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Ronald Hoxworth, M.D.

Ronald Hoxworth, M.D.

Chief of Plastic Surgery, UTSW University Hospitals

Professor

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  • 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
    Residency
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (2007), Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Fellowship
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (2007)
    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

    Star Featured Publications

    Featured
    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
  • Books

    Featured 

    Primary Rhinoplasty. In Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice

    Rohrich RJ, Hoxworth RE (2008). Philadelphia, PA, Elsevier

  • Honors & Awards
    • Fritz Barton, Jr., MD Teaching Award
      UT Southwestern Dept. of Plastic Surgery (2024)
    • Best Scientific Presentation
      Medstar Georgetown Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference, Third Place (2017)
    • Beta Gamma Sigma
      Business Honor Society (2015)
    • James Barrett Brown Award
      American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Presented annually for the Best Plastic Surgery Paper published in the literature (2012)
    • Best Clinical Research Paper
      Plastic Surgery Research Council (2011)
    • Leonard R. Rubin Award (Senior Author)
      American Association of Plastic Surgeons (2010)
    • Faculty Teaching Award
      UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery (2009)
    • Impact Award
      Department of Clinical Services (2008)
    • Excellence In Teaching Award
      UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery (2007)
    • Excellence In Teaching Award
      TJUH 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