mastectomy. I could not be more pleased with the outcome. Not only is he an excellent surgeon but he really understood the stress that a breast cancer diagnosis can cause and is patient, supportive, and caring. I highly recommend Dr Howard.

November 7th, 2018

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Dr Howard is such a wonderful person and an extremely talented surgeon. He performed a unique reconstruction surgery on my leg to remove cancer tissue and construct a new leg for me from my tissue flap. I am very thankful to him for taking care of me and helping me through my procedures. There are no words that I can find to truly express my gratitude and admiration of Dr Howard. He is the best plastic surgeon and most understanding person. Highly recommended.

June 19th, 2018

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Great Surgeon. Very dedicated to his patients.

June 2nd, 2018

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Dr. Howard is a kind, considerate, talented and knowledgeable plastic surgeon. I'm a doctors daughter and understand the rarity of those characteristics in a physician. I had multiple procedures performed by Dr. Howard and couldn't be happier and healthier for all of his work.

July 28th, 2016

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Not offering much help but repeated other doc. said to me already. Gave me the look of "Why are you here if you have heard of it from others already?" Spent 5 min. with me and was ready to walk out the door by saying "Think about it. If you want you may schedule next appointment but it's up to you."

April 28th, 2015

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Surgery

1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045

Tel: (847) 234-5600

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Highland Park Hospital

777 Park Ave WHighland Park, IL 60035

Tel: (847) 432-8000


Dr. Michael Alan Howard, MD	Dr. Joseph Daw, MD, FAAD	Dr. Sam Speron, MD	Dr. Bezaleel Herold Griffith, MD
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (18 Ratings)	3.9 (12 Ratings)	4.9 (623 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Polish, English, Greek
Lake Forest , IL	Joliet , IL	Niles , IL	Evanston , IL
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Plastic Surgery

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Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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What languages does Dr. Michael Howard speak?: Dr. Michael Howard speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

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