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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Q & A with our Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Preston A. Gardner

Posted on January 12, 2026

What inspired you to pursue a career as a physician? I wanted to help others feel better about themselves.

What are your specialties? plastic and reconstructive surgery

What are some of the highlights of your career? Having patients that come back happy with restored function, more confidence, and improved appearance.

What are the most common procedures you perform? Mohs reconstruction, skin lesions excisions, blepharoplasty

What are the ones you most commonly recommend? procedures involving the face and neck

What do you like to do for fun? traveling with the family and spartan races

What’s one thing that everybody needs to know about you? I am not a very talkative person, but I am very attentive. I listen closely, and I care a great deal about getting surgery right the first time.

What makes you want to head to work every day? I enjoy what I do, and I am the provider for our family.

What do you do in Florida for fun? We like to go to Disney World and take Disney cruises.

Is there anything you would like to tackle in 2026? travel more making memories with the family