William G. Hart Jr., M.D. FACS is a highly regarded cosmetic plastic surgeon who has practiced in St. Louis for over 20 years. Dr. Hart is a graduate of St. Louis University and St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Hart did his general surgery and otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery training at St. Louis University hospitals. He trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas in San Antonio. He received additional specialty training in hand and microvascular surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan.
Dr. Hart entered into private practice of plastic and cosmetic surgery in St. Louis in 1981. He received board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1981. He is a clinical instructor at St. Louis University. Dr. Hart has served as a consultant to the Air Force. He is also the author of a number of scientific articles.
Dr. Hart practices at St. Louis University Hospitals, St. John's Mercy Hospital, St, Luke's Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish West Hospital. He also operates at HealthSouth surgery centers, Saint Louis Surgical Center, and Timberlake Surgery Center. Dr. Hart's primary area of interest is in the field of cosmetic surgery. He is especially interested in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive nasal surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and ultrasound assisted and tumescent liposuction and body contouring.
In addition to his clinical appointments, Dr. Hart is a member of the following professional organizations:
- St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society
- Missouri State Medical Association
- American Cleft Lip and Palate Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- American Association for Hand Surgery
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
- Missouri Assoc. of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- North American Skull Base Society
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
He is also an active volunteer and plastic surgery consultant to several overseas organizations that provide care to cleft lip and palate patients as well as burn children in Mexico, Peru and China. He has one son who is in graduate school at Stanford University.
Dr. Hart's outside interests include skiing, sailing, travel, history, art and music. He is an active member in the following medical organizations including the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Hart maintains the highest ethical, academic and artistic standards that are essential to your overall care. Our outstanding reputation for providing care for thousands of satisfied patients is our continuing goal.
