At the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Bauer and Dr. Fardo are both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) to certify cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeons. The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery also provides on-premises surgical suites to ensure safety and convenience. For your safety and peace of mind, the surgical suites are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), an independent, not-for-profit organization that is the nation's predominant standards setting and accrediting body in health care. The JCAHO maintains strict standards for proper medical equipment, emergency readiness, and cleanliness of surgical facilities. The JCAHO is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Dr. Bauer
A dedicated and skillful surgeon, Dr. Bauer realizes that beauty is intensely personal, and his work celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. His recommendations and advice are the result of years of experience and thoughtful, professional judgment. His ongoing commitment to staying abreast of recent advancements and technologies keeps him and his techniques on the cutting edge of cosmetic surgery. Before prescribing or performing any surgery, treatment, or therapy, Dr. Bauer meets with patients to educate them, discuss options and ensure informed decisions.

Certification

• Dr. Bauer holds dual board certifications in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and General Surgery.

Honors

• Emory University Medical School - Cum Laude
• General Surgical Residency, Emory University
• Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center - Nike Award for Best Surgical Result
• Advanced Specialty Training with Prominent Cosmetic Surgeons

Professional Societies

• Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons
• Medical Association of Georgia
• American Medical Association
• Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Lipoplasty Society - Candidate for Membership

Dr. Fardo
Dean J. Fardo, MD is a native of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fardo obtained his B.S. degree in both biology and engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he graduated with Honors and was elected into AOA, the national medical honor society. Dr. Fardo completed both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at the Grand Rapids/Michigan State University program.

After completing his residency, Dr. Fardo sought out the best additional cosmetic surgery training available, and he completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and a oculoplastic(eyelid) fellowship at PACES Plastic Surgery. This makes Dr. Fardo one of the few surgeons nationwide that has formal training in both Plastic Surgery and Oculoplastic Surgery.

After his training was completed, Dr. Fardo was an Attending Staff Physician at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic for 3 years. His specialties there were cosmetic and oculoplastic surgery.

Dr. Fardo is board certified in Plastic Surgery and a member of numerous medical societies. He has authored scientific publications and textbook chapters and has lectured at several Plastic Surgery meetings.

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