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Dr. John Howlett, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.7 (34)
Map Pin Small Renton, WA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Howlett, MD

Dr. John Howlett, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Renton, WA. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Ca and is affiliated with Valley Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Howlett an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Howlett works at Practice in Renton, WA with other offices in Tukwila, WA, Auburn, WA and Maple Valley, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Howlett's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Proliance Orthopedic Associates
    4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 300, Renton, WA 98055 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (425) 656-5060
  2. 2
    Proliance Bone and Joint Urgent Care
    150 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (425) 565-6506
  3. 3
    Proliance Orthopedic Associates
    1620 Lake Tapps Pkwy SE Ste 115, Auburn, WA 98092 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 246-2860
  4. 4
    Pinnacle Physical Therapy
    24060 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Maple Valley, WA 98038 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (425) 358-7708

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Valley Medical Center

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Cervical Radiculopathy
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Infective Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Fluid Test
Knee Dislocation Treatment
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962512947
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Washington
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of Washington
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Ca
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Howlett has seen patients for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Howlett on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Howlett. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Howlett.

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