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Brittany E. Howard, M.D.

  1. Otolaryngologist

Dr. Brittany Howard is the Chair of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She underwent residency training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She was honored as a Mayo Clinic Scholar and went on to fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Advanced Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. She then completed an second fellowship to further specialize in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She has returned to Mayo Clinic in Arizona to join the Department of Otolaryngology. She specializes in aesthetic, functional, oncologic, and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. She has special interest in Regenerative Medicine principals for facial aging and healing. She is an expert in surgical procedures including: rhinoplasty, rib rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, neck lift, mohs reconstruction, and nasal reconstruction.

  1. Ectropion
  2. Entropion
  3. Facial deformity
  4. Facial fracture
  5. Facial paralysis
  6. Head and neck cancer
  7. Nasal obstruction
  8. Orbital fracture
  9. Parotid gland tumor
  10. Ptosis
  11. Skin cancer
  12. Skin wrinkles
  1. Blepharoplasty
  2. Botox injection
  3. Brow lift
  4. Face lift
  5. Facial filler injection
  6. Facial fracture repair
  7. Facial reanimation surgery
  8. Facial reconstruction
  9. Fat transfer
  10. Head and neck cancer surgery
  11. Laser resurfacing
  12. Lip lift
  13. Mohs surgery
  14. Nasal valve repair
  15. Neck dissection
  16. Neck lift
  17. Parotidectomy
  18. Rhinoplasty
  19. Skin graft surgery
  • Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Mohs surgery reconstruction
  • Aesthetic surgery
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Nasal reconstruction
  • Management of the aging face
  • Facelift and neck lift surgery
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Microvascular reconstruction
  1. 2017
    Fellow - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  2. 2016
    Fellow - Advanced Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction FellowshipUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  3. 2015
    ResidentOtolaryngology Residency, Otolaryngology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2010
    MDUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine

Certifications

  1. 2016
    OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  2. 2023
    Teacher of the Year Mayo Fellow's Association for Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2022
    Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  4. 2022
    Top Doctor in Otolaryngology PhoenixPhoenix Magazine
  5. 2022
    Top Doctor in Otolaryngology PhoenixPhoenix Magazine
  6. 2021
    Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  7. 2021
    Top Doctor in Otolaryngology PhoenixPhoenix Magazine
  8. 2020
    Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  9. 2020
    Top Doctor Otolaryngology PhoenixTop Doctors
  10. 2019
    Top Doctor Otolaryngology PhoenixTop Doctors
  11. 2013
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellow AwardMayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Selection Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2010
    Graduation with HonorsUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
  13. 2010
    Dr. W. Sterling Edwards Award University of New Mexico School of Medicine
  14. 2010
    Excellence in Neurology Award University of New Mexico School of Medicine
  15. 2009
    Junior Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
  16. 2007
    HJ Holden School of Medicine Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
  17. 2006
    Sum Cum Laude with HonorsColorado State University
  18. 2006
    Colorado State University Research Symposium and CURC Highest HonorsColorado State University
  19. 2004
    College of Natural Sciences Merit Work Study Colorado State University
  20. 2002
    Dean's List College of Natural SciencesColorado State University
  21. 2002
    Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship Award Colorado State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Ad Hoc MemberProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  2. 2023 - present
    Diversity MemberPathology Search Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberPatient Safety Incident Review Group - Arizona, Patient Safety Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  4. 2022 - present
    Oral ExaminerFacial Reconstructive Group, Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Otolaryngology
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberEnterprise Surgical Safety Checklist Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2022 - present
    Medical DirectorMultidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
  7. 2022 - present
    ChairExecutive Committee, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
  8. 2022 - present
    ChairLeadership Team, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
  9. 2021 - 2022
    Diversity RepresentativeAcute Care Surgeon Search Committee, Department of Surgery
  10. 2021 - 2022
    New ExaminerFacial Reconstructive Group, Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Otolaryngology
  11. 2021
    Alternate New ExaminerHead and Neck Surgery, Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Otolaryngology
  12. 2021
    ChairSearch Committee for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty Expansion
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberHigh Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma Multidisciplinary Work Group
  14. 2021
    MemberCEO Advisory Council - Arizona
  15. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Sports Medicine Advisory Team
  16. 2020 - 2022
    MemberExecutive Committee, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
  17. 2020 - present
    Department LeadEnhanced Recovery After Surgery, Mayo Clinic Committees, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  18. 2020 - present
    MemberEditorial Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine
  19. 2019 - present
    Department Diversity LeaderDiversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, Personnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  20. 2019 - present
    Recruitment ChairAMWA IGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
  21. 2019 - 2020
    MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  22. 2019 - present
    MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  23. 2019 - present
    MemberPatient Safety Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  24. 2019 - present
    MemberAssociation of Women Surgeons
  25. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  26. 2018 - present
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona
  27. 2017 - present
    MemberHead and Neck Executive Team, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  28. 2016 - 2019
    Post Graduate MemberTriological Society
  29. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  30. 2012 - 2015
    Resident MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
  31. 2012 - 2015
    Resident MemberTriological Society
  32. 2012 - present
    MemberArizona Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  33. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  34. 2010 - 2015
    Resident RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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