The 720-bed facility has been named a regional best hospital by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby was recently appointed Chief of Plastic Surgery at Harris Methodist Hospital, the main facility of the Texas Health Fort Worth medical care system. The board certified plastic surgeon, owner […]
We recently witnessed people from all backgrounds come together under dire circumstances for a common cause: helping each other during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. This natural disaster may have devastated large parts of our great state, but not our spirit. Dr. Kirby and her team want to do their part towards recovery. […]
Those who frequent Twitter and Facebook have likely noticed trending hashtags designed to bring visibility to women and minorities excelling in traditionally male-dominated fields. The #ilooklikeasurgeon campaign is one great example—and Dr. Kirby is honored to have taken part. This past spring, an animated New Yorker cover inspired Dr. Susan Pitt, an endocrine surgeon, to […]
Many great strides in medicine have been made in response to urgent need. Plastic surgery is no different—and nothing magnifies the need to repair disfiguring injuries as much as wartime. As Independence Day 2017 approaches, and we prepare to celebrate our freedoms in this country—many of which were secured through wartime sacrifice—I’d like to highlight […]
Dr. Emily J. Kirby joins prestigious medical society, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Fort Worth, TX, February 16, 2017—Dr. Emily J. Kirby, Fort Worth plastic surgeon and owner of Kirby Plastic Surgery, was recently inducted into the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, an honor reserved for board certified plastic surgeons in the […]
The holidays are a joyous time, filled with family gatherings, festive fun, and delicious food. Unfortunately, this time of year can also be stressful. Between wrangling the kids during their break, hunting for that “gotta have it!” sold-out toy, and hosting your in-laws, it is easy to forget to take care of yourself. Unfortunately, stress […]
International medical tourism—patients traveling abroad for plastic surgery procedures—is growing in popularity as more and more patients seek out procedures at a lower cost in exotic locales. This trend particularly concerns board certified plastic surgeons, as they are well aware of the life safety risks patients are taking. Though it may seem appealing to have […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all eyes and ears are on the subject. From music videos and celebrity public service announcements to sponsored walks and galas, fall is the time to shine a light on the leading form of cancer affecting women. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I see women battling breast […]
Each year, over 10,000 people pedal their hearts out to make the trek from one end of Iowa to the other, all by bicycle. Put on by the Des Moines Register newspaper, the route typically spans close to a whopping 500 miles and attracts riders from all over. In the height of summer, through sweltering […]
Did you know that licensed physicians can legally call themselves “cosmetic” or “plastic” surgeons and can perform cosmetic procedures regardless of their actual area of medical training? This is why it is important to pay attention to the words “board certified” in the credentials of a plastic surgeon. “Board certified” means that a doctor’s training […]
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