Dr. Howard Krein, MD, PhD, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Philadelphia, PA | WebMD
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Howard Krein

Dr. Howard D. Krein, MD, PhD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

FEATURED REVIEW

"Dr. Krein did my facial reconstruction after cancer took my eye and all contents of the orbital cavity. I was terrified about losing my eye but after meeting Dr. Krein ..."

OVERVIEW

As Associate Professor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Philadelphias prestigious Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Krein is considered to be an outstanding teacher and lecturer. He routinely gives lectures and teaches courses on many of the intricacies of facial plastic surgery to both medical students, residents and other physicians. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, fat transfers, facial augmentation, wrinkle treatment, corrective surgery for facial defects, ear reshaping, microtia repair, microsurgery and reconstruction of cancer patients and extensive post-traumatic deformities. He also is considered to be one of the experts when it comes to Botox and injectable fillers (Restylane, Juvaderm, Radiesse, Sculptra).

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

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3.5 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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Jefferson Otolaryngology
925 Chestnut St Fl 6
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
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"The worst doctor I have ever seen! Did not even step all the way in the room. Drove a good distance to see him and waited for ever in the office for him to not even care to listen or evaluate me. My was in tears for my wife as I watch her struggle every day! It broke my heart. "
  • December 4, 2022
"Dr. Krein did my facial reconstruction after cancer took my eye and all contents of the orbital cavity. I was terrified about losing my eye but after meeting Dr. Krein I felt reassured and everything went well, no complications. He's skilled, kind, explains everything clearly, and has a great manner with patients."
  • October 7, 2022
"I absolutely love Dr. Krein. He’s very honest. Straight forward. Very kind. Wonderful bedside manner. Caring. Knowledgeable. I highly recommend him. "
  • September 15, 2022
"Dr. Krein performed my Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction in 2020 and left me in a chronic, debilitating nightmare of pain. The surgery has completely destroyed my quality of life in every way imaginable. I was a healthy, physically fit person and my life has been horribly changed by a surgery that, in my opinion, was completely unnecessary. I wish I never heard of Dr. Krein. If he tells you that you need a Turbinate Reduction, seek a 2nd opinion. I originally went to see Dr. Krein to correct a collapsed nasal wall and as explained by another surgeon, it would be a fairly simple, low risk procedure to correct this issue. I expressed my concerns and wishes to Dr. Krein for only wanting the most conservative procedure. Instead, Dr. Krein insisted that I needed 5 surgical procedures. Along with correcting the collapsed nasal wall with Alar Batten grafts, he stated that I also needed a Septoplasty and Turbinate reduction. He told me not to worry, he had done the procedures “thousands ...
of times , without problems.” My surgery took over 5 hours, and I was one of the last patients to leave the surgical center that night. Six days after surgery, when my stents were removed, Dr. Krein examined me declaring that my nose was “wide open” and I could go back to normal activities. Before I was even halfway home, I knew something was wrong. My nose felt like a wide open tunnel and the air I breathed through my nostrils was piercing, bone dry, and ice-cold. It did not feel like a normal, comforting sensation of air going into my nose. It was excruciating. I tried blocking my nostrils to stop the painful, icy cold air from entering my nose. The first night was one of the most horrific nights of my life. It was impossible to sleep. I laid in bed, crying in pain and gasping for air. I got up every 2 hours to spray saline into my nostrils to try and relieve the dryness. That sensation has been with me every day since my surgery, nothing but horrific dryness and icy cold air no matter what the weather conditions are. I am constantly weak, with headaches and fatigue. I have no sense of smell. My nose does not function in any way, shape or form. I am unable to sleep. My quality of life had diminished beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I notified Dr. Krein as my condition only worsened. Within weeks, I was almost completely bed-ridden, barely able to get out of bed, or do anything without my husbands help. My family watched me suffer and deteriorate. To this day, over 15 months later, it is still a painful struggle to breathe and get through each day. I no longer have any natural moisture in my nose and must manually moisturize it every few hours, day and night, a never-ending nightmare. The lining inside my nose seems irreparably destroyed by this surgery. In addition to sense of smell, which I no longer have; it doesn’t warm, humidify or filter the air. Breathing, like a regular person, is now alien to me. The air is icy and piercing cold, no matter what I do. The dryness is unbearable. My breathing ability through my nose is far worse than prior to surgery. As a result, my world is now incredibly small. I was never told of risks other than possible loss of smell. Before you get a Turbinate Reduction, know ALL the risks: including complete loss of functionality of the nose, (no ability to humidify, warm or filter the air), complete loss of a normal comfortable breathing sensation, being incapable of sleeping through the night, extremely painful nasal dryness, headaches, weakness, extreme fatigue from being in constant, inhumane, never-ending pain. "
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  • July 16, 2021
"Dr. Krein is an exceptional communicator and very personable. I had a very positive experience, easy recovery, and I cannot overstate this doctor’s skill - my results are astounding! Choose Dr. Krein if you want an elite professional, a very patient-centered experience, and truly amazing results."
  • May 26, 2020

LOCATIONS

Jefferson Otolaryngology
Jefferson Otolaryngology Associates
925 Chestnut St Fl 6
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Tel: (215) 955-6760
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  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Alopecia (Hair Loss)
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Blepharoplasty ( Eye Lid Lift )
  • Blepharoplasty ( Eyelid Lift )
  • Blepharoplasty (excess Eyelid Skin Removal)
  • Blepharoplasty (eye Lid Surgery) For Cosmetic And Non-cosmetic Purposes
  • Blepharoplasty (eyelid Surgery)
  • Botox
  • Botox - to Improve Wrinkles
  • Brow Lift
  • Brow Lift - to Raise Brows To A More Youthful Position
  • Cancer Reconstruction
  • Chin Augmentation (genioplasty)
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Implants
  • Chin Implants, Chin Surgery, Revision Rhinoplasty And More
  • Closed Reduction Fracture
  • Congestion
  • Cosmetic surgeries
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dysphagia (swallowing Difficulties)
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Reduction
  • Face & Neck
  • Face & Neck Lift
  • Face & Neckprocedures
  • Face and Neck Rejuvenation
  • Face Lift (rhytidectomy)
  • Face Lift Dentures
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship
Medical College of Virginia/VCU Richmond Virginia
Graduated 2007
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Graduated 2006
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Graduated 2002
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Graduated 2001
Medical School
Thomas Jefferson University - Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Graduated 2000
Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Piscataway, New Jersey
Graduated 2000
Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Piscataway, New Jersey
Graduated 1994
Rutgers University Camden, New Jersey
Graduated 1990

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED 

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