Donald S. Howard, MD

I am happy he gave me new things to work on.

Dr. Howard was great! He gave me valuable information that I have not received elsewhere. I appreciated his encouragement to do a follow-up visit with a DNP. I had to wait months to get in to see Dr. Howard, and that was somewhat frustrating, but he was extremely helpful when I did see him.

Dr Howard does a good job of explaining things.

Doctor Howard did a great job. Thanks

Great care

Dr. Howard did excellect job...

My appointments with Dr. Howard are always a pleasant experience.

Dr..Howard was very nice and very knowledgeable. He was very helpful.

I've known this provider for years working with him at SHMC. He is thorough and honest. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I have always appreciated consulting him for pulmonary issues. Now as a patient, he treated me very well. It was a loss to the inpatient service when he left. Luckily he is now still in practice in the community in a more limited role.

Dr Howard is knowledgeable and respectful. He does a through assessment at each visit. The staff are all professional.

It takes forever to get in for an appointment, other than that everyone is great. Dr. Howard is great at asking the right questions to get an accurate understanding of what was going on with me and I finally felt heard after decades of having providers be so dismissive. He explains things very well and takes the time to ensure that all of my questions were answered. I can't tell you how nice it is to finally have answers and a treatment plan that will help me to get my life back.

Everything was good

Dr Howard is friendly and very knowledgeable. I am confident that he is an outstanding physician. He really cares and goes the extra mile to help. I wasn't able to get in to see him as soon as I wanted. I was having a medical problem but there was no provision for patients who have problems to get in quickly . I had to wait a month and a half to be seenand I am currently under his care for CPAP use.

Care excellent, very professional.

Dr Howard listened carefully and answered my questions very well. He was sympathetic with my concerns. He showed great knowledge in his field of expertise.

Dr Howard has outstanding bedside manner and explains everything in detail. He is a wonderful provider

Dr. Howard was prepared with the documentation from my CPAP and gave me a thorough review.

Very knowledgeable

I've had all good experiences with Dr. Howard; he listens to me and answers my questions clearly.

Very knowledgeable and helpful in continuing my care

I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Howard. He is very personable and interested in my situation. I live in the Spokane valley and have been seeing Dr. Howard for many years at his most recent 4 locations. Even though it's a long drive to see him. It's worth it to me. I know you also have a sleep study office in your valley building.

All my experiences here have been great.

I've been a patient of Dr Howard's for years. I always feel respected and heard at my appointments.

Dr. Howard is Way over the Top the Best in his Field! I Can't find enough good words.

Great doc spartan office

Very satisfied with information provided me, looking forward to working with Doctor in the future

Kind and knowledgeable physician who takes time to listen to my concerns

Dr. Howard is an excellent sleep medicine provider who immediately verifies a condition of concern and addresses it quickly and thoroughly.

Always treated with respect and a friendly interest in me as a whole person.

Dr Howard was great at assisting me with my CPap care. He was thorough and veey kind. I felt he listened to my concerns! L

My experience with Dr Howard and staff has been excellent in every way.

I have been a rehab therapist for 46 years.This position epitomizes the interaction between Dr. And patient.He is very professional, Knowledgeable and friendly.

All good, all clear

Dr was attentive and very informative. He responded well to my questions and was able to answer them all. Felt emotionally and mentally improved upon leaving the appointment.

Dr. Howard was excellent in answering questions I had about breathing problems that complicated the use of my CPAP machine. He explained why I should not use some OTC nasal sprays and which ones would be most effective for me long term. He also explained the differences between the two types of breathing cessation events I experience and the expected levels that are acceptable. He took the time to make sure I was understanding what I needed to know.

Dr Howard is an excellent doctor - his expertise and care are greatly appreciated

It was good and appreciated

Everything went well and we covered all the things we discussed about my sleep therapy .

Very caring professional

He listened to what I had to say

Dr Howard and staff are always caring and very empathetic and knowledgeable

Excellent

I have been fortunate to have Dr. Howard for a very long time. He has worked with me on my situation and has really helped me in my everyday situations.

Everyone was very friendly.

The doctor had exceptional bedside manner. He was pleasant and provided information and instructions in an easy to understand way.

