Curriculum Vitae
Maria Lombardo,
DO, FACOS
Work History
Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgeon & General Surgeon
Rancho Mirage, CA
October 2009 – present
Cosmetic Surgeon & General Surgeon
Rancho Mirage, CA
October 2009 – present
Fragen Cosmetic Surgery Center
Cosmetic Surgeon
Palm Springs, CA
2008 – October 2009
Cosmetic Surgeon
Palm Springs, CA
2008 – October 2009
Desert Regional Medical Center
General & Cosmetic Surgeon
Palm Springs, CA
2008 – present
General & Cosmetic Surgeon
Palm Springs, CA
2008 – present
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Trauma Surgeon
Rockford, IL
2008
Trauma Surgeon
Rockford, IL
2008
Metropolitan MD
General and Cosmetic Surgeon
Glenview, IL
2007
General and Cosmetic Surgeon
Glenview, IL
2007
Education
Midwestern University
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Downers Grove, IL
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
1997-2001
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
Chicago, IL
Minor in Chemistry
August 1997
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art
1992
Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art
1992
University of Illinois
Champaign/Urbana, IL
1987-1989
Champaign/Urbana, IL
1987-1989
Post Graduate Training
Dr. Robert Jackson
Marion and Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship: Cosmetic Surgery
July 2006-June 2007
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
Olympia Fields, IL
Residency: Department of General Surgery
June 2002-June 2006
Midwestern University-St. James
Olympia Fields, IL
Internship
June 2001-June 2002
Olympia Fields, IL
Internship
June 2001-June 2002
Honors
- Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons October 2013
- Nominated for Robert C. Irwin Resident Research Award, 2007
Research
- A Combination Technique for Resection of Redundant Scrotal Skin, The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery June 2010, peer reviewed.
- 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
- “Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) a case presentation and literature review -update” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Jan 2015
- “The hCG diet” Seminar on nutrition and the hCG diet, Rancho Mirage, Jan 2014
- “Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL): A case presentation and historical review” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, Jan 2013
- “Paleo Cooking Demonstration”, Desert Crossfit Gym, Jan & July 2012, Feb & July 2013, March 14
- “What to expect after Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss”, Bariatric Support Group, Palm Springs, CA May 2010
- Nutrition 101: Understanding Human Nutrition, Palm Springs, CA February 2010
- “Small Volume Breast Reduction to Accomplish a Lift” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ January 2007
- Faculty Member: Live Breast Surgery Workshop, Marion, IN September 2006
Professional Organizations
- American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
2010 – present- Board of Trustees Member
2016 – present - Oral Board Examiner
2012 – present
- Board of Trustees Member
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
2006 – present- Member Judicial Advisory Council
2009
- Member Judicial Advisory Council
- California Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
2007 – present- President
2017 – present - Board of Trustees Member
2014 – present
- President
- American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgeons
2009 - American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
2002 – present- Member In-depth Review Committee
2004
- Member In-depth Review Committee
- American Osteopathic Association
1997 – present - American Medical Association
2013 – present- Student Osteopathic Medical Association
1997 – 2001
- Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Board Certifications
Diplomate of the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons
Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgeons
Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, 2015
Specialty: General Surgery
Subspecialty: General Cosmetic Surgery
Licensing
- California 20A 10320
- Illinois 125-043357
- Indiana 02003081A
Special Interests: Short Term Missionary Surgical Team,
Elais Santina Hospital, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – 2007.