Orion M Howard, MD

Patient Feedback

4.899029 average rating from 309 reviews

• Thanks to Dr Orion Howard.

  2026-08-08

• I feel comfortable with this provider

  2026-08-05

• He answers all questions. He's intuitive and very clear in his explanations

  2026-08-03

• He is very knowledgeable, responsive, encouraging, and clear.

  2026-08-02

• This was a routine follow-up visit with a doctor I have come to respect and appreciate.

  2026-07-30

• Dr Howard is an awesome doctor. He is up to date about my Lynch Syndrome. I feel very well taken care of. I trust him ? percent.

  2026-07-29

• Outstanding oncology care

  2026-07-29

• The staff and doctors I have had at Cooley Dickenson have always made me feel that I was in good hands, that they truly cared about my well-being.

  2026-07-24

• Great!

  2026-07-19

• Not too much I mean they are good people they know what they do in the professional and they treat you with respect

  2026-07-19

• Dr. Howard is well acquainted with my history and any new data he is aware of and reviews with me. It takes the time to explain plans for future issues as needed. Also, he is on time for his appointments which helps a great deal.

  2026-07-18

• Md Howard is wonderful. He explained everything & we found him to be very knowledgeable. A++

  2026-07-16

• Dr. Howard was terrific. He was patient and extremely knowledgeable and open to talk to me as long as I needed to talk to him. It's cancer. It's a first appointment. It was a little scary. And he treated me respectfully and actually with a sense of humor, which I found terrifically comforting.

  2026-07-13

• Dr. Howard is a knowledgeable physician who takes the time to explain everything.

  2026-07-03

• I never worry when I see Dr Howard. He always makes you feel comfortable and cares about you and your health.

  2026-06-18

• Great visit again

  2026-06-16

• Yes, I had my appointment [redacted] with Dr. Orion Howard and he is very good. I think he's courteous and polite. He does listen to what you have to say and yeah, he's very nice and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Thank you.

  2026-06-14

• My experience with this provider so far has been true to the reviews. I look forward to a great patient/provider relationship.

  2026-06-11

• Competent and caring!

  2026-06-10

• Excellent thorough respectful and explained everything to me and it helped me so so much to understand because Doctor Howard took the time to explain in detail. Everyone was excellent Thank you. Terry

  2026-06-10

• Dr. Howard is always very kind and supportive. I feel like I'm in good hands and can trust his judgment and care 100%.

  2026-06-09

• Very nice, and understanding. He treated me with respect,and talked to me with words I could understand. He is very compassionate, and truly show his concerns for patients.

  2026-06-06

• Dr Howard is giving me the care I need at this time. I have trust in my treatments and follow ups. He listens to my concerns and helps me to understand them.

  2026-06-08

• Dr Orion Howard was, as usual, lucid in his explanations. He is a good listener and super competent. He takes ample time to explain things and he in turn asks relevant questions. I feel well taken care of with him.

  2026-06-04

• Hi there. Dr. Howard provided information in a very concise, friendly, and professional manner. And I certainly appreciate his attention and I really enjoy seeing him.

  2026-05-29

• Dr. Howard is friendly and helpful and cheerful.

  2026-05-24

• Great people great visit

  2026-05-24

• Dr. Howard is kind and wise

  2026-05-23

• changes in blood test turn around time concerning.

  2026-05-23

• I always look forward to seeing Dr. Howard. He's a knowledge of a man and we have interesting conversations about my condition and the world at large. He's the best.

  2026-05-21

• Excellent and I'm fortunate to be able to treat with him.

  2026-05-20

• Very good.

  2026-05-20

• The only comment I can make is I wish everybody had such a wonderful oncologist when they needed it. I can't say anything negative about him. He's been wonderful for myself and my husband.

  2026-05-13

• Everyone was really professional and made me feel really relaxed through the whole procedure .

  2026-05-10

• Professional

  2026-05-09

• Very friendly & makes you feel at ease. Very easy to talk to .

  2026-05-06

• He checked blood work and mamo results

  2026-05-06

• excellent

  2026-05-06

• Excellent doctor!

  2026-05-05

• Dr. Howard always listens to my concerns and is very responsive and caring. He has been my oncologist for 8 years and I have always received excellent care from him. He truly cares about his patients. I definitely would recommend him to anyone dealing with cancer.

  2026-05-03

• Excellent

  2026-05-03

• I'd like to say on behalf of my wife, Dr. Howard and his whole staff were all wonderful. They were treating us with a lot of respect and they kept us abreast of everything that was happening. I would recommend him and your facility to everyone. Thank you.

  2026-05-02

• Both Dr. Howard and the social worker (apologies, I forgot her name and don't have her card here) were off-the-charts fantastic. Smart and clear and encouraging and good-humored. I was impressed.

  2026-05-01

• Outstanding.

