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