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Meet Dr. Sargent: 

Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS

Larry A. Sargent, MD. FACS is a native of Atlanta, ga. where he excelled in both academics and athletics growing up.  he was a recipient of the bobby Dodd scholarship to the Georgia institute of technology, where he studied mathematics and played baseball.   Upon graduating from Georgia tech, he attended medical school at Emory university school of medicine.  He completed general and plastic surgery training at johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.  while at johns Hopkins he studied craniofacial surgery under dr. Paul Manson and then furthered his education under dr. Paul Tessier in Paris, France.

Dr. Sargent served four years in the united States army at Walter reed army medical center in Washington, dc.  there he trained military plastic surgeons and was on faculty  at uniformed services university of health sciences.   for his service and starting the first armed services Craniofacial Center he was a recipient of the army commendation medal for distinguished service. 

 

Dr. Sargent was recruited to Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee where he has been Professor and Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the UT College of Medicine for the past 20 years as well as the senior partner of The Plastic Surgery Group. He has been Program Director of an outstanding Plastic Surgery Residency for 18 years, and under his leadership has graduated over 60 board certified plastic surgeons.

Dr. Sargent is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, and an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Association of Academic Chairman of Plastic Surgery,  Plastic Surgery Research Council, and numerous other societies. He is past President of the Tennessee Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Sargent is nationally renowned as a leader in plastic surgery with a special interest and expertise in

cosmetic surgery, specifically in facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, body contouring, and breast surgery. His Chattanooga office is exclusively dedicated to cosmetic procedures to deliver the highest level of attention and best outcomes for his patients. Not only has Dr. Sargent been practicing cosmetic surgery for the past 30 years but has trained over 60 plastic surgeons in the artistry and technical skill required in this specialized area. He has given over 160 presentations worldwide, authored over 100 publications, numerous book chapters, and written several books. He has written invited papers describing his innovative techniques that have been featured in leading plastic surgery journals, as well as appearing on the cover.

Dr. Sargent’s mission work has been featured in award-winning documentaries on TLC, Discovery, and National Geographic channels internationally. He has appeared on the Emmy Award-winning and nationally syndicated show The Doctors, discussing his innovative techniques in plastic surgery.

Dr. Sargent has distinguished himself as an academician, educator, and one of the most prominent plastic surgeons in the nation. His skill as a surgeon and technical excellence of his results are acknowledged universally among plastic surgeons and serve as a standard for his profession. For this Dr. Sargent was inducted into The Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars in 2002, the highest honor postdoctoral alumni can receive.

In January 2016 Dr. Sargent received the high honor of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Erlanger/UT Health System Foundation. This honored Dr. Sargent for his commitment to improving the healthcare of our region by contributing a lifetime of medical benefits to the community. This award encompasses the recipient’s unquestionable character and commitment to the healing mission and values of Erlanger/University of Tennessee.       

Dr. Sargent was  selected THE BEST OF SALT LAKE CITY AWARD in the category of PLASTIC SURGEON for BOTH 2019 and 2020, putting him in The Business Hall of Fame

In 2019 Dr. Sargent was awarded the high honor of being chosen The Hans R. Wilhelmsen, MD, DDS, lecturer in the Craniofacial Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The University of Maryland School of Medicine, and The University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He was the 23rd recipient of this prestigious award. 

Dr. Sargent currently is in private practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In both 2022 and 2023 he won first place n the best of the best Plastic surgery practice. His new office has the convenience of an in-office operative suite.

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423.305.7274

Larry A. Sargent, MD FACS
30+ Years of Experience

Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS
Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS
Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS
Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS
Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS
Sargent Plastic Surgery 2290 Ogletree Ave Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN Larry Sargent MD FACS
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Dr. Sargent’s Appearances On The Emmy Award Winning Nationally Syndicated TV Show 

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