Charlotte Horne, M.D.

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SUMMARY

Charlotte Horne, M.D., focuses on advancing the field of metabolic and abdominal wall reconstructive surgery. Her work explores innovative surgical techniques and outcomes in hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Horne aims to improve patient care by developing new treatments and methodologies, addressing complex hernia cases, and optimizing surgical outcomes. Her research delves into the physiological changes associated with hernia repair. She is committed to enhancing educational practices for surgical trainees through multimedia and coaching.

Focus areas

• Abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Horne investigates advanced techniques for reconstructing the abdominal wall, focusing on improving functional and cosmetic outcomes for patients.
• Gender-focused hernia care. She studies the unique challenges and outcomes of hernia surgeries among different genders, aiming to tailor treatments for better patient-specific results.
• Hernia outcomes in patients. Dr. Horne examines the impact of bariatric surgery on hernia development and repair, striving to enhance postoperative care and long-term outcomes.
• Restoration of abdominal wall function. Her research aims to restore optimal abdominal wall function after ventral hernia repairs by using innovative surgical approaches and materials.
• Accelerated education. Dr. Horne is passionate about improving surgical education through multimedia educational materials and coaching to promote continuous improvement among surgical trainees.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Horne's research helps improve patient care by finding the best way to perform surgery based on the patient's health and needs. She customizes hernia surgery to fit each patient's unique situation and goals. She treats a wide range of hernia diseases and other abdominal wall issues and, when possible, offers patients less invasive surgery options. Her work solves medical problems that have not been addressed before, offering new solutions for people with complex hernias and making surgeries more successful. Dr. Horne is dedicated to teaching and making sure that the latest advancements in her field are shared with surgical trainees, which helps more patients.

Professional highlights

• Top 40 under 40 Surgeon, Association of Women's Surgery, 2023.
• Dr. William and Roxanna Michener Award, Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association, 2019.
• Scholarship in Teaching Award, Case Western Reserve University, 2019.
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation:
  • Caregiver Award, 2016, 2017, 2018.
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, 2017.
  • Owen H. Wangensteen Excellence in Research Award, 2017.
• Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum, American College of Surgeons, 2017.