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Heather Faulkner, MD, Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, GA

HeatherR.FaulknerMDMPH, FACS(She/Her)

Plastic Surgery Atlanta, GA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Attending Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; Director, Clinical Research Program Emory Plastic Surgery

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  • Office

    550 Peachtree St NE
    WACC 435
    Atlanta, GA 30308
    Phone+1 404-686-8143
    Fax+1 978-882-6850

Summary

  • Dr. Heather Faulkner is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Atlanta, GA and is a full-time faculty member at the Emory University School of Medicine. She received her medical degree (MD) from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 2004 and received her masters in public health degree (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health in 2008. Prior to coming to Emory in 2021, Dr. Faulkner was a faculty member of Harvard Medical School and an attending plastic surgeon at the Massachusetts General Hospital from 2015-2021. She specializes in aesthetic/cosmetic/reconstructive plastic surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction and breast lift, breast augmentation with implants, breast revision, body contouring after massive weight loss/childbirth/aging, gender affirming surgery of the chest and breasts, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. She has nearly 50 publications and over 500 citings. She is an active member of multiple national plastic surgery organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and hold leaderships roles regionally and nationally.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2011 - 2014
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 2004 - 2011
  • Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Research, 2008 - 2009
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthMPH, Quantitative Methods, 2007 - 2008
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2023
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2015 - 2023
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2015
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French