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“I can do an operation, but the patient is the one who has to do the wound care, the healing, and to manage their nutrition afterwards. So it’s important that we set up a relationship in the beginning and work together as a team.”
Dr. Chelsea Hardin is a board-certified general surgeon with a special interest in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. She has had specialty training in placement of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) catheters, skin and nipple-sparing mastectomies, as well as hidden-scar oncoplastic techniques for the surgical management of breast cancer.
Prior to practicing in Portland, Dr. Hardin helped to open and run a breast center in San Diego. She chose to become a surgeon because it gives her the opportunity to use both her mind and her hands to repair a problem for someone who is suffering. She likes being able to offer a solution that helps get a person back to their regular life.
Outside of the office, Dr. Hardin enjoys running, cooking, and being active with her two young children.
Volunteer Activities
Invited speaker, community outreach seminar (“Current Treatment of Breast Cancer”)
Resident Teaching Faculty, St. Vincent’s Hospital
Other Activities
The American College of Surgeons
The American Society of Breast Surgeons
Oregon Medical Society
San Diego County Medical Society
Areas of Focus
Breast Cancer
Laparoscopic & Open Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic & Open Hernia Repair
Surgical Treatment of Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2006
Internship, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2001
MD, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 2000
BS, Human Biology, University of Utah, Salt Lake Cit, UT, 1995
BOARD CERTIFICATION
General Surgery
LEADERSHIP
Affiliate Assistant Professor, OHSU Division of GI and General Surgery
St. Vincent Medical Executive Committee, member
Breast Cancer Leadership Team, Co-Chair Grossmont Hospital (08-14)
Grossmont Hospital Cancer Committee (07 –14)
OR Steering Committee, Grossmont Hospital (07 –14)
Surgery Supervisory Committee, Grossmont Hospital (09 –14)
Tumor Board, Appointed member Grossmont Hospital (06 – 14)
Outcomes Committee , Surgeon member Grossmont Hospital (07 – 10)
HONORS
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors”, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, 2006
Senior Member, OHSU Resident Advisory Committee, 2005-2006
William S. Fletcher Traveling Fellowship Award, 2004-2005
Best OHSU Resident Research Paper Award, 2004-2005
Resident of the Year Award, St. Vincent’s Hospital, 2004-2005
Martin Howard Award for Best Surgical Research Paper, 2003-2004
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Publications
Hardin C, Toth-Fejel S, Pommier R et al. A new hormonal therapy for estrogen receptor negative breast cancer. World J Surg. 2007; 31(5): 1041-6.
Hardin C, Toth-Fejel S, Pommier R et al. The relationships between clinician delay of diagnosis of breast cancer and tumor size, nodal status and stage. Am J Surg, 2006 192: 506-508.
Hardin C, Toth-Fejel S, Pommier R et al. Understanding the biological mechanisms responsible for breast cancer progression during tamoxifen or fulvestrant treatment. Am J Surg. 2004 Oct; 188(4):426-8.
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