Michael A Howard

Michael A Howard serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He maintains clinical practice at Northwestern Medicine's Lake Forest facility (1000 N. Westmoreland Rd, Pavilion B, Level 2, Lake Forest, IL 60045) with contact number 224-271-4250.

His research focuses on advancing reconstructive techniques in plastic surgery, particularly breast reconstruction for BRCA mutation carriers and innovative flap methodologies like the DBIS flap. He investigates critical intersections of surgical oncology and wound care, including oxygen-based therapies for tissue repair. His work addresses systemic issues in healthcare access through national database analyses of postmastectomy reconstruction disparities.

Analysis of his 2012-2020 publications reveals consistent expertise in technical surgical innovation combined with health services research. Key trends include refining microsurgical techniques for breast reconstruction, optimizing outcomes in high-risk genetic populations, and developing evidence-based approaches to wound management. His scholarly output bridges clinical practice with healthcare policy implications.

Dr. Howard disclosed an ownership interest in EO2 Concepts for calendar year 2024 per Northwestern's integrity policies, reflecting engagement with medical technology development. The institution requires such disclosures to maintain transparency in clinical research and patient care collaborations with industry partners.