paul howard, md
Board Certified Plastic Surgery Since 1988
(205) 879-6665
CURRICULUM VITAE
DATE: 05-03-2005
NAME: Paul S. Howard, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.
CITIZENSHIP: USA
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 3401 Independence Drive, Suite 211, Birmingham, AL 35209
PHONE: (205) 879-6665
HOSPITAL STAFF: Children’s Hospital of Alabama - Birmingham, AL - Active Staff
HealthSouth Medical Center - Birmingham, AL - Active Staff
St. Vincent’s Hospital - Birmingham, AL - Active Staff
Outpatient Care Center by HealthSouth - 2720 University Boulevard - Birmingham, AL 35233
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTSHIP:
*Plastic Surgical Implantable Service
Consult for Crystal Medical Technology
Clint Folsom, President (205/444-9016)
*Medical Equipment Designs, Corp.
723 Rocky Branch Road
Rutledge, Tennessee 37861
*Consultant for Medical Equipment Technology
EDUCATION:
University of Georgia 1970-71
Florida State University B.S. Chemistry 1971-74
University of Alabama M.D. 1975-79
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:
University of Alabama Hospitals Internship 6/79 – 6/80
University of Alabama Hospitals Surgery/Residency 7/80 – 6/83
University of Miami Plastic/Residency 1/84 – 12/85 (Dr. D. Ralph Millard, Jr.)
Clinique Belvedere – Paris, France Visiting Fellowship – Pediatric 1/86 – 6/86
(Dr. Paul Tessier) & Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
LICENSURE: Alabama, July 16, 1980
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1988
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Alabama, 2002- Indefinite
Assistant Professor, University of Alabama, 1990-1996
Chief of Plastic Surgery, The Children’s Hospital of Alabama, 1992-1996
AWARDS:
Body Trek Award, 1994; Jefferson County Medical Society (Service Award For the development and construction of "Body Trek," an interactive exhibit to teach children K-5 personal health & medical information.)
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Best Paper Award; "The Funnel Pharyngoplasty – A New Procedure for the Treatment of Velopharyngeal Incompetence," Boca Raton, FL; June 1994.
Southern Medical Association – Plastic Surgery Section – Best Resident Paper: "Cleft Lip Nose Reconstruction," with Robert Burk, M.D.; Orlando, FL, 1994.
Leon High School Hall of Fame - 1995
Who’s Who of Greater Birmingham – 1989-1990
Who’s Who in Executives & Businesses Nationwide Register – 1998-1990
Distinguished Service Award from the Medical Association of the State of Alabama – 1998
Physicians Recognition Award from the Medical Association of The State of Alabama – 2002–2005
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES & MEMBERSHIPS:
Alabama Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery
American Academy of Pediatrics, Specialty Fellow
American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons
American Cleft Palate Association
American Medical Association
Active Counselor in the College of Counselors
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
D. Ralph Millard, Jr., Plastic Surgery Society
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Jefferson County Medical Society
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Plastic Surgery Education Foundation
Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
The Florida State University Alumni Association
The Caduceus Club – University of Alabama School of Medicine
University of Alabama School of Medicine Alumni Association
COUNCILS & COMMITTEES:
Member, Maxillofacial Review Subcommittee; American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1997 - 98
Delegate, 1992 Annual Session; Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA)
Member, Council for Medical Services, 1992 – Present (MASA)
Chairman, 1992; Chairman Elect, 1991; Editor of News Letter, 1990; Young Physicians Section (MASA)
Chairman, 1992; Task Force on Public Relations; Jefferson County Medical Society (JCMS)
Member, Body Trek Board of Directors, 1992-present (JCMS)
YPS Liaison, The Resource Book Committee; Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, 1992-93 (ASPRS)
Member, Practice Parameters Committee; American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1992/93
Member, Research Fellowship Committee; Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, 1993-96
Invited Specialty Representative – Board of Directors, Mutual Assurance Of Alabama, 1992-99
Member, Operating Room Committee; The Kirklin Clinic, 1995-97 Member, Admissions Selection Committee; The University of Alabama School of Medicine, 1994-95
Session Secretary, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., 27th Annual Meeting; April 15-20, 1994; Dallas, TX
Vice President – D. Ralph Millard, Jr. Society, 1998 - 1999
President – D. Ralph Millard, Jr. Society, 2000 – 2001
UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES:
Vice-President, University of Alabama School of Medicine Alumni Association Congressional District, 1992-93; 93-94; 94-95; 95-96; 96-97;
Member, Medical Alumni Association, Mission Committee, 1996-97
Member, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, Research Fellowship Committee, 1996-97
The Caduceus Club – University of Alabama School of Medicine
Member, Reynolds Library Steering Committee, 1999 - Present
Originator of Historical Video Series: "Recollections: A Personal Perspective On The University of Alabama School of Medicine. "Interviews to Date: Garber Galbraith, M.D., John Benton, M.D., Alston Callahan, M.D., S. Richardson Hill, M.D.
