Dr. Hankins has been practicing in Las Vegas since 2004, and he is the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Sunrise Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Hankins’s philosophy is simple — treat each patient as if they were a member of his own family, and strive to provide great results as well as great service.
Dr. Hankins is renowned across the Las Vegas Valley for his compassionate patient care and exceptional surgical outcomes, particularly in face, breast, and body procedures. He possesses extensive experience in these areas and is recognized as one of the leading practitioners in the United States for breast implant procedures. He regularly shares his expertise through lectures to fellow plastic surgeons on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Moreover, Dr. Hankins holds a special interest in facial aesthetics and non-surgical cosmetic injectables, serving on advisory boards for major injectable companies such as Allergan, Medicis®, and Valeant. He actively mentors other injectors and holds training roles for Allergan, Medicis®, and Sculptra®.®.
Originally from Arizona, Dr. Hankins established a successful solo practice there for a decade after completing his plastic surgery residency. He pursued his medical degree at Indiana University and earned his undergraduate degree at Davidson College in North Carolina, where he excelled both academically and athletically, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving recognition as a Division I Academic All-American in soccer. During his time at Indiana University, Dr. Hankins was honored with the prestigious Edwards Scholarship, awarded to only four graduate students annually across the university system. Additionally, he was elected to the AOA Honor Society, a distinction achieved by less than 5% of his medical school peers.
Dr. Hankins underwent comprehensive training at the esteemed Grand Rapids program, one of the nation’s oldest combined plastic surgery programs. He received specialized instruction in breast surgery under the guidance of a renowned breast surgeon, further enhancing his expertise in this area. His training also focused extensively on cosmetic surgery, equipping him with advanced techniques. Dr. Hankins frequently appears as a guest expert on various television shows and networks, including CBS’ “The Doctors,” TLC Network, and local news segments. Furthermore, his patients’ success stories have been featured in national publications such as MAXIM and Playboy.
Education and Affiliations
Undergraduate:
Davidson College, Magna Cum Laude, Economics, North Carolina 1990
Medical:
Indiana University Medical School, graduated 1994
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1994
Residency:
Blodgett/St. Mary’s General Surgery Residency 1997
GRAMEC Plastic Surgery Residency, graduated 1999
Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Academic Affiliations
- Former Chief of Plastic Surgery, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
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