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Howard Pryor, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Houston, TX, Texas Children's Hospital

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Pediatric (General) Surgery • Houston, TX

Pediatric Trauma Surgery

Trauma Medical Director Texas Children's Hospital Baylor College of Medicine

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Summary

  • A board-certified pediatric surgeon with eight years of experience in Houston, TX managing complex neonatal, pediatric abdominal, oncologic, and thoracic surgical conditions. Respected leader with demonstrated expertise in leading multi-disciplinary clinical teams including doctors, nurses, clinical and administrative staff. Established program builder with experience developing clinical training programs.

    • Cmdr. Howard Pryor Explains the Roles as the Director of Surgical Services Durin

    181108-A-UH336-2001 PAITA, Peru (Nov. 8, 2018) - Cmdr. Howard Pryor, assigned to the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), explains his role as the director of

    Cmdr. Pryor Discusses USNS Comfort's Department of Surgical Services Upcoming Ro

    181018-A-AY405-0001 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2018) - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Howard Pryor, director of surgical services, discusses his department's contribution to the

    Surgeons Aboard the USNS Comfort Remove Umbilical Hernias and a Lipoma for Twin

    RIOHACHA, Colombia (Nov. 29, 2018) Cmdr. Howard Pryor and Lt. John Richards, surgeons aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), remove umbilical hernias

    Touring the USNS Comfort, the world's largest floating hospital | CBC News

    The U.S. military was crucial to the relief effort in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, and one group in particular played a pivotal role: The crew of the USNS

    Surgeon Reflects on Treating Puerto Rican Hurricane Victims

    Doreen Gentzler catches up with pediatric surgeon Cmdr. (Dr.) Howard Pryor of Walter Reed National Medical Center. His team played a significant role responding

    Dr. Howard Pryor: Engineering Artificial Livers | Design Squad

    Medical science meets tissue engineering as Dr. Howard Pryor develops an implantable device designed to help people suffering from liver disease. For more video

Clinical Expertise

  • Pediatric general surgery, Surgical oncology (non-breast), Thoracoscopy, Laparoscopy, Infant Laparoscopy, Infant Thoracosopy, Trauma and surgical critical care, Annular pancreas, Pediatric trauma and critical care, Diaphragmatic surgery, Pediatric critical care, Pancreas divisum, Esophageal trauma, Lung surgery, Pancreatic transection, Gallstone pancreatitis, Necrotizing pancreatitis, Bronchoscopy, Pancreatectomy, Laryngoscopy / Bronchoscopy, Thoracic surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2019 - 2020
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2012 - 2014
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2011
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2003
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiBS, Mechanical Engineering, 1997
  • St. Petersburg Junior College
    St. Petersburg Junior CollegeA.A., Pre-Engineering, 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2006 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2014 - 2021
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2004 - 2020
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Research Award Society of Critical Care Program Directors Society, 2020
  • Fellowship Teaching Award Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Pediatrics, 2014
  • Outstanding Resident Teacher George Washington Univ. Department of Surgery, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Practice patterns in high-risk bariatric venous thromboebolism prophylaxis"  
    Pryor HI 2ND, Singleton A, Lin E, Lin P, Vaziri K, Surg Endosc, 1/1/2013
  • "Lung Assist Device Technology with Physiologic Blood Flow Developed on a Tissue Engineered Scaffold Platform"  
    Hoganson DM, Pryor HI 2nd, Bassett E, Spool ID, Vacanti JP, Lab Chip, 1/21/2011
  • "Retrograde migration and endovascular retrieval of a venous bullet embolus"  
    Schroeder ME, Pryor HI 2nd, Chun AK, Rahbar R, Arora S, Vaziri K, J Vasc Surg, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Pediatric Surgery 
    Chapter: "The Impact of Tissue Engineering in Pediatric Surgery." 
    Pryor HI 2nd, Hoganson DM, Vacanti JPEditors: Scott Adzick, M.D..Elsevier, Phildelphia, PAEdition 7th,2012
  • Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 
    Chapter: "Organ regeneration." 
    Hoganson DM, Pryor HI 2nd, Vacanti JPEditors: Dan L. Longo, M.D..McGraw-Hill, New York, NYEdition 18th,2012
  • An Evidence-based Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery 
    Chapter: "Diagnostic Laparoscopy." 
    Pryor HI 2nd, Vaziri KEditors: Kenric Murayama, M.D. et al.Cine-Med Inc.2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • High-risk Bariatric Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Practice Patterns.
    Howard I. Pryor II, MD, Surgical Spring Week SAGES 2011 Scientific Session & Postgraduate Course, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, 1/30/2011
  • Poly (Glycerol Sebacate) Films Prevent Formation of Abdominal Adhesions for Minimally Invasive Surgical Applications.
    Howard I. Pryor II, MD, 55th Annual Meeting Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Boston, MA, 1/6/2008
  • Poly (Glycerol Sebacate) Films Prevent Formation of Abdominal Adhesions for Minimally Invasive Surgical Applications.
    Howard I. Pryor II, MD, Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation Day, Massachusetts Life Sciences Start-Up Initiative, Boston, MA, 1/3/2008
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Lectures

  • Grand Rounds: "Infant Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair" 
    St. Petersburg, FL - 1/27/2014
  • "Spectacular cases-Biliary Cystadenoma" 
    Washington, DC - 1/20/2010
  • "Design of a Transwell-Based Flow System for Cell Culture." 
    Amsterdam, Netherlands - 1/28/2008
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Other

Press Mentions

  • What Premeds Should Know About Types of Doctors
    What Premeds Should Know About Types of DoctorsJune 17th, 2019
  • A Mutually Interesting Visit to the MGH Tissue Engineering Labs
    A Mutually Interesting Visit to the MGH Tissue Engineering LabsFebruary 12th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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