“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

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

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.