Meet Dr. Emily J. Kirby
Female Plastic Surgeon Fort Worth
Dr. Emily Kirby is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. She was the first female Chief of Plastic Surgery at Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist hospital, the largest hospital in Fort Worth. She earned her board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, one of the 24 medical specialty boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. After graduating as a valedictorian from high school, Dr. Kirby obtained her bachelor’s degree with honors from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kirby was accepted early to Texas A&M University College of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree (MD). While attending Texas A&M, Dr. Kirby received several awards for research, scholarship, and peer appreciation.
Dr. Kirby’s Plastic Surgery Training
Dr. Kirby was chosen to attend a competitive six-year integrated plastic surgery residency training program at the University of Kentucky, a Level I trauma center. There, Dr. Kirby completed her full training in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The following year, she finished additional training during a fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the Craniofacial Foundation of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. To culminate her credentials, Dr. Kirby successfully completed the rigorous examination process to become board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
“I visited three plastic surgeons before deciding to go with Dr. Kirby. She gave the best explanation of my options and which was best for my body. She and her staff are so down to earth and friendly, I just felt like it was the right place to be. It has been about 2 months since my surgery and I’m so excited with my results.”
Joining various organizations, Dr. Kirby has had the opportunity to share her surgical skills with people in need around the world. In addition to volunteering locally, she has joined volunteer teams in Ecuador, China, and Mexico for over 14 years, donating her time and medical service.
Awards & Recognition
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Dr. Kirby has achieved numerous awards and accolades during her career as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. In 2018, she was named an Aggie 100 Honoree by her alma mater, Texas A&M University—an honor reserved exclusively for the 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world. The college recognized that Kirby Plastic Surgery had grown by more than 51% from 2014 to 2017.
Dr. Kirby was also named a Texas Super Doctor by SuperDocs from 2018-2021; a Top Doctor by 360 West Magazine from 2017-2022; and has named been a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly since 2019. In 2021, she was hand-selected for the MedEsthetics magazine Editorial Advisory Board, where she helps to steer the publication alongside other aesthetic industry experts and key opinion leaders. Dr. Kirby has also served as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
Dr. Kirby’s Family
Dr. Kirby met her husband, Randol, in Austin, Texas, early in her training. Randol is an experienced Operations professional. He has an undergraduate degree in engineering and an MBA from Texas A&M University. He also holds executive certification from MIT in operations, technology, and value chain management. Together, Randol and Emily have two children. Outside of medicine, Dr. Kirby enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, camping, playing sports, wakeboarding, skiing, and rollerblading.
Dr. Kirby’s Topics of Study
Throughout her career, Dr. Kirby has published papers in multiple scientific journals and has presented her research at local, national, and international meetings. Dr. Kirby has also been featured in articles by several major media outlets, including HuffPost and MedEsthetics. Research topics of interest include the following: breast implant positioning; orbital floor fractures; craniosynostosis; bone cancer and reconstruction; choanal stenosis; cranial trauma reconstruction; forearm injuries; and burn surgery techniques.
“From the beginning, it was apparent that Dr. Kirby is a caring individual who was interested in my welfare and recovery.”
A Young Dr. Kirby Shares Her Ambitions
From an early age, Dr. Kirby knew she wanted to become a surgeon. She even expressed this goal in the autobiography shown below that she completed in a typing class – in the 6th grade!
Dr. Kirby’s CV
Dr. Kirby’s curriculum vitae is available for download.
Dr. Kirby’s Hospital Privileges
- City Surgery Center (Dr. Kirby’s in-office Quad A-accredited surgical suite)
- Baylor Scott & White Surgicare Fort Worth
- Cook Children’s Medical Center
- Texas Health Resources Harris Outpatient Surgery Center Fort Worth
- Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital
- Texas Health Resources Harris Southwest Hospital
Meet with a Fort Worth plastic surgeon today
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Kirby, please call or text Kirby Plastic Surgery at (817) 292-4200 or fill out the contact form below.
