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Desztini Howard

Desztini Howard, MD

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
Affiliations
  • Saint Luke's East Hospital
Need help scheduling? Call 816-347-4600

Ages Seen

  • Child
  • Teen
  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

103 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Desztini Howard

Desztini Howard, MD, is a board-eligible primary care physician with Saint Luke’s Primary Care. Dr. Howard has clinical interests in women’s health, pediatric care, and preventive care. She enjoys building lasting relationships and is committed to offering a compassionate atmosphere for her patients. Dr. Howard was born and raised in Kansas City and is passionate about serving her community.
When Dr. Howard is not treating patients, she enjoys photography, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.

Locations

    • 600 Northeast Adams Dairy Parkway, Suite 200, Blue Springs, MO 64014
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    • phone: 816-347-4600
    • fax: 816-347-4695

    Expertise

    Education

    Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

    Medical School

    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

    Residency

    Insurance

    Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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    • Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
    • Aetna Elect Choice
    • Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
    • Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna HMO Local
    • Aetna Managed Choice
    • Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
    • Aetna Missouri Preferred
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna Select
    • Aetna Select Local
    • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    • Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
    • Aetna Workers Comp
    • American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
    • BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
    • BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
    • BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
    • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
    • BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
    • BCBS of Kansas Federal
    • BCBS of Kansas Traditional
    • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Century Health Solutions (PPO)
    • Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna OAP
    • Cigna PPO
    • CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
    • Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
    • HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
    • Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
    • Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
    • Humana
    • Humana Choice PPO
    • Humana ChoiceCare PPO
    • Humana Community HMO
    • Humana Gold Choice PFFS
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
    • Humana Honor PPO
    • Humana Kansas City PPOx
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
    • Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
    • Humana Preferred PPO
    • Humana SmartExpress PPO
    • Humana SmartNet PPO
    • Humana SmartSuite PPO
    • HumanaOne PPO
    • Integrated Health Plan PPO
    • Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
    • Medica Connect
    • Medica Select
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
    • Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
    • OHA Networks (WC)
    • OHARA Managed Care (WC)
    • Private Healthcare Systems PPO
    • Provider Partners Health Plan
    • ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
    • Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
    • TRICARE WEST
    • Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
    • UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
    • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
    • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
    • United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
    • United Healthcare - Choice
    • United Healthcare - Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
    • United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
    • United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
    • United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
    • United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
    • United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
    • United Healthcare - Indemnity
    • United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
    • United Healthcare - Navigate
    • United Healthcare - Options PPO
    • United Healthcare - Select
    • United Healthcare - Select Plus
    • United Healthcare - United Health One
    • United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
    • UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5

    229 ratings, 35 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      We discuss equally how to treat the various problems developing and her advice has been solid. She refers me successfully. I am trusted that I want what's best for myself, too.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/11/2024

      Dr Howard is my new Primary doctor, and Dr Howard is very energetic and she goes over every detail of my health issues very thoroughly!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2024

      Dr. Howard is very personable, informative and offered options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2024

      Dr. Howard was extremely knowledgeable and kind! She listened to all my concerns and addressed every one of them. I'm truly impressed with her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/26/2024

      Left my appointment and referred Dr. Howard to 5 of my friends and family

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/26/2024

      Dr. Howard and her staff are always punctual, friendly and extremely competent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      Dr. Howard was excellent. I appreciated her insight into health as it relates to diet and exercise.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      Desztini Howard is amazing!! I love her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/7/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2024

      Dr.Howard was amazing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2024

      Dr Howard was great. She listened to all of my concerns. She explained everything to me thoroughly. She asked my opinion on my treatment, didn't try to shove treatments down my throat. She even added some blood tests after my visit when I contacted her via the portal.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/25/2024

      Dr Howard is cery compassionate and very profesiional to her patient.We need more of her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/24/2024

      I had a very good first visit. I'm happy I got Dr. Howard as my doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      Of all my years, I can honestly say that Dr. Howard is one of the best providers I have ever had the pleasure to be seen by.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      Dr. Howard is great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2024

      This was my first time meeting Dr. Howard and I can honestly say that it was a pleasant experience.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/8/2024

      I was impressed my first visit and continue to be as she listens to my concerns. Most of all, I appreciate her being emphatic and concerned about my overall wellbeing.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      They were very professional and listened to health issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/21/2024

      Dr. Howard is an amazing physician and I am grateful for the level of care and respect I am provided by her!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      I really like Dr Howard

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/2/2024

      I already have recommended Dr. Howard.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/23/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/4/2024

      Dr Howard took the time to talk through everything with me and didn't rush through the appointment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/1/2024

      I felt like Dr. Howard listened to my input regarding my own health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/25/2024

      Dr. Howard gave me a great first impression. I felt she genuinely cared and brought great knowledge.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/19/2024

      Dr. Howard was very attentive and willing to work with me regarding getting off unnecessary medications. She was very friendly and respectful to my concerns as well as my daughter's, who is my caregiver.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Loved Dr. Howard!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/1/2024

      Dr Howard is awesome. She is thorough and caring I believe that I lucked out with her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/30/2024

      Wonderful doctor concerned with my welfare

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2024

      Dr Howard took such good care of me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/26/2024

      Dr. Howard is extremely attentive. I am very grateful for her patience, bedside manner, and thoughtfulness in conversation. I feel much less worried about being treated like a number on a page or fifteen minute window to get through.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/20/2024

      Very happy with my care and with Dr. Howard. She listened and addressed all my needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/2/2024

      Very patient, understanding, and helpful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/15/2024

      Doctor Howard was a wonderful physician to talk to, she's an excellent doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/14/2024

      Very good experience!