NancyLHowdenMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Asheville, NC

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Obstetrician-gynecologist in Asheville, North Carolina and is affiliated with Mission Hospital

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Office
2100 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone+1 828-670-5665

Fax+1 828-670-5663
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Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998 - 2002
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2005 - 2024
PA State Medical License 1999 - 2006
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PrimeSUITE EHR, Greenway Health, LLC, 2011-2013
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

53 citations
Biomechanical adaptations of the rat vagina and supportive tissues in pregnancy to accommodate delivery.
Jerry L. Lowder, Kristen M. Debes, Daniel K. Moon, Nancy S. Howden, Steven D. Abramowitch, Pamela Moalli> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2007 Jan 1
30 citations
Prophylactic antibiotics after urodynamics in women: a decision analysis.
Jerry L. Lowder, Lara J. Burrows, Nancy S. Howden, Anne M. Weber> ;International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2006 May 4
22 citations
Comparison of autologous rectus fascia and cadaveric fascia in pubovaginal sling continence outcomes.
Nancy S. Howden, Halina M. Zyczynski, Pamela Moalli, Elizabeth R. Sagan, Leslie A. Meyn, Anne M. Weber> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2006 May 1
31 citations
Surgical procedures for urethral diverticula in women in the United States, 1979–1997
Lara J. Burrows, Nancy S. Howden, Leslie A. Meyn, Anne M. Weber> ;International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2005 Mar 1
17 citations
Episiotomy use among residents and faculty compared with private practitioners.
Nancy S. Howden, Anne M. Weber, Leslie A. Meyn> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2002 Apr 1
Reference urodynamic values for stress incontinent women.
Nager, C. W., Albo, M. E., Fitzgerald, M. P., McDermott, S., Wruck, L., Kraus, S., Howden, N., Norton, P., Sirls, L., Varner, E., Zimmern, P.> ;Neurourol Urodyn. 2007
Risk factors for anal sphincter tear during vaginal delivery.
Fitzgerald, M. P., Weber, A. M., Howden, N., Cundiff, G. W., Brown, M. B.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jan
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Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

Mission HospitalAsheville, North Carolina