MILLARD PLASTIC SURGERY - Key Persons


A Teacher

A sought-after lecturer and teacher, Dr. Millard speaks and teaches throughout the world and has been teaching physicians the latest advanced techniques in liposuction, liposculpture and fat grafting since 2004. Dr. Millard is the founder of the Advanced Body Sculpting Institute, an institution dedicated to educating physicians on how to safely and effectively perform the newest cosmetic procedures in the field. He pioneered and was the first physician/surgeon to perform the VASER Hi Def procedure in the United States, which not only removes excess fat, but also shapes the underlying tissue to create a toned athletic appearance in both men and women.

Azucena Chavez-Heredia

Job Titles:
  • Registered Nurse
  • Nurse / Spanish Coordinator
Azucena is a Registered Nurse and will assist you during your pre/post-op appointments. She helps during minor surgeries and assists our Spanish speaking patients throughout their entire experience with us. Her parents are from Chihuahua, Mexico and though she was born here in Colorado she goes back to Chihuahua all the time. The most rewarding part of her job is helping and caring for patients throughout their entire transformation. Azucena has over 6 years of experience in healthcare and has been in the plastic surgery industry for close to 3 years. Her favorite thing about our team is the willingness and excitement the team has to help each other and even Dr. Millard's dad jokes. Fun Fact: Azucena used to be the only girl on her football team and is a twin.

Chelsea Barnett

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Chelsea is from California and moved to Colorado in 2002 with her family. She loves to make others smile and laugh and at any get together you are likely to find her sitting on the floor getting love from the doggies. She dreams of one day living in a bus and going on amazing adventures. Chelsea is committed to providing a great customer experience and will do anything she can to help support her team. She looks forward to continuing to grow with the company and making sure every patient leaves with a smile. Fun Fact: Chelsea has a Great Dane named Miley Cyrus.

Dana Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Operative Care Coordinator
Dana assists you through all the steps of your post-operative care and recovery and performs our lymphatic massages for our patients after surgery. She is from Alamogordo, New Mexico but moved to Colorado in 1988. Dana has been doing lymphatic massage therapy for liposuction patients since 2012. With massage therapy, patient recovery times are sped up by up to 40%! During the hour-long massage sessions, Dana walks you through the recovery process, explains how drains work, makes sure they are working properly and advises you on proper nutrition to facilitate recovery. Dana has been with Millard Plastic Surgery for almost 7 years and enjoys helping patients with their recovery and making them feel better. She loves the team she works with and looks forward to seeing them every day. She is also the proud mom of 2 teenagers! Fun Fact: Dana is half Lakota Sioux Native American Indian. Her tribe is Rosebud in North Dakota!

Dr. David Hendrick

Dr. David Hendrick is triple-board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and American Board of Otolaryngology. Equipped with over 30 years of experience, he is passionate about helping people look and feel their best. Dr. Hendrick specializes in facial procedures such as Face/Neck Lifts, Brow Lifts, and Blepharoplasty surgery, as well as, breastwork and body contouring. A Veteran and native to Southampton, NY, Dr. David Hendrick is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and attended U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School for a post-graduate degree. He acquired a Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1991 and first moved to Colorado shortly after for his General Surgery Internship and Head/Neck Surgery Residency. After completing his fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Chicago, he opened a successful private plastic and cosmetic surgery practice in Kansas where he stayed for 18 years. In 2017, Dr. David Hendrick moved back to Denver, CO where he currently resides! Dr. Hendrick has authored numerous professional publications and won the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation Award for Best Clinical Scholarly Article in 2011. He also holds an extensive list of awards/recognitions for his excellence in cosmetic surgery. Outside of the operating room, Dr. Hendrick is also a licensed pilot who owns an airplane and a collection of motorcycles. He loves exploring the back country on his days off and is also an avid art enthusiast and cook. That same desire to make people feel good is what he values most about his career in plastic and cosmetic surgery. He gets great satisfaction from performing surgeries that make people feel good about themselves.

Dr. John A. Millard

Dr. John A. Millard and the staff at Millard Plastic Surgery Center are committed to you, our patient. Our goal is not just to obtain beautiful cosmetic surgery results, but also to provide you with an excellent overall experience. Our number one priority is you. John A. Millard, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, specializing in Breast, Body and Extremity Cosmetic Surgery, is nationally and internationally renowned for his expertise in advanced liposuction procedures.

