Mr. John Leroy Howard M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
1127 Wilshire Blvd Suite 408 Los Angeles CA, 90017About
Dr. John Howard is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Howard specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Howard tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1951
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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