My cardiologist referred me to Dr. Howard in order to determine if I should do an at home sleep study. This was my first meeting with Dr. Howard. Dr. Howard explained sleep apnea and its relationship to cardiac problems. I was extremely pleased with my appointment with Dr. Howard.

Dr Howard is one of my few doctors who is respectful, cares and really listens. I appreciate him and everyone in his office!

Caregivers are always nice and helpful answering questions.

I was so impressed with the professionalism and care I received from Dr. Howard. He is an excellent physician.

I consider this a positive appointment.

Really appreciate the explanation that Dr. Howard has given about my condition and current cpap numbers.

Haven't been that long with this provider, but am happy with my choice. Would recommend this provider to anyone.

My appointment was great, the only bad part was the wait for the appointment, 6 months

From beginning to finish, my visit was very positive! I had all of my concerns addressed!

Dr. Howard is very courteous, kind, knowledgeable and professional.

The provider was very friendly and spoke so anyone could understand. The receptionist was super busy and didn't really have time to talk. Just handed a clipboard and said to fill it out and give it to the nurse.

I had a very good experience

Dr. Howard was very friendly and trustworthy. He explained my clinical options in an unbiased and understandable manner.

Excellent provider

It was quick. Everyone was nice

Dr Howard has been my provider for Narcolepsy for many years and he is always patient with me and attentive to any problems or questions I may have. Thus, I have every respect for Dr Howard also. He is the BEST!

Dr Howard is great.

My care was excellent!

Knowlegable and efficient

Provider spent more time with me than I expected. He listened to my concerns and provided valuable insight, care, treatment, and follow up recommendations at this appointment.

Awesome physician and human being

Dr Howard listens, follows up with questions related to topics discussed at prior appts, and makes sure all questions are answered during the appt.

Provider is excellent but to way to long to get in to see him

I like all of them..

Everyone has been professional and positive to work with.

The best personality and bed side manner I have ever had.

Dr Howard improved my sleep quality on day one after visiting him.

Everything good!!!

Very good medical professional !

Dr. Howard is wonderful! He is kind, patient, knowledgeable, professional and caring!!

Very informative and thorough.

Excellent visit. Knowledge, excellent explanation of my condition, personable and just friendly!!

He listens, he cares and he has a sense of humor!

I had to wait many, many months for this sleep study consultation and I am now waiting on a call to schedule the actual sleep study in a lab. That is my only complaint and I totally understand it is because of a lack of providers and sleep study beds in our community. Dr. Howard was amazing. He listened and validated my concerns as has given me much hope that he will be able to provide appropriate treatment once I am able to complete the sleep study and he can provide an accurate diagnosis.

They listen to me eye to eye

Dr Howard was very thorough. Gave explanations in detail. Would recommend him to people.

Dr. Howard was very thorough in his explanation.

I was pleased with Dr. Howards grasp of the topica and his familiarity with my history,skill in evaluating my needs

It was a friendly, courteous, thorough visit. Impressed with the doctor's feedback.

No complaints everything was fine.

Good.

Dr Howard was very kind, knowledgeable and courteous.

These generic survey asks irrelevant questions for a new consult. Dr. Howard listened, did a hands on exam and his nose wasn't buried in the computer. He provided excellent patient care.

I appreciate any offer or recognition of, humor and the lightness of life, even when serious matters of health and wellness are discussed.

This provider explained my condition better than any other had explained about this particular condition

Everything went well from start to finishYearly exam for CPAP Dr Howard was very god at what he does as well as being very informative

I feel like Dr. Howard really listened to me and asked the right questions to get a good understanding of what I'm going through. I've spent 20 years struggling to stay awake during the day and all of the providers that I have seen check my labs and since they are normal I am blown off and told that it is "just stress" and I am offered nothing to help or to probe further. Dr. Howard actually listened, asked questions, and offered me hope for the first time in over 25 years. It was so refreshing and I appreciate it so much.

I really like how the Doctor went over my CPAP records.

Dr Howard, his staff and his reception team are outstanding! They are all courteous, caring professionals.

Love the care I received from Dr Howard and his staff. Very pleased

With all my questions I received a good response and it was helpful

Dr. Howard is the best. Knowledgeable, punctual, kind, and helpful. He listens to my concerns and offers extremely helpful advice. He allows choice in the medications I am on, and is never pushy about me trying something new. As someone who struggles with anxiety surrounding taking medication,, I appreciate how attentive he is to my needs and how patient he is with my concerns.

