Dr. Hayden began her studies at UCLA in pursuit of a career in technical illustrating and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Molecular Biology. She began a doctorate program in Microbiology and Immunology and subsequently entered the UCLA School of Medicine. After graduating from Medical School, she completed General Surgery Residency and Plastic Surgery Residency at UCLA. She was a full time member of the faculty in the UCLA department of Surgery from 1987 through 1991. She continued as UCLA Clinical Faculty, was Director of Outpatient Surgery, SVA Hospital and Director of Reconstructive Surgery at the Salick Cancer Center, Westlake Hospital. She has had a private practice in Santa Monica since 1990.

Dr. Hayden continues her interest in breast health, breast cancer awareness and prevention. Her personal experience with breast cancer and chemotherapy profoundly influence her determination to provide programs that optimize health, appearance and self esteem.

Degrees and Residencies:
Undergraduate degree – Molecular Biology UCLA
Graduate degree – PhD program Microbiology & Immunology
NIH Grant Microbiology & Immunology
Medical degree – UCLA School of Medicine
General Surgery residency – UCLA School of Medicine
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residence – UCLA School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Surgery – Department of Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery UCLA 1987-1991
Chief of Outpatient Surgery – Sepulveda VA Hospital 1987-1994
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery – Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery UCLA 1991-2005
Director of Reconstructive Surgery – Salick Cancer Center Westlake Hospital 1991-1998
Professional Societies:
Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery 1992-present
Member: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 1997-present
Member: California Society of Plastic Surgeons 1993-present
Advisory Board Mentor Corporation