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Maria A. Lombardo, DO


Prior to medical school, Dr. Lombardo had always been involved in music, theater and the arts. Her educational background began with a degree in Art from DePaul University in Chicago, IL followed by attending the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, IL. She went on to the University of Illinois at Chicago to obtain a minor in Chemistry to fulfill the requirements for attending medical school.


During clinical rotations in medical school, Dr. Lombardo discovered the unique and ideal way to combine her new interest in medicine and her background in art: Cosmetic Surgery. She passionately pursued a residency in General Surgery followed by a fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery.


The Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship training covered all areas including: facial surgery, body and breast surgery, post-bariatric (weight loss) surgery and non-surgical treatments. Now Dr. Maria Lombardo is a Board Certified General Surgeon and Cosmetic Surgeon and has been practicing in the Palm Springs area since early 2008. She started her own practice in the Fall of 2009.


Dr. Lombardo’s first priority for all her patients is establishing trust and communication. Patient safety is always emphasized and patient comfort about the process, from first consultation to post-operative care, is essential to the practice. We thank you for choosing Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery for all your cosmetic needs and look forward to taking care of you.


Make a complimentary consultation with Dr. Maria Lombardo today to discuss what options are available to you. Look and feel more confident about yourself today.


CURRICULUM VITAE


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
Coachella Valley, CA
October 2009
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

POSTGRADUATE 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-June2002

HONORS
Nominated for Robert C. Irwin Resident Research Award, 2007

RESEARCH
Avelar Paniculectomy technique modified for scrotal resection following massive weight loss (paper currently being considered for publication).
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
1. “Small Volume Breast Reduction to Accomplish a Lift” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ January 2007
2. Faculty Member: Live Breast 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 CERTIFICATION
1. Board Certified General Surgery
2. Board Eligible General Cosmetic Surgery

SPECIALITY
General Surgery

SUBSPECIALITY
General Cosmetic Surgery

LICENSING
California
Illinois

Dr. Maria Lombardo