Heather Faulkner, MD, MPH, FACS
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RolePlastic Surgery
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Specialty
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Practicing Since2015
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (276 ratings)
Dr. Faulkner was born and raised in New York City. She attended the University of Southern California for college, medical school and general surgery residency, and is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. During general surgery residency, Dr. Faulkner spent 2 years in Boston. In the first year she earned a Masters in Public Health degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. She spent the second year as a Harvard Medical School research fellow at Boston Children's Hospital in the Department of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Faulkner then attended plastic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She completed a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, specializing in reconstructive and aesthetic (cosmetic) breast surgery.
Dr. Faulkner was a member of the plastic surgery faculty of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School for 7 years prior to joining the Emory Plastic Surgery faculty in October 2021. She is the Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Plastic surgery at Emory. She is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery as well as many other national professional organizations. She has authored research publications and given lectures on her research nationally and internationally (under her maiden name Rosen and married name Faulkner) on pediatric and adult plastic surgery as well as health disparities and patient safety. Her clinical areas of focus are breast surgery (cosmetic and reconstructive), gender-affirming chest and breast surgery, and body contouring after childbirth, weight loss, and aging (such as abdominoplasty and labiaplasty). She also performs non-surgical facial rejuvenation in the office with injectables. Dr. Faulkner is committed to excellence in patient care and patient safety. She is detail-oriented and enjoys providing personalized state-of-the art care to her patients.
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4.9 |
| Provider showed concern |
4.9 |
| Provider explained things clearly |
4.9 |
| Provider discussed treatment options |
4.9 |
| Provider included you in decisions |
4.9 |
| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
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25/04/2024 |
She answered basically all my questions before I even asked most of them. |
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14/03/2024 |
Dr. Faulkner is awesome. She answered all my questions and I feel very confident about her doing my surgery. |
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28/02/2024 |
I respect Dr Faulkner guidance and direction. She is personable, great communicator and detailed in explanation. |
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16/02/2024 |
Dr. Faulkner is the best dr I have ever been to |
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19/01/2024 |
Patiently answered all of my questions, informed me of all risks |
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11/01/2024 |
Very informative & considerate |
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03/01/2024 |
Dr. Faulkner surpassed my expectations! I have already shared my experience with my network of friends and family! |
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20/12/2023 |
I'm very pleased with my care. |
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20/12/2023 |
I couldn't be more happy and satisfied in every way with Dr Faulkner. And the nurses are great, too! |
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16/12/2023 |
The doctorAnd the resident were very attentive to my concerns |
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02/12/2023 |
Dr. Heather and Amanda was exceptional |
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27/10/2023 |
Five stars |
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13/10/2023 |
Good |
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28/09/2023 |
Dr. Faulkner was very professional and placed me at ease. Explaining everything as it was done. |
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20/09/2023 |
I couldn't be more pleased with Dr Faulkner every time I see her or talk to her. She is willing to answer any question and give you useful answers. |
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15/09/2023 |
Great experience with Dr Faulkner |
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12/09/2023 |
Excellent |
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09/09/2023 |
Very good |
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07/09/2023 |
Excellent!!! |
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10/08/2023 |
Extremely happy with the doctor |
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03/08/2023 |
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Faulkner. She's wonderful, very professional, knowledgeable and shows great care |
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02/08/2023 |
Dr. Faulkner was really good! |
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14/07/2023 |
I have already recommended Dr. Faulkner to several people. She is one of the nicest doctors and best doctors I've had. She is very personable. I'm so happy with my results. |
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24/06/2023 |
Like any reasonable person, I have to see how her work turns out before I will recommend her to others. |
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15/06/2023 |
Dr. Faulkner is excellent. |
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07/06/2023 |
She's the best |
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25/05/2023 |
Pleas d with care and progress |
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12/05/2023 |
My care provider did an exceptional job very pleased of my results. |
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11/05/2023 |
Dr Faulkner was very compassionate about my care. |
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06/05/2023 |
Dr. Faulkner is the best! |
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01/03/2023 |
Excellent experience |
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22/02/2023 |
Dr. Faulkner took the time to answer my questions and had a great suggestion for scar sun protection - SPF chapstick. She was kind as always and everything I'd hope for in a doctor. |
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15/02/2023 |
Dr Faulkner and her staff explained the procedure and process very detailed. |
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12/01/2023 |
She broke everything down to me so well that I didn't even have 1 question to ask, because she answered all my concerns from the beginning. She made sure I didn't have any questions from start to finish. |
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28/09/2022 |
Good experience I had with my doctor. She was very friendly, courteous, she allowed me to view photos of her work. She informed me about all I need to know about surgery. |
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21/09/2022 |
Excellent attention by The Dra |
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15/09/2022 |
She seemed a little bit rushed, so I had to interrupt several times to ask a question. |
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14/09/2022 |
I had a very good experience, the doctor called to check on me, I would refer her to others |
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14/09/2022 |
All praise for Dr. Faulkner! |
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09/09/2022 |
Dr. Faulkner is amazing and has great patient care. |
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07/09/2022 |
She's great!!! |
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13/08/2022 |
I liked the provider and she did a good job of giving me information on potential and issues with scheduling a surgery. |
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05/08/2022 |
I've already recommended a person to her! |
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04/08/2022 |
Dr Faulkner was AMAZING. She had great bedside manners. She explained everything to me, was very respectful & empathic towards me & my situation. She provided excepcional care & I am very thankful for her. She goes beyond to make her patients feel comfortable & well Informed pertaining all procedures. I'm glad I chose her as my surgeon. From a 1-10,,, I give her a 30 |
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28/07/2022 |
Dr Faulkner is amazing. She listened to all my questions and provided detailed answers. I feel that she truly cares about her patients wellbeing. |
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28/07/2022 |
Absolutely |
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23/07/2022 |
The doctor is excellent, her admin assistant turnover is her problem. |
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14/07/2022 |
Absolutely loved Dr. Faulkner, have already recommended her and she listened extremely well and answered all my questions. She explained everything thoroughly. |
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14/07/2022 |
Excellent care provided by Dr. Faulkner. She listened to my concerns and provided next steps. |
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14/07/2022 |
Dr Faulkner was very detailed and put me at ease about my upcoming surgery. |
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29/06/2022 |
I truly liked Dr. Faulkner. |
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09/06/2022 |
Dr Faulkner is incredible. I have given her name and number to several friends |
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25/05/2022 |
I thought Dr. Faulkner was one of the best surgeons I've ever seen. She was fantastic |
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19/05/2022 |
Good |