Photo of Dr. Hartley in scrub top and surgical hat

Dr. Rebecca Hartley

MD, MSc, FRCSC
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Positions

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

University of Calgary

Clinical Assistant Profesor

Cumming School of Medicine

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Contact information

Phone number

office: 4039557570

Location

Clinical Office: Alberta Children's Hospital Section of Pediatric Surgery

Background

Educational Background

BSc Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University,

MSc Epidemiology, University of Calgary,

MD University of British Columbia,

FRCSC Plastic Surgery, University of Calgary,

Research

Areas of Research

Clinical Care Pathways

Design and implementation of standardized clinical care pathways within pediatric plastic surgery (e.g. hand fracture care pathway, cleft palate care pathway).

Planetary Health

To study the environmental impact of pediatric surgery and implement systemic changes to improve sustainability.

Quality Improvement

Development of quality improvement/assurance initiatives to optimize the care of children undergoing surgery (e.g. vascular anomalies, transition care)

Participation in university strategic initiatives