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Russell Howerton, MD, General Surgery, Winston Salem, NC, Atrium Wake Forest Baptist

RussellMarsHowertonMD

General Surgery Winston Salem, NC

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor of Surgery, Wake Forest University

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Education & Training

  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityB.A., With Honors, 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Best Doctors in America 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Optimal Timing of Systemic Therapy in Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases  
    Ihemelandu C, Levine EA, Aklilu M, Yacoub G, Howerton RM, Bolemon B, Graham M, Russell G, Shen P, American Surgeon, 1/1/2013
  • Oncocytic Biliary Cystadenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature  
    Bardin R, Trupiano J, Howerton R, Geisinger K, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 11/1/2011
  • Peritoneal Surface Disease from Colorectal Cancer: Comparison with the Hepatic Metastases Surgical Paradigm in Optimally Resected Patients  
    Shen P, Kurt T, Stewart JH, Howerton RM, Loggie BW, Russell GB, Levine EA, Annals of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Pandemic Staffing Strategies Receive Accolades from Hospital Employees
    Pandemic Staffing Strategies Receive Accolades from Hospital EmployeesOctober 15th, 2021
  • Nationally-Recognized 'Best Hospital' Snags Award for Exceptional PAs
    Nationally-Recognized 'Best Hospital' Snags Award for Exceptional PAsDecember 19th, 2018
  • Errant Cancer Diagnosis, Unneeded Surgery Leave North Wilkesboro Woman with Pain, Numbness
    Errant Cancer Diagnosis, Unneeded Surgery Leave North Wilkesboro Woman with Pain, NumbnessMay 21st, 2018

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