Dr. Maria Lombardo provides a full range of cosmetic surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments emphasizing patient trust, comfort and safety. Dr. Lombardo combines her passion for medicine with a background in art to offer aesthetically ideal results.
Work History
Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery
Rancho Mirage, CA
October 2009 – present
Fragen Cosmetic Surgery Center
Cosmetic Surgeon
Palm Springs, CA
2008 – October 2009
Desert Regional Medical Center
General & Cosmetic Surgeon
Palm Springs, CA
2008 – present
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Trauma Surgeon
Rockford, IL
2008
Metropolitan MD
General and Cosmetic Surgeon
Glenview, IL
2007
Education
Midwestern University
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Downers Grove, IL
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
1997-2001
University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
Minor in Chemistry
August 1997
DePaul University Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art
1992
University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana, IL
1987-1989
Post Graduate Training
Dr. Robert Jackson
Marion and Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship
Cosmetic Surgery
July 2006-June 2007
Midwestern University-St. James
Olympia Fields, IL
Residency
Department of General Surgery
June 2002-June 2006
Midwestern University-St. James
Olympia Fields, IL
Internship
June 2001-June 2002
Honors
Nominated for Robert C. Irwin Resident Research Award, 2007
Research
Lombardo, M, Jackson, R. A Combination Technique for Resection of Redundant Scrotal Skin. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2010:27:84-88.
Investigator in Erchonia Low-level Laser study evaluating topical vs.oral niacin administration in conjunction with laser application for body contouring. 2006
Infective sinusitis of the trauma patient in the ICU. Literature review completed July 2003. Study design and protocol IRB approved August 2003. Case Report completed July 2004. Data collection through July 2005. Final paper submitted June 2006. Nominated for Robert C. Irwin Award October 2007.
MRI pixel intensity research project correlating to palpated somatic dysfunction of the cervical spine. Project designed in 1998, data gathered in 1998-1999, abstract published in JAOA August 2000 and research poster presented at the national AOA convention in October 2000.
Presentations
- “Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL): A case presentation and historical review” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, Jan 2013
- “Paleo Cooking Demonstration”, Desert Crossfit Gym, Jan & July 2012, Feb 2013
- “What to expect after Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss”, Bariatric Support Group, Palm Springs, CA May 2010
- Nutrition 101: Understanding Human Nutrition, Palm Springs, CA February 2010
- “Small Volume Breast Reduction to Accomplish a Lift” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ January 2007
- Faculty Member: Live Breast Surgery Workshop, Marion, IN September 2006
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2006 – present
Member Judicial Advisory Council 2009
California Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons 2007 – present
American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgeons 2009
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons 2002 – present
American Osteopathic Association 1997 – present
Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons
- Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgeons
Specialty
General Surgery
Subspecialty
General Cosmetic Surgery
Licensing
California
Illinois
