Dean J. Fardo, M.D.

Dr. Fardo has extensive training and experience in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the face and body and is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition to his board certification, he is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). This organization is for a select group of board certified plastic surgeons and is by invitation only. Dr. Fardo was also a staff physician at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation where he specialized in cosmetic and oculoplastic surgery.

Dean J. Fardo, MD is a native of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fardo obtained his B.S. degree in both biology and engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he graduated with Honors and was elected into AOA, The National Medical Honor Society. Dr. Fardo completed both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at the Grand Rapids/Michigan State University program. After completing his residency, Dr. Fardo sought out the best additional cosmetic surgery training available and he completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and an oculoplastic (eyelid) fellowship at PACES Plastic Surgery.

After his training was completed, Dr. Fardo was Attending Staff Physician at world renowned Cleveland Clinic for 3 years. His specialties there were cosmetic and oculoplastic surgery.

Dr. Fardo is board certified in Plastic Surgery and a member of numerous medical societies. He has authored scientific publications and textbook chapters and has lectured at several Plastic Surgery meetings. Recently, Dr. Fardo contributed an article to the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, entitled "The 'Anterior-Only' Approach to Neck Rejuvenation: An Alternative to Face Lift Surgery".

Dr. Fardo is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).