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Dr. Sasha Howell

Areas of Interest
Skull base, spine, pediatrics

Background

Hometown
Cleburne, TX

Undergraduate School
University of Texas at Dallas
Major: Neuroscience

Medical School
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Bio

Sasha Howell, M.D., was born in Halifax Nova Scotia but raised in rural Texas most of her life. After her youngest sibling was born with spina bifida she became dedicated to a career in neurosurgery. Sasha has a strong background in basic science and translational research in the field of neuroscience. She hopes to continue her research throughout residency and beyond. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, spoiling her rescue dog and gardening.

Honors and Awards:

  • Graduated Texas A&M College of Medicine with Honors
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Outstanding Performance Award in Surgical Clerkship
  • Carolina Johnson ’88 Scholarship for high academic achievement
  • Texas A&M MD Plus Scholarship
  • Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience