Research & Innovation
At The Roxbury Institute, our Department of Surgery represents the pinnacle of surgical excellence, combining decades of expertise with the latest innovations in surgical technique and technology.


Our Approach
to Research & Innovation

Meet Our Research & Innovation (foundation) Team
Our surgeons are recognized leaders in their specialized fields with distinguished backgrounds in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
David Smart, MD
Dr. David Smart is a distinguished board-certified dermatologic surgeon bringing exceptional expertise to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City.


David Smart, MD
Dr. David Smart is a distinguished board-certified dermatologic surgeon bringing exceptional expertise to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City.
Karen L. Herbst, MD, PhD
Dr. Karen L. Herbst, a prominent board-certified endocrinologist, serves as the Head of Research and Director of Diagnostic and Preventative Medicine at The Roxbury Institute in Tucson, Arizona, home to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program.


Karen L. Herbst, MD, PhD
Dr. Karen L. Herbst, a prominent board-certified endocrinologist, serves as the Head of Research and Director of Diagnostic and Preventative Medicine at The Roxbury Institute in Tucson, Arizona, home to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program.
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