Dr. Don Howard, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 57

Sleep Institute of Spokane
324 S Sherman St Ste 5 Spokane, WA 99202Make an Appointment
(509) 353-3960Dr. Don Howard, MD is a Pulmonologist in Spokane, WA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howard has more experience with Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin medical school in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Holy Family Hospital and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Howard to book an appointment.
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Howard is affiliated with Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital Spokane, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Howard
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Howard treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Howard treats other conditions, please contact the office at (509) 353-3960.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Howard is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Howard is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Check Dr. Howard's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Howard's conditions and procedures:
- Asthma
- Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
- Bronchiolitis
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Problem Sleepiness
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Respiratory Management
- Septic Embolism
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Study
- Sleep Terror Disorder
- Sleep-Talking
- Sleep-Walking
- SomnoDent® (for Sleep Apnea)
- Swine Flu
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
- Viral Infection
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Howard accepts
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Dr. Howard accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- American Republic
- Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- Blue Cross of Idaho PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Choice Health
- First Choice Health PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
- Coop Core
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina
- Providence Health Plans
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Preferred Provider Network PPN
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- United Healthcare
Dr. Howard's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
3.3
Based on 12 ratings
5 Stars | 50% | (6) |
4 Stars | 8.333333333333334% | (1) |
3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
2 Stars | 8.333333333333334% | (1) |
1 Star | 33.333333333333336% | (4) |
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- Explained conditions well (8)
- Office environment (8)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (7)
- Appointment was rushed (5)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (4)
- Didn't explain conditions well (3)
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How was your experience with Dr. Howard?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Howard to family and friends is 3.3333333 out of 5
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Don Howard, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Howard has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Don Howard, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Don Howard, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Howard's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Don Howard, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Don Howard, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Howard frequently treats Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. See all practice areas where Dr. Howard specializes.
Where is Dr. Don Howard, MD's office located?
Dr. Howard's office is located at 324 S Sherman St Ste 5, Spokane, WA 99202. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Don Howard, MD?
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Locations
Sleep Institute of Spokane
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
- Directions
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.69% Patient Experience Rating, Equal to the national average
71% Patient Experience Rating, 2% higher than the national average
10 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
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