Chelsea Hardin, MD, FACS

503-297-1351
Areas of Focus: 
Breast Cancer
Laparoscopic & Open Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gallbladder removal
Laparoscopic & Open Hernia Repair
Surgical Treatment of Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders

About Me

“I believe that every patient deserves compassionate, quality health care delivered in a timely fashion.”

- Chelsea Hardin, MD, FACS

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.

 

Other Interests: 

Outside of the office, Dr. Hardin enjoys running, cooking, and being active with her two young children.

My Work

Office Locations: 
Hospitals Served: 
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Areas of Focus: 
Breast Cancer
Laparoscopic & Open Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gallbladder removal
Laparoscopic & Open Hernia Repair
Surgical Treatment of Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders

Education & Honors

Board Certification: 
General Surgery
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
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
  • 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
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.
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