About the practice

Samuel Howard, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Orthopedic sports medicine at Macomb Orthopedics in Clinton Township, Michigan.

01Practice focus

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.

Dr. Samuel Howard, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Macomb Orthopedics
02Background

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.

Education

  • 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

03Community Care

Keeping you in the game.

Dr. Howard with a Michigan Senior Olympics athlete in clinic
Michigan Senior Olympics pickleball medalists
Dr. Howard at Michigan Stadium for an Anchor Bay High School game
Dr. Howard on the field at Michigan Stadium
Little Caesars hockey players at the bench
Little Caesars hockey players on the ice
Dr. Howard with Cincinnati Reds medical staff on Opening Day
Dr. Howard at Cincinnati Reds Opening Day
Dr. Howard with family at a baseball game
Dr. Howard with colleagues at a night football game
Dr. Howard with the Beacon sports medicine team
Dr. Howard with colleagues at Ford Field
Dr. Howard with the sideline medical team
04Credentials & memberships

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 next step

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.

Call the office

(586) 469-8300
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