Internationally recognized plastic surgeon Dr. Larry Sargent has opened a full-time practice in Chattanooga. He returns after five years in Salt Lake City, Ut., where he was awarded “Best in Salt Lake City” the past two years. He is known as a leader in craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and has a particular interest and expertise in cosmetic surgery.
He has appeared on the Emmy Award-winning and nationally syndicated show The Doctors, where he discussed his innovative techniques in craniofacial surgery.
His new office, 2290 Ogletree Ave. Suite 112, has a state-certified operative suite for all cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Sargent has a 30-year history in Chattanooga, where he founded and served as director of the nationally recognized Tennessee Craniofacial Center at The Children’s Hospital, serving patients with facial deformities in over 40 states and several countries. Dr. Sargent was also professor and chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine for over 20 years, where he was involved in the training of more than 70 plastic surgeons.
“When the opportunity presented itself to come back to Chattanooga full time, I was excited to make the move. The South has always felt like home, with most of my career spent here in Chattanooga,” said Dr. Sargent.
Dr. Sargent was inducted into The Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars in 2002, the highest honor postdoctoral alumni can receive. In 2016, he received the high honor of the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Erlanger/UT Health System Foundation. He has given over 170 presentations worldwide and authored over 100 publications, including several books. His mission work has been featured in award-winning documentaries on TLC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He will be featured in a documentary to be released in 2022, where he will talk about advancements made in craniofacial surgery.
Appointments for consultations can be made by calling 423-305-7274.