MAJOR LECTURES & VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS:
"Hair Transplantation for Male Baldness," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, November 8-9, 1987; Atlanta, Georgia
"Hair Transplantation Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; March 22, 1988, San Francisco, California
"Hair Transplantation Technique for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Scientific Meeting; October 2-6, 1988; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"Body Sculpting with Suction Assisted Lipectomy: Is It Safe and Does it Work?" Medical Association of the State of Alabama; January 21, 1989; Birmingham, Alabama
"Hair Transplantation Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.; April 9-13, 1989; Orlando, Florida
"Hair Transplantation Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.; 58th Annual Scientific Meeting; October 27 – November 2, 1989; San Francisco, California
"Flap Reconstruction of the Frontal Hairline in Male Pattern Baldness: Patient Selection, Surgical Options, Aesthetic Considerations and Complications," 83rd Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association; November 5, 1989; Washington, D.C.
"Calf Augmentation Patient Selection, Aesthetic Considerations, Choice of Implants, Implant Stability and Long Term Results," 83rd Annual Scientific Assembly; Southern Medical Association; November 7, 1989; Washington, D.C.
"Hair Transplantation Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; April 1-6, 1990; Chicago, IL
"Hair Transplantation Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.; 59th Annual Scientific Meeting; October 21-25, 1990; Boston, Massachusetts
"Initial Evaluation, Primary Care and Prognosis for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate," Seventh Invitation Scientific Symposium; Medical Association State of Alabama; January 19, 1991; Birmingham, AL
"Evaluation and Treatment of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Nurses, Inc., March 23, 1991; Birmingham, Alabama
"Cleft Lip and Palate," The Children’s Hospital of Alabama Pediatric Grand Rounds; April 18, 1991; Birmingham, Alabama
"Orbital Fractures – A Unifying Classification," ASMS/PSEF Facial Injury Management: State of the Art International Symposium; April 20-24, 1991; Chicago, Illinois
"Construction and Biomechanical Properties of Poly–l-lactic Acid Mini-Plates for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery," 36th Annual Meeting, Plastic Surgery Research Council; May 7, 1991; Charlottesville, VA
"Hair Transplantation Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons; 60th Annual Scientific Meeting; September 22-26, 1991; Seattle, Washington
"Long-Term Follow-up of Children’s Facial Fractures," American Academy of Pediatrics; Annual Meeting, October 26-31, 1991; New Orleans, Louisiana
"Salvage Techniques for Hair Restoration," Reoperative Aesthetic Surgery of the Face and Breast (UAB Program); March 16-19, 1992; Naples, Florida
"Secondary Rhinoplasty Without Cartilage Grafts: Prevention and Correction of Complications Following Transaxillary Augmentation," Reoperative Aesthetic Surgery of the Face and Breast (UAB Program); March 16-19, 1992; Naples, Florida
"Calcific Capsulitis: Breast Ptosis and Symmetry," A Preliminary Analysis of 3,247 Breast Augmentations of 25 Years: Memorial Hospital Annual Plastic Surgery Symposium: "Controversies in Breast Surgery;" April 23-26, 1992; Fort Lauderdale, Florida
"Surgical Hair Restoration Techniques," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., Silver Anniversary Meeting; May 3-8, 1992; Los Angeles, California
"Male Pattern Baldness – Corrective Techniques," American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons; September 20-24, 1992; Washington, D.C.
