Dr Julie Howle

Associate Professor Julie Howle is a highly esteemed surgical oncologist at Westmead Hospital, where she leads both the Melanoma and Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Groups. In addition to her clinical work, she holds positions as a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Sydney and a Visiting Medical Officer at Mt Druitt Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital. Professionally, A/Prof Howle undertook her medical education at the University of Sydney, graduating with First Class Honours, and completed her training in general surgery in 2005. She has since spent two years in subspecialty training in surgical oncology and earned a Masters of Surgery. Her role at Westmead Hospital commenced in 2008, and she is an associate of the Melanoma Institute of Australia. Alongside her clinical work, A/Prof Howle holds a keen interest in surgical education and was the Chair of the NSW Training Committee for General Surgery from 2014-2016. She is an author of the newest Clinical Practice Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma and is active in both clinical and translational research in melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma. Her special interests include melanoma and advanced non-melanoma skin cancers such as Merkel cell carcinoma, soft tissue tumors and sarcoma, and thyroid and parathyroid diseases. A/Prof Howle's dedication to her field has earned her a reputation as a leading surgical oncologist committed to providing her patients with the highest standard of care.