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Dr. Barbara Hayden, MD

Dr. Barbara Hayden, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Barbara Hayden, MD is a plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1301 20th St Ste 150 Santa Monica, CA 90404

Make an Appointment

(310) 315-0215

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hayden is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hayden specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hayden's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hayden

3.9
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
23%
23%

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I absolutely loved my experience with Dr. Hayden. She performed a massive reduction on me, and despite raising my nipples 10 inches and removing 2 liters of breast tissue, she managed to preserve the nerves so well that I woke up with full nipple sensation. She says that I will most likely be able to breast feed. I am impressed with the look, size, and shape of my breasts. I am only 8 weeks out and the scars are already progressing so nicely. Dr. Hayden’s bedside manner is impeccable and her dedication to her patients is incredible. I will be sad down the line to not be going into her office for my follow up appointments, as I love visiting with her and her staff so very much. Cannot recommend her more! I couldn’t be happier with my new boobs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mr – Oct 05, 2021
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Amazing surgeon and caring doctor. She is wonderful. An artist. She is excellent with the most difficult reconstructive surgeries, and she offers wonderful care to screen for breast cancer. She is most concerned with her patients' wellness- not just aesthetics. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2017
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Dr. Hayden is a brilliant, caring and vastly experienced surgeon. I cannot imagine what my surgery would have been like with someone other than Dr. Hayden, who explained everything to me, in advance, in a way that I could fully understand, who took the time of a true perfectionist to assure my optimal results and who cared for me afterwards with true devotion. No wonder every single one of her patients sing her many praises --especially me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pasadena, CA – Apr 14, 2017
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Dr. Hayden is the most sweetest Doctor. She was very gentle and caring about my situation. When I was having issues, she flew back from her vacation to see me in her office on a Saturday. Who does that in 2016? My breasts look spectacular. Wish I can show them on the site. She came recommended by a close friend. Zamora, her nurse, is an angel!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Great to be me in New York, NY – Jun 13, 2016
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I have had two surgeries with Dr Hayden and both had unsatisfactory outcomes. I now have to have a third surgery with a different doctor to fix my breasts. I had an unsatisfactory outcome and an overall negative experience with this doctor. I would never recommend her to anyone nor use her again myself.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

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 started a doctorate program in Microbiology and Immunology and subsequently entered the UCLA School...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Breast Reconstruction Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Kao Plastic Surgery Medical Corporation1301 20th St Ste 150 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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