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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 54
Dr. Richard Howells II, MD
3.9 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Altoona, PA.
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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 54
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Altoona, PA.

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Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Altoona, PA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from West Virginia University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Dr. Howells II has experience treating conditions like Chronic Sinusitis, Sinusitis and Nonsuppurative Otitis Media among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howells II received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howells II is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Acute Sinusitis
Otitis Media
Pharyngitis
Suppurative Otitis Media
TMJ
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenoiditis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngeal Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Meniere's Disease
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Obstructive Laryngitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Black Hairy Tongue
Bone Cancer
Candidal Otitis Externa
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Cleft Palate
Cleft Soft Palate
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Geographic Tongue
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nonobliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parosmia
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Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrush
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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    myBlue Access EPO
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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    Options PPO
  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
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Locations

  1. 1 Ear Nose and Throat Associates of Central PA PC
    3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 944-5357
  2. 2 Penn Highlands Huntingdon
    1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 641-9550
  3. 3 Nason Hospital
    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
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Aug 11, 2020
NO NEED TO WORRY WITH DR. HOWELLS. I HIGHLY RECOMMED HIM. HE IS CAPABLE OF HANDLING YOUR SITUATION AND IS VERY CARING. HE TAKES TIME WITH YOU AND DOESN'T RUSH OUT OF THE ROOM TO THE PATIENT. HE DID THE BALLON PROCEDURE ON MY SINUS AND OPENED UP THE MAXILLARY AREA. THIS WAS DONE ON JULY 31, 2020 AND TODAY IS AUGUST 11, 2020 AND ALREADY I CAN BREATHE BETTER. I WORRIED MYSELF SICK OVER THIS SO PLEASE DON'T DO THAT!! ITS ALL GOOD. I AM VERY HAPPY EVEN THOUGH IT MEANT SURGERY.
DIANA SMYCHYNSKY — Aug 11, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Altoona, PA and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1996. He specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat.
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Ear, Nose, and Throat
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  • West Virginia University
    1996
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  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Howells II, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howells II' profile.

Dr. Howells II frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Sinusitis, Sinusitis and Nonsuppurative Otitis Media. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Howells II, MD is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Howells II, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Upmc Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA

  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon

    1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA

  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA