Michael A. Howard, MD

Plastic Surgery

Care Philosophy

I value building a relationship with my patients, and am committed to listening and understanding their needs.  I strive to provide a highly specialized, individualized care that combines the clinical, educational and academic aspects of better care.  

When caring for breast cancer patients, I am reminded of my own family’s journey with breast and ovarian cancer, and the BRCA gene.  That experience has brought me a deep understanding and empathy for patients and families.  It also gives me an unrelenting motivation to build a nationally recognized microsurgical breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery practice here at Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics Lake Forest Hospital – one that draws patients from across the Midwest seeking specialized care in these fields.   

Clinical Interests

Reconstructive microsurgery and complex breast reconstruction; autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction; Aesthetic breast surgery; Abdominal wall reconstruction and contouring; Body contouring; Microvascular DIEP/TRAM flap reconstruction; Nerve surgery – targeted muscle reinnervation

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Fellowship(s)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery

Residency

Georgetown University

School

Emory University School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation(s)

  • Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics Lake Forest Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Professional Organization Membership(s)

  • Elected to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, an honor given to about 10% of plastic surgeons in the U.S.
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
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