  2026-05-01

• superb

  2026-04-28

• Dr. Howard is an excellent physician who is knowledgeable and caring

  2026-04-26

• Every person I encountered in the Oncology department was wonderful. I feel very taken care of when I'm there, and am very grateful for the high quality of care I receive.

  2026-04-22

• Very friendly and efficient.

  2026-04-22

• I've been going to Dr. Orion Howard for many, many years. Last few years, we've been doing it virtually because I have difficulty walking and I don't drive anymore. And he's absolutely great. I have the greatest admiring of him as a doctor and as a person. He's done an exceedingly good job all the time that I've dealt with him. I really appreciate it.

  2026-04-22

• nothing he is the best

  2026-04-19

• This was my first time visiting Dr. Howard. He is the best professional and yet took the time to explain some difficult things that normal people don't understand that aren't in healthcare. I'm really glad I went to him.

  2026-04-17

• Could not be better

  2026-04-16

• Dr. Howard is always present and a great listener. He thoughtfully answers questions and is a delight to see.

  2026-04-16

• Dr. Howard is warm and kind & has been a good support during this cancer journey

  2026-04-16

• Very happy with Dr. Howard. He is very professional, caring and takes the time necessary in explaining my blood work. Etc.

  2026-04-13

• I continue to feel blessed to have Dr. Howard as my provider. I feel he has saved my life, and given me continued hope for many more years (God willing).

  2026-04-13

• Dr Howard is prompt, efficient and has a very nice bedside manner. He is very careful to explain any future treatments or appointments. So lucky to have him.

  2026-04-11

• I like Doctor Howard

  2026-04-10

• Orion Howard is smart and experienced and experienced at giving information, making people understand what's going on and confidence inspiring. You feel he would tell you the truth and he does.

  2026-04-10

• Dr Howard is very knowledgeable I feel comfortable with his analysis

  2026-04-08

• Excellent

  2026-04-07

• Dr. Howard has been wonderful while I navigated my breast cancer diagnosis and in all of my follow-up appointments. This most recent visit included some concerns about my recent blood tests, and Dr. Howard made sure I got appointments for the two tests he felt I needed as a result of those blood tests in a very timely manner. I can't say enough positive things about him.

  2026-04-06

• Dr. Howard was excellent during the visit in every respect.

  2026-04-09

• Dr. Howard was great as usual. Answered my questions

  2026-04-05

• It is always an amazing and pleasant experience when I come in for any and all my appointments . Top notch treatment indeed

  2026-04-03

• Very through and knowledgeable. I was very pleased with Dr. Howard. Good check up and good advice for my future care.

  2026-03-21

• I feel extremely fortunate to have Dr Orion Howard as my provider. He has the experience in my condition and understands what I need to look for if symptoms appear between OV's Kudos.

  2026-03-22

• Things were good

  2026-03-22

• I have complete confidence in him.

  2026-03-21

• Dr Howard is always very attentive, courteous and pleasant. I appreciate his care.

  2026-03-18

• Dr. Howard is always kind and courteous.

  2026-03-18

• Dr. Howard was friendly, kind, and made me feel that I joined a team which would succeed. He understood the special circumstances and met me where I am emotionally.

  2026-03-18

• Always on time.

  2026-03-14

• Everything good

  2026-03-08

• Dr Howard has always been straight forward and positive in my care, has helped me get through the process .

  2026-03-02

• Extremely knowledgeable

  2026-03-02

• He's very warm and friendly...and clearly caring. I feel lucky that he is my doctor.

  2026-02-28

• I would not want any other provider.

  2026-02-24

• Dr Howard is the man to see if one has cancer. I am fortunate indeed to have landed in his office and in his excellent care. Thank you Dr Howard.

  2026-02-25

• Dr Howard has been incredibly Wonderful throughout all the time I've been in his care. Dr Cote's input ( which I was supposed to be benefitting from) has been lacking.

  2026-02-23

• He's the best!

  2026-02-22

• Extremely thorough, compassionate, bright

  2026-02-14

• I have been in care here with Dr. Howard and the whole group since June of 2022. Not once have I felt neglected, misunderstood, disrespected or ignored. Quite the opposite. I can't imagine how it must be to receive inadequate attention during such a complicated time. I feel very lucky to be a patient here. I believe the quality of the care, both knowledge of my cancer and the team's interface with me have contributed greatly to my ongoing well being. I further believe that Dr. Howard's knowledge and presence help set that tone throughout.

  2026-03-02

• Dr. Howard is just the right balance of personable and professional. I totally trust his medical advice.

  2026-02-27

• He listens to me and stays on top of the problem.

  2026-02-25

• Great!

  2026-02-25

• He's knowledgeable, pleasant, focused, and encouraging.

  2026-01-26

• Dr Howard and social worker were very thorough

  2026-01-18

• they are very good and kind to me

  2026-01-22

• My sister and my partner and I saw Dr. Howard. We like him so much and we think he's outstanding. So we're very happy.

