Ronald Hoxworth, M.D. Chief of Plastic Surgery, UTSW University Hospitals Professor School Medical School Department Plastic Surgery You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Ronald E. Hoxworth, MD, FACS Dr. Ron Hoxworth is a Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, as well as, the Chief of Plastic Surgery for Univeristy Hospitals and Medical Director, University Surgical Services. He has attained dual board cerification by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hoxworth received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital followed by a fellowship in Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Throughout his career Dr. Hoxworth has recieved numerous awards for excellence in teaching, education and patient care. His clinical interests involve both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery; his extensive training and dual certification have allowed him to develop a successful focus in both areas. Dr. Hoxworth has published scientific papers, book chapters and articles on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, post bariatric surgery, liposuction and pediatric reconstructive surgery. He has also lectured extensively on these topics nationally. Dr. Hoxworth has extensive experience in abdominal wall and trunk reconstruction. He serves as Director of the UTSW Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Program and was Editor for the Trunk Reconstruction section of Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery. His research includes facial and nasal anatomy, abdominal wall physiology and reconstruction and pediatric reconstruction after trauma. He has served as a member of the clinical trials network committee for the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation; participating in a national study of evidenced based medicine and surgical patient safety. In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, Dr Hoxworth is an avid sports fan. He was an intercollegiate rower, competing nationally and internationally, including the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames. Currently he serves as a team physician for Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. Education Medical School Jefferson Medical College (2000) Internship Monmouth Medical Center (2001), General Surgery Residency Thomas Jefferson University (2005), General Surgery Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2007) Residency UT Southwestern Medical Center (2007), Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Other Post Graduate Training University of Texas at Dallas (2015) Research Interest Anatomic and Clinical Analysis in Rhinoplasty Anatomy of Facial Aging Body Contouring Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Venous Thromboembolism Prevention (VTEP) Publications Featured Publications "Validation of the Caprini Risk Assessment Model in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Patients Pannucci CJ, Bailey SH, Dreszer G, Wachtman CF, Zumsteg JW, Jaber RM, Hamill JB, Hume KM, Rubin JP, Neligan PC, Kallianen LK, Hoxworth RE, Pusic AL, and Wilkins EG Journal of the American College of Surgeons January 2011 212(1) 105-112 Poster 20 Impact of a Structured Rehabilitation Protocol on Hernia Recurrence after Operative Repair. Pezeshk RA, Yap LA, Pulikkottil BJ, Mapula S, Schaffer NE, Scott KM, Gordon P, Hoxworth RE PM R 2016 Sep 8 9S S167 Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Novel Approach to Postoperative Care Using Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Pezeshk RA, Pulikkottil BJ, Mapula S, Schaffer NE, Yap L, Scott K, Gordon P, Hoxworth RE Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2015 Sep 136 3 362e-9e Lateral Abdominal Wall Defects: The Importance of Anatomy and Technique for a Successful Repair. Pulikkottil BJ, Pezeshk RA, Daniali LN, Bailey SH, Mapula S, Hoxworth RE Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2015 Aug 3 8 e481 An Evidence Based Model for the Successful Treatment of Flank and Lateral Abdominal Wall Hernias. Pezeshk RA, Pulikkottil BJ, Bailey SH, Schaffer NE, Reece EM, Thornton NJ, Gupta AR, Hoxworth RE Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2015 Apr The role of biologic mesh in abdominal wall reconstruction: a systematic review of the current literature. Beale EW, Hoxworth RE, Livingston EH, Trussler AP Am. J. Surg. 2012 Oct 204 4 510-7 The effect of the columellar strut graft on nasal tip position in primary rhinoplasty. Rohrich RJ, Kurkjian TJ, Hoxworth RE, Stephan PJ, Mojallal A Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2012 Oct 130 4 926-32 Assessment of postoperative venous thromboembolism risk in plastic surgery patients using the 2005 and 2010 Caprini Risk score. Pannucci CJ, Barta RJ, Portschy PR, Dreszer G, Hoxworth RE, Kalliainen LK, Wilkins EG Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2012 Aug 130 2 343-53 The role of the columellar strut in rhinoplasty: indications and rationale. Rohrich RJ, Hoxworth RE, Kurkjian TJ Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2012 Jan 129 1 118e-125e The effect of postoperative enoxaparin on risk for reoperative hematoma. Pannucci CJ, Wachtman CF, Dreszer G, Bailey SH, Portschy PR, Hamill JB, Hume KM, Hoxworth RE, Kalliainen LK, Rubin JP, Pusic AL, Wilkins EG Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2012 Jan 129 1 160-8 Results 1-10 of 21 1 2 3 Next Last Books Featured Books The Anatomy of the Umbilicus. In Adult Umbilical Reconstruction: Principles and Techniques Hoxworth RE, AR Gupta, MA Shiffman (2017). Springer Gynecomastia. In Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery Hoxworth RE, K Kim, DC Hammond, Janis J - ed (2018). New York, NY, Thieme Medical Publishing Nasal Fractures. In Current Reconstructive Surgery Hoxworth RE, Rohrich RJ (2012). New York, NY, McGraw Hill Medical Primary Rhinoplasty. In Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice Rohrich RJ, Hoxworth RE (2008). Philadelphia, PA, Elsevier Honors & Awards Fritz Barton, Jr., MD Teaching AwardUT Southwestern Dept. of Plastic Surgery (2024) Best Scientific PresentationMedstar Georgetown Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference, Third Place (2017) Beta Gamma SigmaBusiness Honor Society (2015) James Barrett Brown AwardAmerican Association of Plastic Surgeons, Presented annually for the Best Plastic Surgery Paper published in the literature (2012) Best Clinical Research PaperPlastic Surgery Research Council (2011) Leonard R. Rubin Award (Senior Author)American Association of Plastic Surgeons (2010) Faculty Teaching AwardUTSW Department of Plastic Surgery (2009) Impact AwardDepartment of Clinical Services (2008) Excellence In Teaching AwardUTSW Department of Plastic Surgery (2007) Excellence In Teaching AwardTJUH Department of Surgery, 2002, 2004, 2005 (2005) Professional Associations/Affiliations American Association of Plastic Surgeon, Fellow American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Society of Plastic Surgery Clinical Trials Network Committee, Plastic Surgery Education Foundation (PSEF) Curriculum Development Committee, ASPS/AACPS Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reviewer Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery, Contributing Editor
