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Ben Childers, MD, Plastic Surgery, Riverside, CA

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 School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1993 - 1996
  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1993
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Eastern Kentucky University
    Eastern Kentucky UniversityBA, Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1980 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1996 - 2001
  • Plastic Surgery
    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

Journal Articles

  • Acute Infectious Purpura Fulminans: A 15-Year Retrospective Review of 28 Consecutive Cases  
    Childers, 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 Literature  
    Shusterman, 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 Reconstruction
    Childers, 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 Wounds
    Andreasen, 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 Update
    Childers,B.J. Johnson, B.J., American Academy of Professional Coders Annual National Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1/1/2001

Lectures

  • Infection Fact or Fiction 
    Veterans Administration Hospital, Loma Linda, Ontario, CA - 1/1/1994
  • Treatment Modalities for Difficult Wounds 
    Veterans Administration Hospital, Loma Linda, Ontario, CA - 1/1/1994
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis 
    Loma Linda, CA, 1995 ; Loma Linda University Department of Surgery, 1995 - 1/6./1995

Other

  • Surgery An Essential Treatment For Necrotizing Fasciitis Patient 
    Childers, B.J., General Surgery and Laporscopy News
    1/1/1996
  • Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis: Early Diagnosis, Surgery, Fluid Support and Effective Antibiotics Are All Essential 
    Childers, B.J., Pharmacy Practice News
    1/1/1996
  • Early Diagnosis, Effective Antibiotics Key: Surgery An Essential Treatment For Necrotizing Fasciitis Patient 
    Childers, B.J., Anesthesiology News
    1/1/1996

Press Mentions

  • Best of Inland Empire 2020: Best Plastic Surgeon
    Best of Inland Empire 2020: Best Plastic SurgeonSeptember 20th, 2020
  • Dr. Ben Childers, Riverside, CA Plastic Surgeon, Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Best Seller Lists
    Dr. Ben Childers, Riverside, CA Plastic Surgeon, Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Best Seller ListsOctober 12th, 2015

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  • Spanish

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