Michael A. Howard MD
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Medical Director of Plastic Surgery and Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction, Northwestern Medicine
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259 E. Erie StreetSte. 2060Chicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 224-271-4250
Fax+1 224-271-6920
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Howard is a plastic surgeon with Northwestern Medicine, specializing in breast reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, and aesthetic surgery of the breast and body. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed his plastic surgery residency at MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital in 2003. He further specialized in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Since 2019, he has been practicing at Northwestern and holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Howard has authored several publications in his field, and his work has been cited by other publications. He has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Ambulatory EMR.
Education & Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2003 - 2004
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1997 - 2003
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2018 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
OK State Medical License 2018 - 2019
VA State Medical License 1998 - 2008
DC State Medical License 1999 - 2004
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Efficacy of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction in Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.May X Li, Jason Zhang, Michael A Howard, Chad M Teven
Microsurgery. 2025-09-01 - Meta-analysis of Objective Sensory Outcomes From 764 Breasts Shows Superior Sensation of Autologous Reconstruction With Neurotization.Puja M Jagasia, Kazimir Bagdady, Sumanas W Jordan, Michael A Howard, Megan E Fracol
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2025-05-01 - 1 citationsEthics in Global Plastic Surgery Missions.Rishika Chikoti, Samantha Joy Leon, Danielle Thornburg, Lyndsay Kandi, Bryn Morris
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2024-10-01
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