"Hair Restoration," Reoperative Aesthetic Surgery (UAB Program); April 1-4, 1993; Amelia Island, Florida
"Techniques for Correction of Nasal Tip Problems," Reoperative Aesthetic Surgery (UAB Program); April 1-4, 1993; Amelia Island, Florida
"Surgical Hair Restoration Techniques for Male Pattern Baldness," The Aesthetic Society’s 26th Annual Meeting; April 18-23, 1993; Boston, Massachusetts
"Male Pattern Baldness – Corrective Techniques, ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Meeting; September 18-22, 1993; New Orleans, LA
"Use of Biodegradable Plates in Facial Trauma," Advances & Controversies in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma; November 18-21, 1993; Dallas, Texas
"An Analysis of the Critical Concepts of the Latham Dentomaxillary Advancement Appliance," International Symposium on Surgical Techniques in Cleft Lip and Palate: Solving Difficult Problems; April 12-16, 1994; Dallas, Texas
"The Funnel Pharyngoplasty: A New Procedure for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Velopharyngeal Incompetence," The Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons; June 1994; Boca Raton, Florida (Best Paper Reward)
"Endoscopic Exploration of the Orbit," Endoscopy in Plastic Surgery: A Consensus Multi-Disciplinary Symposium; July 20-24, 1994; Birmingham, Alabama
"Endoscopic View of Liposuction," Endoscopy in Plastic Surgery: A Consensus Multi-Disciplinary Symposium; July 20-24, 1994; Birmingham, Alabama
"Male Pattern Baldness – Corrective Techniques," 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS; September 24-28, 1994; San Diego, California
"The Funnel Pharyngoplasty: A New Procedure for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Velopharyngeal Incompetence," 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS; September 24-28, 1994; San Diego, California
"The Effect of the Latham Device on the Growth of Infants with Cleft Lip and Palate," American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 52nd Annual Meeting; April 24-29, 1995; Tampa, Florida
"Revisiting the Chondromucosal Flap: An Elegant Solution to Columellalar Deformities," ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS; November 9-13, 1996; Dallas, Texas
"Short Term Effects of Palatoplasty on Eustachian Tube Function," American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology; May 16, 1997; Scottsdale, Arizona
"The Role of Endoscopy and Implant Texturing in Transaxillary Submuscular Breast Augmentation," Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons; June 8, 1998; Naples, FL
GRANT SUPPORT:
Plastic Surgery Research Grant (PSEF); "Construction of Bioabsorbable Plating System with Poly-l-lactic Acid," 1992 – 93 ($5,000.00)
Research Grant from The Lipoplasty Society of North America; "Study Of Autologous Fat Transplantation and Growth Factors," 1991 ($3,330.00)
PUBLICATIONS:
"Classification of Donor Hair in Male Pattern Baldness and Operations for Each Type," J.W. Devine, Jr., M.D., P.S. Howard, M.D.; Facial Plastic Surgery, 2:3; Spring 1985.
"Fractures of the Mandible," P.S. Howard, M.D., S.A. Wolfe, M.D.; Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 17:5; November 1986; pp. 391-407.
"Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness: Update," J.W. Devine, Jr., M.D., P.S. Howard, M.D., Rolf E.A. Norstrom, M.D.; Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., 1986; pp. 273-308.
"An Epidemiologic Study of Maxillofacial Trauma at Carraway Methodist Medical Center, A Level I Trauma Center," S. Metzinger, M.D., P.S. Howard, M.D.; Alabama Medicine, Vol. 57:12; June 1988; pp. 23-31.
"Male Pattern Baldness," P.S. Howard, M.D.; Current Therapy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, October 1988; B.C. Decker, Inc.
"The Politics of Medicine and the Image of Physicians," P.S. Howard, M.D.; Jefferson County Medical Society PULSE, Vol. 7:6; June/July 1991.
"Minimal Expansion for Correction of Male Pattern Baldness," L.R. McCafferty, M.D., Paul S. Howard, M.D.; Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 34:4; April 1995.
"The Enigmatic Josiah C. Nott of Mobile: Physician, Surgeon, Educator, and Racial Theorist," P.S. Howard, M.D.; Alabama Medicine, Vol. 65:2-4; 1995.
"Endoscopic Transaxillary Submuscular Augmentation Mammoplasty with Textured Saline Breast Implants," P.S. Howard, M.D., Bryan D.Oslin, M.D., John R. Moore, M.D.; Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 37:1; July 1996.
"A Modification of the Primary Nasal Correction in the Rotation-Advancement Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair," Greg Armstrong, B.S., Robert W. Burk, III, M.D., Donald W. Griffin, M.D., P. S. Howard, M.D.; Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 38:3; March 1997.
"Soft Tissue Coverage of the Neural Elements After Myelomeningocele Repair," S.B. Seidel, M.D., P.M. Gardner, M.D., P.S. Howard, M.D.; Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 37:3; September 1996.
"J. Marion Sims and Nathan Bozeman: The Flight for Priority in the Surgical Repair of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula," P.S. Howard, M.D., T.W. Sheehy, M.D.; MASA Review, Spring/Summer 1997.
"The Incidence, Classification, Etiology, and Embryology of Oral Clefts," J.B. Thornton, D.M.D., M.A., S. Nimer, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D., P.S. Howard, M.D.; Seminars in Orthodontics, Vol. 2:3; September 1996.
"A Role of Endoscopy and Implant Texture in Transaxillary Submuscular Breast Augmentation," Paul S. Howard, M.D.; Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 42:3; March 1999.
"J. Marion Sims: A Study of the Alabama Years and the Treatment of Vesico-Vaginal Fistulas," Paul S. Howard, M.D.; MASA
Review, Spring/Summer 1997.
