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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Richard Howells II, MD
3.9 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Altoona, PA.
Dr. Richard Howells II, MD
3.9 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 54
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Altoona, PA.

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Dr. Howells II graduated from West Virginia University. Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Altoona, PA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Howells II currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Altoona and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. At present, Dr. Howells II received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Howells II' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howells II is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
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Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
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Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
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Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
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Locations

  1. 1 Ear Nose and Throat Associates of Central PA PC
    3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
  2. 2 Nason Hospital
    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 16673

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Aug 11, 2020
NO NEED TO WORRY WITH DR. HOWELLS. I HIGHLY RECOMMED HIM. HE IS CAPABLE OF HANDLING YOUR SITUATION AND IS VERY CARING. HE TAKES TIME WITH YOU AND DOESN'T RUSH OUT OF THE ROOM TO THE PATIENT. HE DID THE BALLON PROCEDURE ON MY SINUS AND OPENED UP THE MAXILLARY AREA. THIS WAS DONE ON JULY 31, 2020 AND TODAY IS AUGUST 11, 2020 AND ALREADY I CAN BREATHE BETTER. I WORRIED MYSELF SICK OVER THIS SO PLEASE DON'T DO THAT!! ITS ALL GOOD. I AM VERY HAPPY EVEN THOUGH IT MEANT SURGERY.
DIANA SMYCHYNSKY — Aug 11, 2020
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • West Virginia University
    1996
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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Howells II, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA

  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA