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Charles Howard, MD, General Surgery, Tulsa, OK

CharlesAnthonyHowardMDFACS

General Surgery Tulsa, OK

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor Emeritus, Past Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa

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  • Office

    1919 S Wheeling Ave
    Suite 600
    Tulsa, OK 74104
    Phone+1 918-744-3523
    Fax+1 918-744-3463

Summary

  • Dr. C. Anthony Howard is a retired general surgeon in Tulsa, OK. He received his medical degree from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and practiced surgery for 34 years.
    Dr. Howard served the last half of his career on the faculty of the University of Oklahoma Department of Surgery, serving as Interim Chair from 2010-2012 and Chair from 2015-2021.

Education & Training

  • Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business
    Oklahoma City University Meinders School of BusinessMaster’s in Business Administration, 1996 - 1998
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1983
  • University of Oklahoma
    University of OklahomaNone, Law, 1978 - 1979
  • Dallas Baptist University
    Dallas Baptist UniversityB.S., 1972 - 1976
  • University of Tulsa
    University of Tulsa1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1985 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Teacher in Surgery The Frank A. Clingan Society and The University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine-Tulsa, Department of Surgery, 2010
  • Faculty Crimson Apple Teaching Award 2010
  • Bedlam Community Health Service Award 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery Versus Medical Management for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials  
    Zhamak Khorgami, Guido M Sclabas, C Anthony Howard, Obesity Surgery
  • Extending outflow brachial vein length for transposition arteriovenous fistulas  
    Howard, CA, J Vasc Access, 10/1/2011
  • Vascular access flow reduction for arteriovenous fistula salvage in symptomatic patients with central venous occlusion  
    Jennings WC, Miller GA, Coburn MZ, Howard CA, Lawless MA, J Vasc Access, 10/1/2011
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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Videoconference Interviews as an Adjunct to Traditional Resident Recruitment Interviews"
    Alder, Jason, Howard, CA, Ruiz Carmen, AAS/SUS meeting, 2/1/2012
  • "Current Status of the OU-Tulsa Cancer Center"
    Howard, CA, Research Day, OU-Tulsa, 4/26/2007
  • "Graves' Disease and Functioning, Solitary Papillary Carcinoma"
    Kip Dorsey, MSIII, C. Anthony Howard, MD, FACS, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa, Department of Surgery, Research Day, OU-Tulsa, 4/19/2006
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Lectures

  • Case Management: Breast 
    1/1/2013
  • Journal Club: Breast 
    11/1/2012
  • "Ventilator Strategies for Treatment of ARDS" 
    OU Tulsa Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Presentation - 8/29/2012
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Committees

  • Member, Finance Committee, Ok State Medical Association 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships