Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
Fellow - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- 2016
Fellow - Advanced Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction FellowshipUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- 2015
ResidentOtolaryngology Residency, Otolaryngology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2010
MDUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2023
Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2023
Teacher of the Year Mayo Fellow's Association for Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties, Mayo Clinic
- 2022
Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2022
Top Doctor in Otolaryngology PhoenixPhoenix Magazine
- 2022
Top Doctor in Otolaryngology PhoenixPhoenix Magazine
- 2021
Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2021
Top Doctor in Otolaryngology PhoenixPhoenix Magazine
- 2020
Top Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2020
Top Doctor Otolaryngology PhoenixTop Doctors
- 2019
Top Doctor Otolaryngology PhoenixTop Doctors
- 2013
Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellow AwardMayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Selection Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2010
Graduation with HonorsUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
- 2010
Dr. W. Sterling Edwards Award University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- 2010
Excellence in Neurology Award University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- 2009
Junior Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
- 2007
HJ Holden School of Medicine Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
- 2006
Sum Cum Laude with HonorsColorado State University
- 2006
Colorado State University Research Symposium and CURC Highest HonorsColorado State University
- 2004
College of Natural Sciences Merit Work Study Colorado State University
- 2002
Dean's List College of Natural SciencesColorado State University
- 2002
Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship Award Colorado State University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
Ad Hoc MemberProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 2023 - present
Diversity MemberPathology Search Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
- 2023 - present
MemberPatient Safety Incident Review Group - Arizona, Patient Safety Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
- 2022 - present
Oral ExaminerFacial Reconstructive Group, Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Otolaryngology
- 2022 - present
MemberEnterprise Surgical Safety Checklist Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2022 - present
Medical DirectorMultidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
- 2022 - present
ChairExecutive Committee, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
- 2022 - present
ChairLeadership Team, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
- 2021 - 2022
Diversity RepresentativeAcute Care Surgeon Search Committee, Department of Surgery
- 2021 - 2022
New ExaminerFacial Reconstructive Group, Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Otolaryngology
- 2021
Alternate New ExaminerHead and Neck Surgery, Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Otolaryngology
- 2021
ChairSearch Committee for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty Expansion
- 2021 - present
MemberHigh Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma Multidisciplinary Work Group
- 2021
MemberCEO Advisory Council - Arizona
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Sports Medicine Advisory Team
- 2020 - 2022
MemberExecutive Committee, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center
- 2020 - present
Department LeadEnhanced Recovery After Surgery, Mayo Clinic Committees, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2020 - present
MemberEditorial Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine
- 2019 - present
Department Diversity LeaderDiversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, Personnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2019 - present
Recruitment ChairAMWA IGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
- 2019 - 2020
MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2019 - present
MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2019 - present
MemberPatient Safety Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2019 - present
MemberAssociation of Women Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2018 - present
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona
- 2017 - present
MemberHead and Neck Executive Team, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- 2016 - 2019
Post Graduate MemberTriological Society
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2012 - 2015
Resident MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
- 2012 - 2015
Resident MemberTriological Society
- 2012 - present
MemberArizona Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2010 - 2015
Resident RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications