HeidiRegenasscareerhighlights
CosmeticPlasticSurgeon
Heidi Regenass is a physician based in Newport Beach, California, board-certified in cosmetic plastic surgeryandpalliativemedicine,withover25yearsofexperienceinboth hospital systems and private practice. Her work focuses on integrative and longevity-based care, combining natural methods with current medical practices to support overall health She works to help patients maintain balance and improve long-termwell-beingthroughstructuredandindividualizedcare.
Heidi approaches treatment by considering a person’s full health. Her care model includes physical condition, mental well-being, and lifestyle habits Her philosophy is centered on prevention, with treatment plans designed to support stability and function over time. She integrates medical knowledge with supportive approaches to provide practicalcare
Early Life and Influences
Her upbringing in Zimbabwe played a key role in shaping her interest in medicine. Growing up in an area with limited access to healthcare, she observed the challenges faced by children without proper medical support. These experiences contributed to her decisiontobecomeaphysician.
Apersonalexperiencefurtherinfluencedherpath.Observingherfather’sexperiencewith cancer and the challenges related to symptom management helped her understand the importance of compassionate care. This experience led her toward integrative and palliativemedicine,wherepatientcomfortisaprimaryfocus.
AcademicBackgroundandTraining
Heidi Regenass began her education with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and later earned a Master of Science in Health Education. This foundation provided a strongunderstandingofhealthandwellness.
She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah School of Medicine, where she was recognized for her academic performance and inducted into
Alpha Omega Alpha.HeidicompletedherGeneralSurgeryresidencyattheMayoSchool ofGraduateMedicalEducationatMayoClinicinScottsdale,Arizona.
Her training continued with a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah and a Palliative Care Medicine Fellowship through the Mayo program This combined training allowed her to develop expertise in both surgical care andlong-termpatientmanagement.
ProfessionalExperienceandLeadership
After completing her training, she opened her clinic in 2004 in Phoenix and later relocated her practice to Newport Beach. Her career includes experience across multiple healthcaresettings
Heidi served as Hospice Medical Director in Los Angeles and worked as a palliative medicine physician at organizations including Cancer Treatment Centers ofAmericaand Intermountain Health Care. She also held a leadership role as Medical Director of PalliativeMedicineatamedicalcenterinPhoenix.
In addition to palliative care, she practiced as a cosmetic plastic surgeon in Salt Lake City Her work spans both private practice and hospital environments Heidi Regenass has also contributed to the development of palliative care programs for larger healthcare organizations.
