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As a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), this physician is among a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training, continuing education and clinical experience.

Background & Specialties

Board Certification

Board Certification - Canada - 1972

Dr. Robert Gardère is and has been an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since 1980. One of the requirements of membership in the Society is board certification in plastic surgery. Dr. Gardère was certified in plastic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1972. The Society considers certification by the Royal College to be equivalent to certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.

Professional Background

UNIVERSITY:

B.A. - 1961 St. Martial College, Port au Prince, Haïti
M.D. - 1967 Ottawa University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

INTERNSHIP: 1967 - 1968 Rotating - Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario

RESIDENCY: 1968 - 1970 General Surgery - Ottawa Civic Hospital
Rotating: Orthopedic Surgery. Cardiovascular Surgery. Pediatric Surgery.
Urology. General Surgery
1970-1972 Plastic Surgery Program, Toronto, Ontario Canada - (1) Toronto
Western Hospital, (2) Toronto General Hospital, (3) Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
Program Director: W.K. Lindsay, M.D.

FELLOWSHIP EXAM: 1972 Plastic Surgery Exam - Canadian Royal College Exam in Plastic Surgery. Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: 1972-1973 Scarborough General Hospital, one year of Cosmetic Surgery and Hand Surgery Program Director, Lloyd Carlsen, M.D.

Private Practice: 1978-Present Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, Waco, Texas

Teaching Appointments

1972 Clinical teacher in Plastic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
1973-1978 Clinical teacher in Plastic Surgery, Ottawa University Medical School

Hobbies and Interests

Photography, Golf, Motorcycling, Bridge