Dr. D. Brent Howley, FRCSC
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
Originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Dr. Howley began his academic journey at St. Francis Xavier University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree. He went on to earn his Medical Doctorate from Dalhousie University in Halifax.
Initially training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Western Ontario, Dr. Howley later redirected his focus to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his residency at the University of Toronto, one of the top plastic surgery programs in Canada.
In 2006, Dr. Howley returned to the Maritimes and has since been an integral part of New Brunswick's medical community. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of East Coast Surgical Centre, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility and the second out-of-hospital surgical centre in the Atlantic Provinces. East Coast Surgical Centre was established to provide an exceptional patient experience, combining cutting-edge technology with a personalized, dignified, and comfortable setting for patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff.
He also serves as Medical Director of Glo Skin in both Dieppe and Quispamsis, where he oversees a team of aesthetic professionals offering a wide range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
Within his private practice, Dr. Howley's clinical interests include facial aesthetics, breast rejuvenation for both men and women, body contouring and more. He is known for delivering natural-looking results and for his team's dedication to excellence, discretion, and compassionate care.
Dr. Howley holds hospital privileges as a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at the Moncton and Sackville Memorial Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, Department of Surgery, and remains committed to lifelong learning through ongoing education and hands-on training with the latest advancements in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
A passionate advocate for the transformative power of plastic surgery, Dr. Howley continues to positively impact his patients' lives through individualized care, surgical precision, and a deep respect for each person's goals and journey.
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Howley resides in Irishtown, New Brunswick with his wife, two daughters, and one bonus daughter. A true Maritimer at heart, he is passionate about boating, hunting, and fishing, and enjoys spending time outdoors whenever possible.