Patient safety is the highest priority at Dr. Hatef’s practice. Whether in his office, in a surgery center, or a hospital, your safety will be put first. Dr. Hatef has done extensive research on venous thromboembolism, and written two landmark papers published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the field’s premier journal, focusing on patient safety in abdominoplasty and risk stratification for blood clots after these operations. Dr. Hatef’s work is recognized at national meetings, and he serves on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patient Safety Committee.

When you come Dr. Hatef’s office, you can count on a firm commitment to this culture of safety backed by relevant research in this area.