Rebecca J. Howell, MD

Bachelor's Degree: University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, 2003

Medical Degree: Drexel University Philadelphia, PA, 2008

Residency: George Washington University Washington, DC, 2013 (Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery)

Fellowship: Georgia Regents University Augusta, GA, 2014 (Laryngology)

American Board of Otolaryngology (Certification Date: 06-01-2015 ) - (Recertification Date: to 06-30-2025 )

Otolaryngology

Voice Disorders

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Subglottic Stenosis

Swallowing Disorders

Vocal fold paralysis

Vocal fold polyps

Zenker Diverticulum

Grant: #2019 CDA Investigators:Howell, Rebecca 08-01-2019 -07-31-2020 The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society Inc. Dysphagia Outcomes after Zenker’s Diverticulectomy Role:PI $40,000.00 Awarded Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #1R21AG085152 - 01A1 Investigators:Altaye, Mekibib; Boyce, Suzanne; Howell, Rebecca; Krekeler, Brittany; Mast, T. Douglas; Wahab, Shaun 07-01-2024 -06-30-2026 National Institute on Aging Ultrasound for bedside characterization of swallowing biomechanical impairments and biofeedback Role:Collaborator 432533.89 Hold Level:Federal

Peer Reviewed Publications

Gelbard A.;Anderson C.;Berry L.D.;Amin M.R.;Benninger M.S.;Blumin J.H.;Bock J.M.;Bryson P.C.;Castellanos P.F.;Chen S.C.;Clary M.S.;Cohen S.M.;Crawley B.K.;Dailey S.H.;Daniero J.J.;De Alarcon A.;Donovan D.T.;Edell E.S.;Ekbom D.C.;Fernandes-Taylor S.;Fink D.S.;Franco R.A.;Garrett C.G.;Guardiani E.A.;Hillel A.T.;Hoffman H.T.;Hogikyan N.D.;Howell R.J.;Huang L.C.;Hussain L.K.;Johns M.M.;Kasperbauer J.L.;Khosla S.M.;Kinnard C.;Kupfer R.A.;Langerman A.J.;Lentz R.J.;Lorenz R.R.;Lott D.G.;Lowery A.S.;Makani S.S.;Maldonado F.;Mannion K.;Matrka L.;McWhorter A.J.;Merati A.L.;Mori M.C.;Netterville J.L.;ODell K.;Ongkasuwan J.;Postma G.N.;Reder L.S.;Rohde S.L.;Richardson B.E.;Rickman O.B.;Rosen C.A.;Rutter M.J.;Sandhu G.S.;Schindler J.S.;Schneider G.T.;Shah R.N.;Sikora A.G.;Sinard R.J.;Smith M.E.;Smith L.J.;Soliman A.M.S.;Sveinsdóttir S.;Van Daele D.J.;Veivers D.;Verma S.P.;Weinberger P.M.;Weissbrod P.A.;Wootten C.T.;Shyr Y.;Francis D.O.  (01-01-2020). Comparative treatment outcomes for patients with idiopathic subglottic stenosis. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 146 (1) , 20-29More Information

Epperson M.V.;Howell R.  (12-01-2019). Dysphagia lusoria: Problem or incidentaloma?. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 27 (6) , 448-452More Information

Howell R.J.;Giliberto J.P.;Harmon J.;Masch J.;Khosla S.;Postma G.N.;Meinzen-Derr J.  (12-01-2019). Open Versus Endoscopic Surgery of Zenker’s Diverticula: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Dysphagia, 34 (6) , 930-938More Information

Howell R.J.;Webster H.;Kissela E.;Gustin R.;Kaval F.;Klaben B.;Khosla S.  (12-01-2019). Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease Improves with Vocal Augmentation. Dysphagia, 34 (6) , 862-868More Information

Tang A.;Miller A.;Hauff S.;Myer C.;Takiar V.;Howell R.;Mark J.  (05-01-2019). Maternity and paternity leave in otolaryngology residency training in the United States. Laryngoscope, 129 (5) , 1093-1099More Information