  2026-01-16

• He is excellent

  2026-01-14

• I'm very happy with my oncologist and the cancer center. In fact, I wish it was as easy to have a thorough, thoughtful conversation with other providers.

  2026-01-11

• Dr. Howard was thorough, personable and communicated very effectively.

  2025-12-29

• dr went above and beyond

  2025-12-25

• Yes, I found Dr. Howard to be approachable. I thought he listened well. He explained clearly and I felt comfortable in his presence.

  2025-12-25

• Dr. Howard is amazing, and by far the best doctor I could have chosen to help me regain my health. He is the absolute best, and I am grateful for his knowledge and expertise. I have complete confidence in Dr. Howard, and have recommended him recently to someone I know who has been diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Howard was recommended to me by one of his patients who is now cancer free.

  2025-12-21

• Dr. Howard is extraordinarily knowledgeable, an excellent doctor, listens to his patients, treats them with respect. I am happy to be his patient and glad that he is affiliated with a hospital close to where I live. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  2025-12-19

• Excellent explanation on what to expect next

  2025-12-15

• Dr. Howard is an excellent practitioner and listens and provides detailed information tailored to my specific needs.

  2025-12-15

• The provider was very knowledgeable and very caring.

  2025-12-15

• Dr Howard is both professional and reassuring- he is also completely honest and I value that a lot

  2025-11-29

• Superb doctor

  2025-11-23

• reassuring

  2025-11-23

• I am very happy with the provider's

  2025-11-23

• I've had a doctor-patient relationship with Dr Howard for over 3 years. He was always professional, encouraging, knowledgeable about my disease and very friendly. [redacted]

  2025-11-16

• Dr. Howard is very interested in what I have to say and he is always so polite. I could not have a better doctor. Thank you.

  2025-11-10

• As always Dr. Howard was truly a pleasure to discuss my case and overall health concerns. Hadn't seen him face to face for quite a while. He and his staff, along with the entire cancer center team have been exceptional in their efforts to help me through my battle with cancer. They truly saved my life. There the best

  2025-11-09

• I am very happy to be seeing this provider.

  2025-11-09

• I appreciate how knowledgeable Dr. Howard is and I appreciate the I am never left waiting around as I am with some doctors. The appointment is scheduled so that I am seen right at the time I was scheduled.

  2025-11-07

• very satisfied

  2025-11-07

• He was one of the kindest, most positive drs I've met.

  2025-11-06

• Always a great visit everyone is so nice good to come here

  2025-11-05

• Dr Howard is a gem. I would not want any other on my cancer journey

  2025-11-02

• excellent service, compassion and knowledge

  2025-11-02

• Very good care

  2025-11-01

• Very down to earth ! Makes you feel comfortable. Easy to talk to.

  2025-10-31

• Excellent interaction

  2025-10-30

• I want to just say that Dr. Howard and both my husband and I go to him, we could not have a better physician. He's always courteous, kind, he's up to date on things, he listens, he's wonderful. The whole office is nice. We've had nothing but good to say about from the receptionist to the ones that we speak to at the end and make an appointment. It's a super place if you have to go.

  2025-10-29

• My experience with Dr. Howard was fantastic.

  2025-10-29

• Good

  2025-10-31

• Dr. Howard is simply the best doctor ever. Warm, thorough, attentive. I never feel rushed and I trust his judgement implicitly. We are so fortunate to have this caliber of a cancer specialist in Western Massachusetts.

  2025-10-27

• Dr Howard is the best, especially because I have a lymphoma.

  2025-10-19

• professional

  2025-10-23

• All the Staff that we encountered were very good and helpful...

  2025-10-11

• Ryan Howard is one of the finest physicians I have ever had the experience and privilege of dealing with. He's terrific, absolutely.

  2025-10-10

• Very informative.

  2025-10-08

• Saw Dr. Howard with my mother for her new dx breast cancer. He explained everything in detail very well. He was kind, very understanding and thorough. He definately put both mother and myself at ease regarding her cancer journey. We felt heard, respected, and cared for. An amazing experiance with this provider

  2025-10-04

• Dr. Howard is wonderful. Navigating a cancer diagnosis is terrifying, but my experience was made so much better because of his kindness, thorough knowledge, and the clear and caring way he answered all of my questions (and there were many). I'm am so thankful to have had Dr. Howard as my oncologist.

  2025-10-04

• Dr. Howard is wonderful helping get rid of fears!

  2025-10-01

• Dr. Howard is an exceptional caregiver. He spent time with me and clarified all the info from my recent hospital stay. He also arranged for me to get a shot of lomax prior to my biopsy for which Radiology was grateful. He also arranged for his nurse to give me the shot following my appointment with him rather than sit waiting for other staff to be available.

  2025-10-01

• I like Doctor Howard

  2025-09-22

• Always a satisfying visi

  2025-09-22