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Douglas J. Howland

Douglas J. Howland, DO

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
4.8 of 5 stars222 ratings, 30 reviews
Affiliations
  • Wright Memorial Hospital
  • Hedrick Medical Center
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Need help scheduling? Call 816-880-2675

Ages Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Teen
  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

103 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Douglas J. Howland

Douglas Howland, DO, is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon offering high-quality care to children and adults in the Northland.
His clinical interests include sinus disease, nasal allergy, thyroid, parathyroid, facial skin lesion removal, pediatric ear tubes, and pediatric tonsil removal.
Dr. Howland has experience in pediatric care including ventilation tubes, tonsils, adenoids, allergies, and infant ankyloglossia. He has experience in working with infants to adults, ages 5 months and older. He enjoys caring for children and knows the value of patience when caring for them. He values spending time with his patients and fully understanding their concerns so he can determine how best to help them.

Locations

  1. Saint Luke's Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists
    • 5844 Northwest Barry Road, Suite 340, Kansas City, MO 64154
    • Get Directions
    • phone: 816-880-2675
    • fax: 816-880-2681
    • Saint Luke's Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists
      • Saint Luke's Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists
        • 120 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 300, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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        Expertise

        Education

        KCU-GMEC/Des Peres Hospital

        Internship/Residency

        Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

        Medical School

        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

        222 ratings, 30 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 2/27/2025

          He was very kind and concerned.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/23/2025

          He was the most understanding and concerned doctor I have ever met

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/22/2025

          Awesome

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/15/2025

          Dr Howland listens well and takes the time to explain everything. A very good doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/7/2025

          This doctor explains very well and is gentle.

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

          The doctor was excellent listening to me and giving me information. He had spent time to know about my condition before the appointment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/6/2024

          Doctor is very caring trustworthy and professionel. Outstanding Doctor.

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

          I found the doctor very polite and answered all my questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/29/2024

          The doctor was friendly and genuinely interested in my health concerns. Best ENT in the St Luke's system!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/29/2024

          Top notch physician all around.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/18/2024

          The doctor was warm and friendly. Talked to me about my concern and told me what to do. Really a nice person.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2024

          Everyone at Niagara knows how phenomenal Dr. Howland and Jennifer and this clinic is. Life changing and blessed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/29/2024

          I was very impressed with the way they treated me by explaning every thing they were doing and making sure I was comfortable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/17/2024

          Very good experience.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/15/2024

          Dr Howland listened well and responded to my questions in a knowledgeable and caring manner. All of my questions and concerns were addressed

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/13/2024

          Excellent attention

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/6/2024

          They went above and beyond.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          He was very nice/friendly and put me at ease

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

          Doug is an outstanding ENT

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/23/2024

          doctor was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/15/2024

          Great experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/26/2024

          Dr. HOWLAND was very welcoming and had compassion for the problems I was experiencing. He listened intently, did a thorough examination, and explained next steps. I felt relieved and at ease.

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

          Painless which is wonderful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/17/2024

          Dr. Howland was so good and making him us comfortable and making him laugh.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/13/2024

          I felt like the Dr really listened and he answered my questions. He was informative!! I am glad I was referred to him.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/8/2024

          I'm very well pleased with the doctor.

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

          Dr HOWLAND is an amazing doctor. I very much respect everything he says. Thank you so much for your help.

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

          Was a good exam. Very thorough. Offered alternatives if happens again.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/25/2024

          Dr. Howland is truly an amazing man. He was very patient, I appreciate his professionalism and kindness.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/23/2024

          Dr. Howland was friendly and gave me a treatment which took care of my dizziness.