Overview
Richard Howells is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Dr. Howells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- INDEMNITY
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- PPO
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- EPO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
129 Medical Park Ln, Bellefonte, PA 16823
3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
Dr. Purdy is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgical oncology. His clinical interests include head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Purdy earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospital. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in otolaryngology.|Dr. Purdy provides care to his own community, having earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University. Dr. Purdy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
Thomas Kennedy is an Otolaryngologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kennedy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
Dr. Haugen is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction and robotic surgery. His clinical interests include many aspects of ENT, with his primary interest being in the surgical treatment and reconstruction of head and neck tumors. He attended medical school at Loma Linda University where he graduated with the distinction of Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his otolaryngology residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Haugen completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.|Outside of the office, Dr. Haugen has an interest in medical mission work. Dr. Haugen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Throat Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Howells isDistinguished. Learn about Empyema.
- SinusitisDr. Howells isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- DFNB1Dr. Howells isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Dry MouthDr. Howells isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Howells isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Howells isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Howells isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Howells isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Howells isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Howells isExperienced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Howells isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.