Howell R.;Edelmayer L.;Postma G.  (01-01-2019). The Utility of Flexible Esophagoscopy During Open Hypopharyngeal (Zenker's) Diverticulum Surgery. LaryngoscopeMore Information

Gustin R.;Pielage K.;Howell R.;Khosla S.;Giliberto J.  (01-01-2019). Increased Interval From Initial Evaluation to Initial Voice Therapy Session is Associated With Misse. Journal of VoiceMore Information

Epperson M.;Gouveia C.J.;Tabangin M.E.;Takiar V.;Howell R.;Altaye M.;Ishman S.L.;Tang A.L.  (01-01-2019). Female Representation in Otolaryngology Leadership Roles. LaryngoscopeMore Information

Howell R.;Schopper M.;Giliberto J.;Collar R.;Khosla S.  (10-01-2018). Office-based esophageal dilation in head and neck cancer: Safety, feasibility, and cost analysis. Laryngoscope, 128 (10) , 2261-2267More Information

Howell R.;Romeo S.;Myer C.;Bowen M.;Khosla S.  (11-01-2017). The lasso technique for endoscopic suture lateralization in bilateral vocal fold immobility. Laryngoscope, 127 (11) , 2604-2607More Information

Howell R.;Postma G.  (10-30-2017). Framework surgery. Neurolaryngology, 145-158More Information

Redmann A.J.;White G.D.;Makkad B.;Howell R.  (12-01-2016). Asystole from direct laryngoscopy: A case report and literature review. Anesthesia Progress, 63 (4) , 197-200More Information

Howell R.J.;Pate M.B.;Ishman S.L.;Isseroff T.F.;Rubin A.D.;Soliman A.M.;Postma G.N.;Pitman M.J.  (12-01-2016). Prospective multi-institutional transnasal esophagoscopy: Predictors of a change in management. Laryngoscope, 126 (12) , 2667-2671More Information

Myer C.;Howell R.;Cohen A.;Willging J.;Ishman S.  (01-01-2016). A Systematic Review of Patient- or Proxy-Reported Validated Instruments Assessing Pediatric Dysphagi. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), 154 (5) , 817-823More Information

Johnson C.;Howell J.;Mettenburg D.;Rueggeberg F.;Howell R.;Postma G.;Weinberger P.  (01-01-2016). Mechanical Modeling of the Human Cricoid Cartilage Using Computer-Aided Design: Applications in Airw. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 125 (1) , 69-76More Information

Howell R.;Solowski N.;Belafsky P.;Courey M.;Merati A.;Rosen C.;Weinberger P.;Postma G.  (11-01-2014). Microdebrider complications in laryngologic and airway surgery. Laryngoscope, 124 (11) , 2579-2582More Information

Howell R.J.;Postma G.N.  (01-01-2014). Neopharyngeal diverticulum. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 93 (8) , 297

Whigham A.;Howell R.;Choi S.;Peña M.;Zalzal G.;Preciado D.  (01-01-2012). Outcomes of balloon dilation in pediatric subglottic stenosis. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 121 (7) , 442-448More Information

Baldassari C.;Howell R.;Amorn M.;Budacki R.;Choi S.;Pena M.  (04-01-2011). Complications in pediatric deep neck space abscesses. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 144 (4) , 592-595More Information

Jaryszak E.;Shah R.;Bauman N.;Howell R.;Rossi C.;Preciado D.  (04-01-2011). Unexpected pathologies in pediatric parotid lesions: Management paradigms revisited. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 75 (4) , 558-563More Information

Jaryszak E.;Shah R.;Howell R.;Rossi C.;Bauman N.;Preciado D.  (10-01-2010). Unexpected pathologies in pediatric parotid lesions: Management paradigms revisited. Laryngoscope, 120 (SUPPL. 3) More Information

Vamosi B.E.;Mikhail L.;Gustin R.L.;Pielage K.C.;Reid K.;Tabangin M.E.;Altaye M.;Collar R.M.;Khosla S.M.;Giliberto J.P.;Howell R.J.  (01-01-2020). Predicting No Show in Voice therapy: Avoiding the Missed Appointment Cycle. Journal of VoiceMore Information

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