Dr. Richard J. Howard, MD | Sioux Falls, SD | Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Howard graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1982. He works in Sioux Falls, SD and 2 other locations and specializes in Plastic Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Howard is affiliated with Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital.

accepting new patients
4

21 Ratings
44 years of experience
9 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
St Josephs Hospital
6 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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I knew Dr. Howard was an excellent surgeon from my years working on a surgical floor. He did my "mommy makeover" tummy tuck with breast lift/augmentation. I couldn't be happier with the result! He was attentive and professional from the get go. His nurse Betty was also very competent and kind. The fees were fair without the nickel and dime coding that goes on in the big health systems. I would recommend Dr. Howard as a trustworthy and skilled surgeon with an excellent bedside manner.

May 27th, 2021

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An excellent doctor! I had breast cancer with double mastectomy and reconstruction and had NO complications! I believe part of it is because of Dr Howard. He’s a Godly man and he is skilled efficient and an excellent doctor!!! I highly recommend him. His staff was great too! Very nice nurses, front desk staff and his Nurse Practioner or PA was amazing!!!!

November 26th, 2019

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Dr. Howard is caring and attentive. He is kind and humble. He is also professional at the same time.

January 13th, 2017

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I had breast augmentation that turned out botched. One breast fell back into my underarm and the other dropped within a month. Had to have revision surgery at additional cost of $2500. So paid $7500 for botched boobs and have nerve damage as well. Do your research before you decided this guy!! Staff very rude and do not return phone calls. Guess they don't give a s%$t about their patients. NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!!

November 13th, 2015

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I was booked for a consultation with Dr. Howard.. Waited an hour and almost left...but told several times..."He will be right with you".. Finally saw him about TT revision...it was over in 15 minutes... He didn't really give me any kind encouragement as to what to do...said it looked OK to him although all you have to do is look at before/after pictures to see that I look much worse now.. He got up to go.....DAHHHHH...I just paid $100 for his time and expect to at least get my $ worth.....so I started asking him about other things that I had questions about.. I didn't feel that I actually accomplished anything by seeing him....by waste my time and $100... I now have to too for another P.S....and try again...

April 14th, 2015

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I trusted Dr. Howard to reconstruct my breasts after breast cancer. He gave the impression of being a caring and compassionate doctor, but he discussed using one product and chose to use something totally different, and neglected to disclose this information to me. He completely discounted how important it was to me to have a say in my reconstruction process. I cannot recommend him.

October 25th, 2012

The Body Garage

6301 S Minnesota Ave Ste 300Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Tel: (605) 334-1930

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Sanford Usd Medical Center

1305 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105

Tel: (605) 333-1000

Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital

910 E 20th StSioux Falls, SD 57105

Tel: (605) 334-6730

Avera Mckennan Hospital And University Health Center

1325 S Cliff AveSioux Falls, SD 57105

Tel: (605) 322-8000

Avera Specialty Hospital

6100 S Louise AveSioux Falls, SD 57108

Tel: (605) 504-1000


Dr. Richard James Howard, MD	Dr. Bethany Susan Helvig, MD	Dr. Dennis Glatt, MD	Dr. David John Schmeling, MD
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Bariatric Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (21 Ratings)	2 (3 Ratings)	4.5 (23 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Sioux Falls , SD	Sioux Falls , SD	Sioux Falls , SD	Sioux Falls , SD
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota	Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
Avera Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Medicare
Medicare - Medicare
Sanford Health Plan
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Cosmetic Surgery
Dermabrasion
Hair Restoration
Laser Resurfacing
Reconstructive Surgery
Skin Cancer
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Dakota, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Josephs Hospital

Medical School

Medical College Of WisconsinGraduated in 1982

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What languages does Dr. Richard Howard speak?: Dr. Richard Howard speaks Spanish and Chinese.
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