Michael A. Howell, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Micahel Howell, DPM, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon specializing in comprehensive reconstruction of the foot and ankle. He is board certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).

Dr. Howell attended Michigan State University for his undergraduate studies, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in physiology, with a specialization in bioethics, humanities, and society. He went on to attend Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, in North Chicago, IL, where he earned his degree as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Subsequently, Dr. Howell completed his surgical residency at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, West Penn Hospital/Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, PA. During his time there, he was named chief resident among his colleagues. He then completed a year of fellowship training, specializing in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacements, and foot and ankle trauma under Dr. Michael Maskill here at Kalamazoo Foot & Ankle Specialists in Portage, MI.

Dr. Howell has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and has also contributed educational text as the author of various chapters in medical textbooks. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Howell has many hobbies and interests. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, which includes three daughters and a son, as well as his Wheaten Terrier, Maggie. As a Michigan State alum and native of the state, he is an avid sports fan, cheering for MSU football and basketball, the Detroit Tigers and Lions, as well as the Oakland Raiders. He enjoys playing tennis, golf, and skiing. Dr. Howell also loves traveling and taking family trips, preferably to a beach or somewhere warm.

Dr. Howell welcomes both new and existing patients and looks forward to meeting you to help improve not only your pain, but also your quality of life. To make an appointment with Dr. Howell, visit our “Appointments” tab on the top of this web page.