Dr. Hardesty completed his medical degree at Loma Linda University, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He went on to complete his General Surgery residency at Loma Linda University and Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by specialized fellowship training in Craniofacial and Pediatric Surgery at Washington University.
As the former Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Hardesty founded the nation's first nationally accredited and integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program. His dedication to education has helped train over 40 Board Certified Plastic Surgeons now practicing throughout Southern California and across the United States.
Dr. Hardesty has been consistently recognized among Castle Connolly's Top Doctors in America and has been ranked in the top 1% of all physicians by U.S. News and World Report. His expertise has led him to serve as a Senior Board Examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery for over a decade.
When not performing surgery, Dr. Hardesty dedicates time to international medical missions, having provided care in Africa, Argentina, India, Mexico, Nepal, Vietnam, and the Philippines. He founded "Operation Good Samaritan" at Loma Linda University to provide surgical care and education to children in developing countries.
At home, Dr. Hardesty's greatest joy is his family, including his wife of over 35 years, Dr. Marti Baum-Hardesty, and their four children who have all pursued careers in healthcare: a Child Psychiatrist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant, and Optometrist. He currently works to provide the best plastic surgery care for his patients throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California regions.
Contact
Dr. Robert Hardesty, MD
7065 Indiana Avenue
Suite 201
Riverside, CA 92506
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
