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Dr. Nancy Howden, MD

Dr. Nancy Howden, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nancy Howden, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Asheville, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howden has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mission Hospital and AdventHealth Hendersonville.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Western Carolina Women's Specialty Center

2100 Ridgefield Blvd Asheville, NC 28806

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Dr. Howden's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howden

4.8
16 ratings, 10 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Great Doctor I would highly recommend Dr. Howden.
Dr. Howden cared about my medical conditions
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annette Nunes – Sep 25, 2024
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where's my review?
interesting that this young woman only has 5 star ratings. lots of spipn going on here...
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 20, 2024
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Dr Howden takes time to make sure you understand what she’s doing and what she said! She’s very professional, kind, compassionate, etc. I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Doris Capps – Aug 15, 2023
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Great Listener
She listened to my concerns and worked with me all the way to find ways to solve my issues.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gynurology – Mar 09, 2023
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Dr Howden did a bladder sling and repaired bulge in vaginal area. I am feeling so much better. Very caring and personable. Staff is the same
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Patti Clay – Feb 02, 2021
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I have just taken my mother to visit Dr. Howden and am still in awe as to the beautiful way we were treated. Dr. Howden was with us 100% asking questions to make sure she understood completely and conducted the appointment with such expertise and grace that we would look forward to another appointment. We may not have a need any longer but as my mother said, " it would be so nice to be able to sit and just have a nice conversation with Dr. Howden because she is so very nice. Linda Snelson Mack
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Asheville, NC – Oct 26, 2018
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One of the best doctors in any specialty I have ever been to. Dr Howden deserves five stars and then some she is kind intelligent caring and takes the time to listen and explain and try to work with her patients to see what is best for them. anyone visiting her for any reason will not be disappointed I would give her 10 Stars if I could.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cheryl Jones in Asheville, NC – Jul 31, 2018
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Amazing!!! Educational, helpful, tolerate, and fun!!! I wish she could be a regular "female doctor" but her skill is a pelvic surgery. In 45 years of my Pelvic exams this was by far the best experience you could possible ever have!!. Thank you and Godspeed to you Dr. Howden! Beautiful outside and inside!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Michelle Brown – Jan 27, 2018
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Personable, caring, easy to talk to. Explains procedures in language I could understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Sandra Young in Marion, NC – Sep 25, 2017
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SHE TOOK HER TIME AND ANSWERED ALL QUESTIONS.SHE WAS AS KIND AS SHE COULD BE.I FELT VERY COMFORTABLE TALKING TO HER ABOUT ANYTHING.SHE CAME HIGHLY RECOMMENED BY THE GROUP OF DOCTORS THAT O WORK FOR AN I CAN SEE WHY. BEST DOCTOR AROUND. SHEILA COLEMAN
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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SHEILA COLEMAN in Asheville, NC – Feb 25, 2016
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Dr. Nancy Howden, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Asheville, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Howden has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of North Carolina School...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Pittsburg Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Locations

Western Carolina Women's Specialty Center

Western Carolina Women's Specialty Center2100 Ridgefield Blvd Asheville, NC 28806
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Hendersonville

    100 Hospital Dr
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Recipient of 69
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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