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Russell Howerton, MD, General Surgery, Winston Salem, NC

Russell Mars Howerton MD

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)


Professor of Surgery, Wake Forest University

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  • S Hawthorne RdWinston Salem, NC 27157

  • Phone+1 336-716-2255

  • Fax+1 336-716-6637

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Summary

  • Dr. Russell Howerton is a general surgeon based in Winston Salem, NC, specializing in surgical oncology with a focus on non-breast cancers. He completed his surgical residency at Tufts Medical Center and holds a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Howerton serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Wake Forest Baptist Health and has held an academic position as Associate Professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine since 1992. He is experienced in minimally invasive and hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries. His research includes various publications on pancreatic and liver surgeries, and he has been recognized with honors such as America's Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America.

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 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • Surgery
    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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