I have been his patient since 2003If I did not have extreme confidence in his ability to treat my condition,i would have stopped seeing him long ago.

All good and clean.

Dr Howard and team are very great team

Dr. Howard is great! He is very personable and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. I have a lot of confidence in him.

Nothing bad at all

Dr Howard is great. He really listens and is excellent at diagnosing what my sleep problem is. Could not say enough good things about him.

Dr. Howard listens, explains and is very knowledgable in his field. I feel I am doing well under his care.

Very pleased with the new provider and his MA.

Dr. Howard explained our path moving forward in regard to testing for a sleep disorder in a very clear manner. I left feeling as though I had finally been heard and confident that Dr. Howard will get to the bottom of what ails me.

Dr. Howard was very understanding about my health problems. He took care to ask questions. My husband was with me and answered if I couldn't remember. I had an excellent experience. I'm very excited about Dr. Howard's plan for helping me. I have been sick for over 3 years with breast cancer treatment. I am so relieved to find someone who understands my situation. It's been a very difficult situation.

We discussed my sleep apnea history and current situation in detail. He asked questions about all my sleep and personal habits to verify my overall health and well-being. We examined the overnight sleep record provided by my CPAP machine and what each important term and measurement meant to my health. He is easy to understand and very thorough. He makes me feel very comfortable with my apnea health. His nurse was thorough and careful when checking my vitals and medicines. The receptionists were fun and helpful at check-in.

Best Doctor available

Dr. Howard was very good about explaining all my concerns.

Dr. Howard listens carefully and asks the right questions to better understand. I feel he genuinely cares about my quality life and challenges. He comes up with a plan to address the issues and schedules timely follow up appointments. Dr. Howard's experience, empathy and intelligence are second to none.

I found Dr. Howard very informative and willing to discuss the aspect of my care he covers. We actually had a lively discussion on related topics that were interesting.

Very pleased with this health care.

Don Howard is a very good clinician. I trust his judgment emphatically

Experience was excellent

Dr. Howard is thorough and explains everything. He is so appreciated. My only concern was the fact that you cannot schedule a visit within a month.

Good

Dr Hammerstrom recently became my doctor. I have been very impressed with him and his medical staff with the service they have provided. He listens and his staff listen to any health concerns I may have.

Very thorough visit - not rushed at all. Obtained a lot of information about my sleep issues.

Always an informative and delightful experience.

Dr. Howard is great! His patient care and attention to detail should be a model for other physicians to follow.

In more than ten years, Dr Howard and his team have provided excellent care for my sleep-disturbing sleep apnea after being fired by another sleep specialist because of a poor CPAP service by a home health care respiratory therapist. Dr, Donald Howard demands excellence from himself and his team. I'm thankful for his care.

Dr. Howard took extra time going over my presenting problem, plus how it effects my other medical conditions.

Dr Donald Howard seems to have my best health outcome in mind and explains issues in an interesting and thorough way, based on his extensive background. He is personable and caring. Highly recommend.

It has all been very good. Everyone is very respectful and knowledgable.

Dr. Howard was very personal and talked directly to the subject. I was very impressed with his way of communicating to his patient.

Dr. Howard is great, he always explains things and listens with respect.

Dr. Howard is doing very good. I like the way he talked to me during our visit, he explained things to me in a way that I could understand. Thank you.

Dr. Howard was thorough and empathetic

They listen & explain things in layman terms. They are clear & precise. Timely at appointments & take the time needed to address my needs. They are respectful.

Dr. Howard was great..scheduled at home sleep study test..

I have seen Dr Howard for Respritory and sleep apea for more than 10 years & have always felt comfortable and very helpful to my problems. I appreciate his office staff as well as the treatment I received from Dr Howard.

Dr, Howard was very informative and approachable with my concerns. He is very relatable and caring. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.

Felt very confident that Dr. Howard understood my health problems and explained the best testing procedure for me.

Dr. Howard is an absolute pro!

I like Dr. Howard

Dr. Howard listened well and he seemed to take his time and didn't rush out.

Very good

Great care!! Thank you:)