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Dr. Hardesty is a distinguished plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He has established a prominent reputation for excellence in the Inland Empire and Southern California and is considered one of America's leading plastic surgeons. Patients from various parts of the United States seek his expertise for aesthetic procedures. Dr. Hardesty is known for his compassionate, ethical, and caring approach to patient care, alongside his surgical skills and experience as a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts: Loma Linda University, Cum Laude Medical Doctor: Loma Linda University, Alpha Omega Alpha General Surgery Residency: Loma Linda University, Board Certified (1985-1995) Plastic Surgery Residency: University of Pittsburgh, Board Certified (1990-present) Craniofacial and Pediatrics Fellowship: Washington University Academic Contributions

Dr. Hardesty served as the Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) and its affiliated hospitals. He founded the first nationally accredited and integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program at LLUMC. Dr. Hardesty has trained over 40 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons who practice in Southern California and throughout the United States. He holds the academic rank of Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

American Board of Plastic Surgery Service

Dr. Robert Hardesty has significantly contributed to the American Board of Plastic Surgery, participating in both sections of the Board Examinations, which certify candidates as Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons. He has served as a question author for the written exam and as a Senior Board Examiner for the oral exam for over a decade. This role reflects his extensive experience in both training and evaluating plastic surgery residents.

Leadership Roles

Dr. Robert Hardesty has held numerous leadership positions, including:

Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery: Loma Linda University Medical Center President, Medical Staff: Loma Linda University Medical Center Chairman: Plastic Surgery Research Council President: California Society of Plastic Surgery Awards and Recognition

Dr. Robert Hardesty has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of plastic surgery. He has lectured extensively and published in several scientific journals. His commitment to personalized, individualized patient care has been a hallmark of his success. He has been recognized by both his peers and patients, and has been listed in several nationally recognized publications and review organizations.

References

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"Loma Linda University Medical Center." Loma Linda University. Retrieved from llu.edu. ↩

"Dr. Hardesty's Professional Profile." American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Retrieved from plasticsurgery.org. ↩

"Board Certified Plastic Surgeon." American Board of Plastic Surgery. Retrieved from abplasticsurgery.org. ↩

"Board Examinations for Plastic Surgeons." American Board of Plastic Surgery. Retrieved from abplasticsurgery.org. ↩

"Senior Board Examiner Contributions." American Board of Plastic Surgery. Retrieved from abplasticsurgery.org. ↩

"Medical Staff Leadership at Loma Linda University." Loma Linda University Medical Center. Retrieved from llu.edu. ↩

"Plastic Surgery Research Council." Plastic Surgery Research Council. Retrieved from ps-rc.org. ↩

"California Society of Plastic Surgeons." California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Retrieved from californiaplasticsurgeons.org. ↩

"Publications by Dr. Hardesty." PubMed. Retrieved from pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. ↩

"Awards and Recognitions." American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Retrieved from plasticsurgery.org. ↩