Samuel Howard, D.O.
Board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Orthopedic sports medicine at Macomb Orthopedics in Clinton Township, Michigan.
Fellowship-trained sports medicine surgery.
Dr. Samuel Howard is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, as well as total and reverse shoulder replacements. He performs a wide range of advanced procedures, including rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability surgery, SLAP and labral repairs, biceps tenodesis, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair or meniscectomy, MPFL reconstruction, and cartilage restoration procedures. Dr. Howard also offers expert non-surgical care for common conditions such as patellar tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis, frozen shoulder, trochanteric bursitis, joint sprains, and fractures.
From Oxford to Metro Detroit.
Dr. Howard was born and raised in Oxford, MI. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University and then went on to earn his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He successfully completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at McLaren Oakland Hospital before completing a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Cincinnati.
During his fellowship, Dr. Howard provided care for all levels of athletes. He served as an associate team physician for the Cincinnati Reds, Miami (OH) University Redhawks, Archbishop Moeller High School Crusaders, and Madeira High School Mustangs. After completing his fellowship, he decided to return home to Michigan with his wife and 3 children to serve the community he grew up in.
Whether in clinic or at home, Dr. Howard applies the same energy, commitment, and focus to his patients as he does to his family and life.
Undergrad
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Med School
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
McLaren Oakland Hospital
Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
The people you'll actually talk to.
Priya Ramaswami, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Twelve years in orthopedic surgery. Sees patients for follow-ups, runs the post-op protocol clinic, and manages cast and brace fittings.
Daniel Okafor, RN
Surgical Nurse
Operating-room lead. Coordinates surgical scheduling, pre-op clearance, and same-day-of-surgery communication with families.
Megan Hartley
Office Manager
Front-desk lead and the person who actually answers the phone. Handles insurance verification, scheduling, and the occasional crisis.
Board-eligible. Fellowship-trained.
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
The right plan starts with a conversation.
Call the Macomb Orthopedics office in Clinton Township to schedule a consultation. Most new patients are seen within the week.