Robert L. Howell, M.D.

Dr. Robert L. Howell, MD, with Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia, adds a vital dimension to the team with his expertise in plastic surgery, general surgery, and surgery of the hand, with a specialty in microvascular surgery of the upper extremity. He’s proud to be a fifth-generation healthcare provider with a natural desire to diagnose and resolve problems while relieving pain for his patients.

Dr. Howell’s certifications include:
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand
As a native of Atlanta, Dr. Howell received his undergraduate degree from Emory University. He also began his medical training in Atlanta:

Medical degree: Emory University
General surgery residency: University of Tennessee
Plastic surgery residency: University of Tennessee
Fellowship training in hand surgery: The Barnes Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine
Dr. Howell’s service and honors include:

Medical Advisory Committee for the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, past Chairman and
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, member
Dr. Howell continues to stay active at his alma mater of Emory University as a Clinical Assistant Profession of Plastic Surgery