Affiliated sites: ETSU Women's Health | The Childbirth Center | ETSU Physician and Associates | ETSU Department of OB/Gyn | Quillen College of Medicine

Meet our Physicians

Our physician staff includes both general Ob/Gyns and subspecialists in the areas of high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and gynecologic oncology. 

Our staff also include resident physicians, who assist in giving care to our patients under close supervision from our attending staff.



Howard E. Herrell, MD

Howard E. Herrell, MD

Assistant Professor

Areas of interest: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Urogynecology, Diabetes, Education

A native of East Tennessee, Dr. Herrell graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, majoring in Biochemistry and Classics. He then attended the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, where he graduated in 2004 and stayed here to complete his residency. He is married with four children. His areas on interest include diabetes in pregnancy, urogynecology (including female incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and treatment of interstitial cystitis), minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and obstetrics. His educational interests include novel methods of training, including simulation, web-based simulation, and educational videos. His has won multiple teaching awards and held numerous leadership positions.

Undergraduate Degree:

Medical School:

Residency: 		B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2000

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, 2004

ETSU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008