Dr. Laura Boschini

Job Titles:
  • Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Laura Boschini is a candidate member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, an associate fellow member of the American College of Surgeons, and double-residency-trained in both general surgery and plastic surgery. With 15 years of surgical experience, and over 1300 cosmetic procedures performed, she takes pride in providing her patients with exceptional and attentive treatment and care. Dr. Boschini is committed to listening to and understanding her patients so she can do her very best for them. She specializes in breast and body procedures, taking her responsibilities seriously, and performing her role as a surgeon with diligence and integrity. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Dr. Boschini's family moved to the United States shortly afterward and she spent her childhood in Billings, Montana. She gained her undergraduate degree at the prestigious Georgetown University in 1999. After completing her Geography MA at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, she earned her doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Once she achieved her second master's degree in Public Health in 2014, Dr. Boschini conducted her residency in the Department of General Surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. She then undertook a second residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. With an additional 10 years of training past medical school, Dr. Boschini is at the forefront of cosmetic medicine. Dr. Boschini moved to Colorado in 2016, and since then, has greatly enjoyed taking long walks with her husband and showing her son the wonders of Denver. She particularly enjoys trips to local restaurants and breweries.

Emily Schwarz

Job Titles:
  • Nurse
Emily grew up here in Parker Colorado. She has been a nurse for over 15 years. She has worked in Urgent Care, Med Surg, and now Plastic Surgery for the last 5 years. Emily loves plastic surgery because of the confidence you see on the inside, as well as, the changes on the outside. It is so rewarding to see the journey patients go through to achieve a goal they have been dreaming of. She is so excited to be a part of this practice. We have such a fun, hardworking team. Emily enjoys the outdoors, watching her boys play sports, and spending time with her family and 2 dogs

Kara Gall

Job Titles:
  • Nurse
Kara is a proud native of Colorado. She grew up on a ranch in northeastern Colorado and moved to the city about 30 years ago. Kara has been a nurse for almost 15 years starting as a nurse assistant back in high school. The majority of Kara's experience as a nurse has been in the operating room and made the transition to plastic surgery nursing about 3 years ago. She loves to see the transformations in her patients and the smiles on their faces when it comes to their outcomes and results and her biggest hope is that she makes her patients feel safe and comfortable and always laughing. She loves being part of a team that makes work fun. Kara loves the outdoors and spends the majority of her free time hiking trails with her dog Indie and 4wheeling with her husband. She also enjoys attending her daughter's high school cheerleading competitions and watching her cheer at all her events. Fun Fact: Kara wants to retire in Mexico.

Kelly FitzHarris

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Nurse
Kelly is a Licensed Practical Nurse and sees all of the pre and post-op patients while also assisting in minor surgeries. She is from a very small town that is actually considered a village because of its small population in Farmersville, Ohio. She moved to Colorado 7 years ago and has been working in healthcare for over 8 years. Kelly started working as a nurse in plastic surgery over 5 years ago and absolutely loves what she does! Her favorite thing about her work is the process - she values being the one patients see in pre-op when they are nervous and being able to help calm their fears. She also enjoys seeing them after their recovery wearing a whole new confidence about themselves! She looks forward to coming into work and being around the team as we act like one big family and support each other at work and at home. Fun Fact: Kelly has 5 dogs and 2 dinosaurs (lizards).

Kristina Goro

Job Titles:
  • Patient Care Coordinator
Kristina is your Patient Care Coordinator and she will be available before, during, and after your consult to answer questions and assist in getting your procedure scheduled. She was born in St. Louis, MO and moved to the Denver area in 2018 due to her love for the outdoors. On top of Kristina's interest for traveling and discovering new places, she is also passionate about the health and beauty industry and loves helping people feel confident about the way they look. She will be your first point of contact for cosmetic procedures with Dr. Hendrick, Dr Boschini, and Dr. Singer. Her 12 years of industry knowledge and experience will ensure you are comfortable and thoroughly prepared for your journey with us.

Olivia Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Patient Care Coordinator
Olivia was born in Jupiter Florida, but grew up in New Jersey! She went to college at Ole Miss (Hotty Toddy) and has now lived in Denver for the last 4 years! She moved to Colorado for her love of music & nature and likes to spend her time going to as many concerts at Red Rocks as possible and enjoys spending the summers camping in the mountains. She will be your first point of contact for cosmetic procedures with Dr. Hendrick, Dr Boschini and Dr. Singer. Her 12 years of industry knowledge and, experience will ensure you are comfortable and thoroughly prepared for your journey with us.

Paula Millard

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Paula manages the practice and is in charge of bookkeeping, employee management, and makes sure everything runs smoothly. She was born in Washington State and moved to Colorado in 2002 when Dr. Millard and her started the practice. Over the last 22 years, she's overseen the growth and maturation of the practice into something that we are all very proud of. Her goal is to provide a level of customer service experience on par with the world-class surgical outcomes that Dr. Millard provides. Her favorite thing about the team is that everyone feels like family! Paula loves to travel and often accompanies Dr. Millard to professional meetings and speaking engagements all over the world. Together they have been to more than 20 countries! She is also a proud mom of 3 amazing young adults and 2 Labradoodles!