“It is a great honor to lead teams of skilled professionals that bring excellent surgical outcomes to patients.”
Dr. Russell Howerton is board certified in surgical oncology (cancer). He is a professor in the Department of Surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Dr. Howerton received his bachelor’s degree at Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree at Vanderbilt University. He completed residencies in general surgery at New England Baptist Hospital and Vanderbilt University and a fellowship at London Hammersmith Hospital.
Away from work, he enjoys hiking, tending to his family farm and spending time with his wife, 4 daughters and 4 grandchildren.