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Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD

Accepting New Patients

(228 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: breast surgery, robotic surgery

1401 Centerville Road Azalea Building, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 877-5183

Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD is a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL specializing in general surgery. Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE INC.

Office Locations

1401 Centerville Road Azalea Building, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32308

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Some issues Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Brett Howard, a surgeon at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care, said all the surgeries took place without incident.”—"Shooting at FSU campus", Daily Mail Online, April 2025

“Dr. Brett Howard, a surgeon at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, told CNN 's Kate Bolduan Thursday night the surgeries he performed on victims of the FSU shooting were "all very successful."”—"Deadly Florida State University Shooting: What We Know", Newsweek, April 2025

“Dr. Brett Howard, a surgeon at Tallahassee Memorial Health, where the suspect and victims were rushed after the attack, said "all six of them today are in stable condition."”—"All wounded FSU shooting victims, alleged gunman Phoenix Ikner expected to make full recovery: hospital", New York Post, April 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	20
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	17
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	27
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	89
excision	11
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tallahassee, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	85
excision	11
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	28
Dementia	14

Education & Training

He completed residency at Medical Center of Central Georgia. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Residency: Medical Center of Central Georgia (2017)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 228 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tallahassee, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett Michael Howard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,759 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,759
Ethicon Inc.	$852 LINX Reflux Management System $852
Halyard Health, Inc.	$325 SURGICAL PAIN INCISIONAL PRODUCTS $276	SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $49
Cook Incorporated	$205 CC - Centesis & Drainage $104	PI - Self-Expanding Stent $51	PI - Accessories $50
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$190 SYNECOR Biomaterial $151	GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $40
Other	$2,129 TEFLARO $194	Magtrace $160	Rib Fix Blu $141	Exparel $136	STRATTICE $116	Other $1,383

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,779
Travel and Lodging	$1,274
Gift	$246
Education	$162

Biography

Dr. Brett Howard's specialty is general surgery. His areas of expertise consist of breast surgery and robotic surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Howard's medical residency was performed at Medical Center of Central Georgia. He is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Tallahassee, FL.