Orthopaedics
Stephen Howell, M.D.
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Stephen M. Howell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total knee replacement (TKR), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and meniscal surgery. With over 45 years of experience, he primarily treats patients with knee osteoarthritis, sports injuries, genu valgum, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis, focusing on active adults and athletes seeking rapid recovery and return to function. Practicing in Sacramento and Lodi, California, until his retirement i
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Northwestern University — M.D., 1981
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982-1986
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Sactown Magazine — Top Doctor
2021
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Joint ReplacementSports MedicineOrthopaedic Trauma
Conditions & Treatments
Orthopaedic TraumaJoint ReplacementHip ReplacementKnee ReplacementArthroscopic SurgeryOsteoarthritisSports InjuriesFracture CareRevision Joint SurgeryACL & Ligament Reconstruction
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
45+ years in practice