Katherine Hein MD

Dr. Katherine Hein is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Hein is a native of Michigan, where she attended college and medical school at the University of Michigan. She then trained at Harvard University in general surgery. After 2 years of scientific research studying the effects of Type II diabetes on the aorta, she returned to the Harvard University Plastic Surgery residency program for two years of plastic surgery residency. Finally, she completed another year of training focused on aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery, again at Harvard University.

Dr. Hein has been practicing as a plastic surgeon in Framingham since 1999. She believes in providing high-quality, individualized treatment that meets the your goals with the least risk and greatest improvement. She truly believes that feeling more confident in your looks makes you more confident in your actions.

Dr. Hein's passion for high quality patient care led her to graduate from Yale University's School of Management Healthcare Focused Executive MBA program in 2012. Dr. Hein brings the leadership skills she learned at Yale to her role as the Vice Chair for Quality in the Department of Surgery at MetroWest Medical Center.

Dr. Hein's warm and caring manner are echoed in her staff's interactions with patients. After all, we could not be successful for so many years without providing excellent, personalized service and highly competent surgical care. Our experienced and caring team looks forward to meeting with you to evaluate and discuss your plastic surgical needs. We are committed to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals, together.

Education

M.D., University of Michigan Medical School, 1991
B.A., with Distinction, University of Michigan, 1987
M.B.A., Yale University, 2012

Post Doctoral Training

Plastic Surgery Resident, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard University, 1997–1999
Aesthetic Surgery Fellow, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard University, 1996–1997
General Surgery Resident, New England Deaconess Hospital/Harvard University, 1991–1996

Research Fellowship

Vascular Surgery Research Fellow, Joslin Diabetes Center/
Harvard Medical School, 1994–1996

Licensure and Board Certification

Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2000; Re-certified, 2009
Licensed in Massachusetts since 1994

Hospital Appointments

MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham Campus
MetroWest Medical Center, Natick Campus
Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments

Vice Chair for Quality, Department of Surgery, MetroWest Medical Center
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Chair, Surgical Quality Assurance Committee, MetroWest Medical Center
Member, Operating Room Committee, MetroWest Medical Center
Member, Boston Surgical Society
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, Massachusetts Medical Society

Awards & Honors

Joseph P. Murray Award, Best Resident Paper, New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 1998
Harvard-Longwood Area Vascular Research Fellowship, 1994-1996
Class Honors, Class of 1987, University of Michigan
Regents of the University of Michigan Scholar
National Merit Scholar

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Articles

Hein, K.D., Wechsler, M.E., Schwartzstein, R.M., Morris, D.J. The adult respiratory distress syndrome after dextran infusion as an antithrombotic agent in free TRAM flap breast reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 103(6):1706–8, May, 1999.

Hein, K.D., Morris, D.J., Goldwyn, R.M., Kolker, A. Dermal autografts for fascial repair after TRAM flap harvest. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 102(7): 2287–92, December, 1998.

Kolker, A.R., Wolfort, F.G., Upton, J., Tahan, S.R., Hein, K.D., Zewert, T.F. Plantar verrucous carcinoma following transmetatarsal amputation and renal transplantation. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 40(5):404–9, May, 1998.

Hein, K.D. Use of fibrin sealant to prevent seromas in rats (letter). Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 101(6):1744–5, May, 1998.

Hein, K.D., Goldwyn, R.M., Morris, D.J., Kolker, A.R. Repair of abdominal fascial defects with dermal autografts. Plastic Surgical Forum, 1997, Volume XX, p.166.

Book Chapters

Slavin, S.A., Hein, K.D. The Midabdominal TRAM Flap. In: Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, (Spear, S., editor). Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, PA, 1998, pp.565–576.

Hein, K.D., King, G.L. Abnormalities in the Endothelium in Diabetes Mellitus. In: Endocrinology of the Vasculature (Sowers, J.R., editor). Humana Press Inc., Jun 24 1966

Carly joins Dr. Hein's practice as a Board Certified Physician Assistant. Carly was born and raised in the Boston area and has a degree in Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where she played on Trinity's Varsity field hockey and softball teams. Prior to PA school, Carly worked as a Scrub Technician/Medical Assistant in the Department of Facial Plastics at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where her love for plastic surgery started. She graduated with her degree in PA studies from Massachusetts General Hospital's Institute of Health Professions in 2018 and began her career in Cardiac Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She split time between the operating room and the intensive care unit, developing a keen understanding and passion for high-stakes surgical procedures and complex medical patients. In her spare time, Carly enjoys spending time with her fiancée and their puppy Milo. Carly is excited to work alongside Dr. Hein and deliver high-quality patient care.

Lisa joined our team as Practice Manager in July of 2005. With over 30 years’ experience in the medical field, her main goal is in the best interest of the patient. Lisa coordinates all patient related functions, business operations, public relations, and sales and marketing efforts and truly enjoys working closely with our patients throughout their experience here. Lisa has 3 children and 10 grandchildren and enjoys spending her off time with her husband and family. Lisa’s interest are Fitness, Nascar and camping.

Pam has been working in the medical field since 2015, after teaching elementary school music for 27 years. She continues to make music by singing and giving piano lessons. Pam also enjoys volunteering and her cats.