Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Heather Faulkner, MD
Plastic Surgery
About
Dr. Faulkner was born and raised in New York City. Dr. Faulkner earned her MD from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and her MPH in Quantitative Methods from the Harvard School of Public Health. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Southern California, a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and a reconstructive/aesthetic breast surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. She is board certified in general surgery and plastic surgery. Her primary clinical focus is aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breasts, chest, body, and extremities. She also performs non-surgical facial rejuvenation in the office with injectables. Her research interests include clinical outcomes, quality improvement, health disparities, and health services research in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
From 2015-2021, prior to joining the Emory faculty, Dr. Faulkner served as Director of Quality and Safety for the Division of Plastic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital, and Assistant Professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. She is an active member and holds leadership positions in national organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She has authored many research publications and given lectures on her research nationally and internationally on pediatric and adult plastic surgery. Dr. Faulkner is committed to excellence in patient care and patient safety. She is detail-oriented and enjoys providing personalized state-of-the art care to her patients.
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Physician Group Practice
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Academic Title
- Associate Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2015
Locations
Emory Aesthetic Center
3200 Downwood Circle Northwest
Ste 640
Atlanta,
GA
30327
Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 9
Atlanta,
GA
30308
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: Mass General Hospital, Plastic Surgery, 2015
- Residency: Vanderbilt University, Plastic Surgery, 2014
- Residency: University of Southern California, Surgery (General Surgery), 2011
- Internship: University of Southern California, Surgery (General Surgery), 2005
- Medical Education: Keck School of Medicine at USC, 2004
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2016
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons
- American Association of Plastic Surgeons
- Plastic Surgery Research Council
- American College of Surgeons
- Association of Women Surgeons
- Association of Academic Surgery