"John Allan Wyeth: Alabamian, Confederate Soldier, Author, and Master Surgeon," Paul S. Howard, M.D., MASA Review, Fall 1996.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
"Calf Augmentation and Correction of Contour Deformities," Clinics of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 18:3; July 1991; pp. 601-613.
"Hair Restoration in Male Pattern Baldness," Mastery of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 3; 1994; First Edition; pp. 2088-98.
"Secondary Corrections for Cleft Lip and Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity," Paul S. Howard, M.D. and D. Ralph Millard, Jr., M.D., Reoperative Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; J.C. Grotting, Editor; Quality Medical Publishing, Inc.; 1995, St. Louis; pp.761-797.
"Reoperative Craniofacial Surgery with Emphasis on Alloplastic Failure," Paul Howard, M.D., Jeff Hartog, M.D., S. Anthony Wolfe, M.D.; Reoperative Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; J.C.Grotting, Editor; Quality Medical Publishing, Inc.; 1995, St. Louis; pp. 847-868.
"Complications in Endoscopic Plastic Surgery," Paul S. Howard, M.D., Paul M. Gardner, M.D., M.D. Luis O. Vasconez, M.D., Grady B.Core, M.D.; Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Vol. 22:4; October 1995.
POSTER PRESENTATION:
"Cranifrontonasal Dysplasia – A New Family and Literature Review Reveal Evidence for Genetic Anticipation," V.K. Proud, M.D., J. Moore, M.D., Paul S. Howard, M.D.; XV David W. Smith Workshop in Malformation and Morphogenesis; 8/4/94 – 8/9/94, Tampa, FL
VIDEOTAPES:
"Endoscopically Assisted Augmentation Mammoplasty: Transaxillary Approach," Paul S. Howard, M.D., Grady Core, M.D., Brian Oslin, M.D, Foad Nabai, M.D., Monte Eaves, M.D.; The Plastic Surgery Education Library, 1994, Birmingham, AL
TEACHING:
Attending Plastic Surgeon, UAB, Plastic Surgery Resident assigned to Service at all times, 1990-1997.
Responsible for coordinating Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, 1995.
Attending for Plastic Surgery Chief Resident Aesthetic Clinic (approximately 100 operations per year).
Provide summer employment opportunity for incoming second-year Medical students (Stipend funded by NewFace Foundation, Inc.).
Member, Embryology Sub-Committee, charged with determining need for embryology lectures during first and second years of medical school.
Pediatric Plastic Surgery elective for medical students.
RESEARCH:
Preoperative Blood Level Concentrations of Locally Injected Lidocaine and Epinephrine in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients – (IRB) study to measure blood levels of local anesthetics to determine quantitative dosage usage in children. Obtain adequate scientific information on the levels of lidocaine during surgical repair for cleft lip and palate, and establish documented evidence relating to the safety of commercially available injectable lidocaine with Epinephrine products (funded by grant from NewFace Foundation, Inc.).
Multispecialty (IRB) Study: "Evaluation of the Effects of Cleft Palate Repair in Eustachian Tube Function," Brian Wiatrak, M.D., Paul S. Howard, M.D.,
Original historical work directed toward certain issues of surgical experimental and care during the 19th Century in Alabama. Collaboration with former curator, Marion McGuinn, Reynolds
Historical Library. Subject matter has included work on J. Marion Sims, M.D., Josiah C. Nott, M.D., and John A. Wyeth, M.D.
Analysis of a Preliminary Creep Deformation Model of the Infant Cleft Maxilla; Evangelos C. Eleftheriou and Paul S. Howard, M.D. (partially funded by the NewFace Foundation Inc.).
"Microform Cleft Lip and Submucous Cleft Palate: A Histopathologic Study" (Funded by grant from NewFace Foundation, Inc.).
SERVICE:
Founder and President of the NewFace Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation for education, clinical care, and research for children born with facial deformities.
Vice-Chairman, Festival of Trees Men’s Committee; The Children’s Hospital of Alabama, 1994-1995.
Creator and Moderator of "Recollections: A Personal Perspective on the History of the University of Alabama School of Medicine," a video history project documenting the history of the School of Medicine.
Jefferson County Medical Society, Board Directors Representative for Body Trek, Inc. (1994-1996).
Admissions Selection Committee – the University of Alabama School of Medicine 1994-1995.
Invited Specialty Representative – Mutual Assurance of Alabama Board of Directors 1992-1999.
International missions to Romania in (October 1995) and Honduras (July 2000), to provide plastic surgery to facial deformed children.
Service Physician for the Children’s Rehabilitative Service of Alabama. Providing Pediatric Plastic Surgery for underprivileged children.
