Dr. Kordestani
About Dr. Kordestani
Dr. Kordestani brings to The Associates more than 20 years of experience. He initially came to Amarillo in 2004 after completing his general surgery training at UCLA and at UCSF-East Bay in San Francisco. He had further training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Oklahoma. Once he arrived in Amarillo, he became quickly ingrained into the surgery teams here. He also began to teach at the university with the other surgeons from Texas Tech.
Dr. Kordestani has now been in Amarillo for more than 15 years. He continues to be actively involved in teaching and with the hospital systems, including both the Baptist Hospital and the Trauma hospital at NWTH. He was the former Chief of Surgery at NWTH. Over the years, Dr. Kordestani has earned many awards both regionally and nationally. He has a particular interest in abdominoplasty and abdominal surgery. He also has an interest in microvascular surgery and complex hand reconstruction. He continues to be active academically both at the university and as one of the Editors of the Panhandle Healthy Magazine.
About the Doctor
Background
Dr. Rouzbeh Kordestani is a highly experienced and award-winning plastic surgeon with many years of education and experience in the field. His personalized approach to both surgical and nonsurgical treatment, as well as his excellent manner, help foster a firm bond between doctor and patient. He strives to communicate clearly as well as deliver outstanding professional results.
His extensive background includes the following:
- Associate Professor, Department of Surgery – Texas Tech, 2015-2017
- Chief of Surgery, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, 2009-2011
- Former Chief Fellow, University of Oklahoma – Plastic Surgery Division, 2002-2004
The doctor has been published in many professional publications. He is also a member of respected organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. He has presented at numerous events throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond. Dr. Kordestani has been practicing medicine since 2004 and has experience in over 8,000 cases throughout his extensive career.
Education
Dr. Rouzbeh Kordestani’s educational background is as follows:
1994: M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine
1992: M.P.H., Tulane University School of Public Health
1988: B.A. in Genetics, University of California, Berkeley
1984: Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA
To learn more about Dr. Rouzbeh Kordestani and his areas of specialty, we invite you to browse our website or contact us to book an appointment today.
Awards & Achievements
| 2018 | Recipient, Golden Cane Award, Texas Medical Society |
| 2017 | Member, Board of Governors, Tulane School of Medicine |
| 2015 & 2013 | Patient’s Choice Award, www.vitals.com |
| 2015, 2013, 2012 & 2011 | Compassionate Doctor Award, www.vitals.com |
| 2011 | Member, Texas Medical Association Leadership College (TMALC), Class of 2012 |
| 2011 | Chief, Department of Surgery, Northwest Texas Health Medical System, Amarillo, Texas |
| 2010 | Vice-Chief, Department of Surgery, Northwest Texas Health Medical System, Amarillo, Texas |
| 2007 | Distinguished Physician of the Year, by Muscular Dystrophy Association, Panhandle Section, Amarillo, Texas |
| 2006 | Amarillo Physician of the Year 2006, elected by the Northwest Texas Hospital System |