Overview
Richard Howells is a General Surgeon in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Howells is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
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3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Howells
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Howells?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Howells by calling their office at 814-944-5357. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Howells a top-rated expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Howells is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Howells specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Howells is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Howells accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Howells accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-944-5357 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.

