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Dr. Howard D. Krein MD

Dr. Howard D. Krein MD

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Dr. Howard D. Krein MD

Dr. Howard D. Krein MD

Overview

Dr. Howard D. Krein is an ENT-otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Howard D. Krein accepts Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Howard D. Krein is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Otolaryngologists (you probably know them as ear, nose and throat doctors or ENTs) specialize in head and neck problems ranging from hearing loss and sleep apnea to tonsillectomies and tumors.

Subspecialties

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgery

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Provides clear explanation

Patients recommend

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Listens attentively

Practices at Best Hospital

Provides clear explanation

Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patients recommend

Patients would recommend to friends and family.

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Listens attentively

Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

744 Reviews Total|7 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

Inclusion in Decisions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the degree to which they felt included by this physician in care and treatment decisions

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Krein

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Endoscopic sinus surgeryEndoscopic sinus surgery can treat sinus conditions by removing blockages and improving drainage.

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Acute sinusitisAcute sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses often caused by infections, leading to facial pain and congestion.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

925 Chestnut St, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

(215) 955-6760

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Where does Dr. Krein practice?

Doctor’s Office

Jefferson University Physicians

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH

Residency, Surgery, 2001-2002

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH

Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002-2006

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Other Training, 2006-2007

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Internship, Transitional Year, 2000-2001

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Certified in Otolaryngology

PA State Medical License

Active through 2024

VA State Medical License

Active through 2008

NJ State Medical License

Active through 2025

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2011

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013

Publications

Complications and Functional Outcomes After Esophageal Reconstruction with an Intact Larynx.

Aarti Agarwal, Ramez Philips, Michele Fiorella, Dev R Amin, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

A Survey of Microvascular Technique Preferences Among American Head Neck Society Members.

Ramez Philips, Keisha A Best, Aarti Agarwal, Hamad Sagheer, Yamil Selman, Larissa Sweeney, Mark Wax, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Adam Luginbuhl, Joseph Curry

Factors Predicting Discharge Disposition Following Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction.

Tekumalla, S., Tekumalla, S., Ayan Kumar, Meghan Crippen, Meryam Guler, Neha Garg, Sruti Tekumalla, Eric Barbarite, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Megha Chandna, Marah Sakkal

The Impact of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions on Overall Oral, Palpebral Fissure, and Brow Height Symmetry in a Patient with Facial Synkinesis.

Alapati, R., Sarah F Wagoner, Emily S Sagalow, Ayan T Kumar, Kurren Gill, Dev Amin, Raphael Banoub, Eric Barbarite, Rahul Alapati, Joel Stanek, Stacey Baer, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Megha Chandna

Evaluating YouTube Videos on Facelift Surgery for Facial Rejuvenation as a Resource for Patients.

Zachary T Elliot, Joseph S Lu, Daniel Campbell, Kevin B Xiao, Vanessa Christopher, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Functional and Symmetry Outcomes After Forehead Flap Reconstruction of Medial Peri-Ocular Defects.

Aarti Agarwal, Ramez Philips, Kathryn Landers, Samantha Savitch, Eric Barbarite, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Recovery Benefit With Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Patients Receiving Rhinoplasty.

Ayan T Kumar, Michelle Hwang, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Estephan, L., Emily S Sagalow, Leonard E Estephan

Correction to: Design, printing optimization, and material testing of a 3D-printed nasal osteotomy task trainer.

Lauren Schlegel, Eric Malani, Sara Belko, Ayan Kumar, Eric Barbarite, Howard Krein, Ryan Hefelfnger, Morgan Hutchinson, Robert Pugliese

Design, printing optimization, and material testing of a 3D-printed nasal osteotomy task trainer.

Lauren Schlegel, Eric Malani, Sara Belko, Ayan Kumar, Eric Barbarite, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Morgan Hutchinson, Robert Pugliese

Assessing Postoperative Recovery With Volatile Gas Versus Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Patients With and Without Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Emily S Sagalow, Leonard Estephan, Julianna Rodin, Ashwin Ananth, Brian Curcio, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Adam Thaler, Patrick Hunt, Maurits Boon, Colin Huntley, Stewart, M.

Tap-Tap: Learning Endonasal and Percutaneous Nasal Osteotomy Techniques on 3D-Printed Midface Models.

