
Ben J. Childers MD FACS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Wound Healing, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
President and CFO Riverside Plastic Surgery Associates, INC President and CFO Sheer Beauty INC
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4605 Brockton Ave Suite 200Riverside, CA 92506
Phone+1 951-781-4339
Fax+1 951-781-4337
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Summary
- Dr. Ben Childers is a plastic surgeon based in Riverside, CA, specializing in various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including aesthetic/cosmetic surgery, microsurgery, wound healing, and facial reconstruction. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1989, followed by residencies and a fellowship in surgery and hand surgery at prestigious institutions such as Mass General and Loma Linda University. Dr. Childers has held leadership roles including Chairman at Riverside Community Hospital since 2000 and has a significant academic history with Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He is experienced in treating conditions such as necrotizing fasciitis and has published several papers that have been widely cited, particularly in the area of severe infections and reconstruction techniques. His accolades include being named among "America’s Top Breast Surgeons," "Top 10 Aesthetic Doctors in America," and recognized by Castle Connolly as a top doctor in his field.
Education & Training
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1993 - 1996
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1993
University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1989
Eastern Kentucky UniversityBA, Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1980 - 1983
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2027
MA State Medical License 1996 - 2001
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America’s Top Breast Surgeons “The Top Plastic 2014-2015 Surgeons in America Dedicated to Achieving Flawless Breast Surgery Results for the Most Discriminating Patients. Americas Top Breast Surgeons, 2014-2015
- 2014 Top 10 Aesthetic Doctors in America by 2015 Aesthetic Everything® Aesthetic Everything, 2014-2015
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery 2015 Castle Connolly, 2014-2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 37 citationsAcute infectious purpura fulminans: a 15-year retrospective review of 28 consecutive cases.Ben J. Childers, Brando Cobanov
The American Surgeon. 2003-01-01 - 238 citationsNecrotizing fasciitis: a fourteen-year retrospective study of 163 consecutive patients.Ben J. Childers, Louis D. Potyondy, Ryan Nachreiner, Frank R. Rogers, Ellyn R. Childers
The American Surgeon. 2002-02-01 - 105 citationsMassive infectious soft-tissue injury: diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis and purpura fulminans.Troy J. Andreasen, Scott D. Green, Ben J. Childers
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2001-04-01
Journal Articles
- Acute Infectious Purpura Fulminans: A 15-Year Retrospective Review of 28 Consecutive CasesChilders, B.J. , Cobanov, Brando, American Surgeon, 1/1/2003
- The Flesh Eating Disease “Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Fourteen-Year Retrospective Study of 163 Consecutive Cases”Childers, B.J., Potyondy, L.D., Nachreiner, R., Rogers, F., Childers, E., Oberg, K.C., Hendricks, D.L., Hardesty, R.A., The American Surgeon, 1/1/2002
- Soft Tissue Injection of Hydrocarbons: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureShusterman, M., Williams, S.R. Childers, B.J., Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/1999
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Use of Halo for Immobilization of Patients Undergoing Total Calvarial ReconstructionChilders, B.J., Kim Y., Annual Scientific Meeting of Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Antonio, Texas, 1/1/2002
- The Use of Spare Part Fillet Flaps for Reconstructing Tumor Ablation Defects and Traumatic WoundsAndreasen, T., Swenson, R., Yu, L., Hendricks, D.L., Childers, B.J., Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Surgeons Southern California Chapter, Santa Barbara, California, 2001 ; Orlando, Florida. 2001, 1/1/2001
- Plastic Surgery Coding UpdateChilders,B.J. Johnson, B.J., American Academy of Professional Coders Annual National Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1/1/2001
Lectures
- Infection Fact or FictionVeterans Administration Hospital, Loma Linda, Ontario, CA - 1/1/1994
- Treatment Modalities for Difficult WoundsVeterans Administration Hospital, Loma Linda, Ontario, CA - 1/1/1994
- Necrotizing FasciitisLoma Linda, CA, 1995 ; Loma Linda University Department of Surgery, 1995 - 1/6./1995
Other
- Surgery An Essential Treatment For Necrotizing Fasciitis PatientChilders, B.J., General Surgery and Laporscopy News
1/1/1996 - Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis: Early Diagnosis, Surgery, Fluid Support and Effective Antibiotics Are All EssentialChilders, B.J., Pharmacy Practice News
1/1/1996 - Early Diagnosis, Effective Antibiotics Key: Surgery An Essential Treatment For Necrotizing Fasciitis PatientChilders, B.J., Anesthesiology News
1/1/1996
Press Mentions
Best of Inland Empire 2020: Best Plastic SurgeonSeptember 20th, 2020
Dr. Ben Childers, Riverside, CA Plastic Surgeon, Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Best Seller ListsOctober 12th, 2015
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Websitehttp://www.benchildersmd.com
- Sheer Beauty Medical Skin Carehttp://www.sheerbeautyskincare.com
- Aesthetic Everything videohttps://madmimi.com/s/bafab5
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