Lauren Schlegel, Ayan Kumar, Vanessa Christopher, Sara Belko, Eric Barbarite, Robert Pugliese, Howard Krein, Morgan Hutchinson, Ryan Heffelfinger

Artificial intelligence for objectively measuring years regained after facial rejuvenation surgery.

Zachary T Elliott, Alekya Bheemreddy, Ann M Martin, Vanessa Christopher, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Michele Fiorella

Rate of Fat Graft Volume Loss After Parotidectomy.

Emily S Sagalow, Vanessa Christopher, Raphael G Banoub, Kurren S Gill, Vivian Xu, Nikhita Jain, Nicholas Elmer, Tingting Zhan, Joel J Stanek, Michelle Hwang, Howard D Krein, Ryan N Heffelfinger, Kabir Malkani

Impact of great auricular nerve sacrifice on sensory disturbance after parotidectomy.

Emily S Sagalow, Alyssa K Givens, Kurren Gill, Vivian Xu, Nicholas Elmer, Rohan Ganti, Tingting Zhan, Joel Stanek, Michelle S Hwang, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Kabir Malkani

A randomized control trial employing infraorbital nerve stimulation as a neural distractor during nasopharyngeal swab.

Sarah Sussman, Kurren Gill, Sarah Wagoner, Joel Stanek, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein

Postoperative Opioid-Prescribing Practices in Nasal Surgery: A Prospective Study.

S. Hamad Sagheer, Brian M. Yan, Cory D. Bovenzi, Uche Nwagu, David Cognetti, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Online Ratings of Facial Plastic Surgeons: Worthwhile Additions to Conventional Patient Experience Surveys

Cory D. Bovenzi, Kirstin A. Manges, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Sonic Rhinoplasty: Review and Updated Uses.

Nikolaus Hjelm, Jared Goldfarb, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Edmund A. Pribitkin

Postoperative Anatomic Position of Mandibular Free Flap Neocondyles Affects Patient Symptoms.

Brian Swendseid, Ramez Philips, Ryan A. Rimmer, Richard A. Goldman, Adam Luginbuhl, Joseph Curry, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

First Bite Syndrome After Parotidectomy: A Case Series and Review of Literature

Vivian Xu, Kurren S. Gill, Jared Goldfarb, Cory D. Bovenzi, Roxana Moayer, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Design and Printing of a Low-Cost 3D-Printed Nasal Osteotomy Training Model: Development and Feasibility Study.

Michelle Ho, Jared Goldfarb, Roxana Moayer, Uche Nwagu, Rohan Ganti, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Morgan Hutchinson

Factors impacting successful salvage of the failing free flap.

Larissa Sweeny, Joseph Curry, Meghan B. Crawley, Taylor Cave, Matthew Stewart, Adam Luginbuhl, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein, Daniel Petrisor, Adam Bender-Heine, Mark K. Wax

Natural History and Consequences of Nonunion in Mandibular and Maxillary Free Flaps

Brian Swendseid, Ayan Kumar, Larissa Sweeny, Tingting Zhan, Richard A. Goldman, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Adam Luginbuhl, Joseph Curry

Long-Term Complications of Osteocutaneous Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction:

Brian Swendseid, Ayan Kumar, Larissa Sweeny, Mark K. Wax, Tingting Zhan, Richard A. Goldman, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Adam Luginbuhl, Joseph Curry

Shift in the timing of microvascular free tissue transfer failures in head and neck reconstruction.

Larissa Sweeny, Michael C. Topf, Mark K. Wax, Eben L. Rosenthal, Benjamin J. Greene, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein, Adam Luginbuhl, Daniel Petrisor, Scott H. Troob, Brian B. Hughley, Steve Hong, Tingting Zhan, Joseph Curry

Reconstructive trends and complications following parotidectomy: incidence and predictors in 11,057 cases

Cory D. Bovenzi, Peter Ciolek, Meghan M. Crippen, Joseph Curry, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Orbital outcomes after orbit-sparing surgery and free flap reconstruction.

Ramez Philips, Michael C. Topf, Alexander Graf, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Adam Luginbuhl, Joseph Curry

Safety of Concurrent Endoscopic Browlift and Blepharoplasty.

Nikolaus Hjelm, Akshay Sanan, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Functional outcomes of temporomandibular joint reconstruction with vascularized tissue

Nikolaus Hjelm, Timothy Ortlip, Michael C. Topf, Adam Luginbuhl, Joseph Curry, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Factors Associated with Free Flap Failures in Head and Neck Reconstruction

Meghan B. Crawley, Larissa Sweeny, Prasanti Ravipati, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein, Adam Luginbuhl, Richard A. Goldman, Joseph Curry

Thermistor-controlled subdermal skin tightening for the aging face: Clinical outcomes and efficacy.

Akshay Sanan, Nikolaus Hjelm, Patrick Tassone, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak after microvascular reconstruction of craniofacial defects with orbital exenteration.

Kurren S. Gill, David Hsu, Patrick Tassone, John Pluta, Gurston Nyquist, Howard Krein, Jurij R. Bilyk, Ann P. Murchison, Alfred M. Iloreta, James J. Evans, Ryan Heffelfinger, Joseph Curry

Naso- or Orbitocutaneous Fistulas after Free Flap Reconstruction of Orbital Exenteration Defects: Retrospective Study, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis.

Patrick Tassone, Kurren S. Gill, David Hsu, Gurston Nyquist, Howard Krein, Jurij R. Bilyk, Anna P. Murchison, James J. Evans, Ryan Heffelfinger, Joseph Curry

Morbidity and Survival in Elderly Patients Undergoing Free Flap Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Candace A. Mitchell, Richard A. Goldman, Joseph Curry, David Cognetti, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Adam Luginbuhl

Effects of a Fibrin Sealant on Skin Graft Tissue Adhesion in a Rodent Model.

Mark D. Balceniuk, Nicholas A. Wingate, Howard Krein, Joseph Curry, David Cognetti, Ryan Heffelfiner, Adam Luginbuhl

Esthetic and functional reconstruction after parotidectomy in pediatric patients - A case series.

Lucas M. Bryant, David Cognetti, Adam L. Baker, Sudeep Roy, Douglas R. Johnston, Joseph Curry, Howard Krein

Piriform aperture enlargement for nasal obstruction.

Sudeep Roy, Alfred M. Iloreta, Lucas M. Bryant, Howard Krein, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Ryan Heffelfinger

A preliminary report of percutaneous craniofacial osteoplasty in a rat calvarium.

William J. Parkes, Jewel D. Greywoode, Brian J. O'Hara, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein

Subcutaneous vs Intramuscular Botulinum Toxin: Split-Face Randomized Study

Eli A. Gordin, Adam L. Luginbuhl, Timothy Ortlip, Ryan Heffelfinger, Howard Krein

Microvascular free flap reconstruction of orbitocraniofacial defects.

Ryan Heffelfinger, Ann P. Murchison, William J. Parkes, Howard Krein, Joseph Curry, James J. Evans, Jurij R. Bilyk

Use of the Anterolateral Thigh in Cranio-Orbitofacial Reconstruction

William J. Parkes, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger, Joseph Curry

Reconstruction of the radial forearm free flap donor site using integra artificial dermis

Ryan C. Murray, Eli A. Gordin, Kapil Saigal, Douglas Leventhal, Howard Krein, Ryan N. Heffelfinger

Management of auricular hematoma and the cauliflower ear.

Jewel D. Greywoode, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Howard Krein

Parotid gland trauma.

Eli A. Gordin, James J. Daniero, Howard Krein, Maurits Boon

Management of acute soft tissue injury to the auricle.

Leela S. Lavasani, Douglas Leventhal, Minas Constantinides, Howard Krein

Recombinant human tissue factor pathway inhibitor prevents thrombosis in a venous tuck model.

Waleed H. Ezzat, John P. Dahl, Adam Luginbuhl, Eli A. Gordin, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Assessment of microvascular anastomosis training in otolaryngology residencies: Survey of United States program directors

Adam Luginbuhl, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Assessment of microvascular anastomosis training in otolaryngology residencies: survey of United States program directors.

Adam Luginbuhl, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Nerve Monitoring and Stimulation During Endoscopic Neck Surgery in the Pig

Lisa Danielle Grunebaum, David Rosen, Howard Krein, William M. Keane, Mark T. Curtis, Debra Tereschuk, Edmund A. Pribitkin

Color-specific enhancement of digital photographs for identification of the extent of cutaneous malignancy.

Howard Krein, Steven S. Greenbaum, David Reiter

Oculoplastic Update: Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

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Works at Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

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