Meet Dr. Walsh
Dr. Molly F. Walsh is one of the three founders of Forma Plastic Surgery, where premier plastic surgery meets and exceeds the desires of its patients. Dr. Walsh is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and is fellowship-trained with an emphasis on cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and breast reconstruction. In her practice, she believes both her cosmetic and reconstructive patients deserve individualized approaches that balance their desires with their overall health needs. Her extensive training and knowledge enable her to apply cutting-edge techniques to provide her patients with natural-looking results that are long-lasting.
Education
Dr. Walsh is originally from Western New York. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Ithaca College and attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. After completing medical school, she relocated to Arizona and finished an internship at Mesa General Hospital. Following her internship, she attended a general surgery residency at Maricopa Integrated Health Systems. Once finished with her residency, Mayo Clinic invited her to participate in a prestigious fellowship to further enhance her formal training in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
The Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery selected Dr. Walsh as a Mayo Foundation Scholar, a distinction reflective of her dedication to the plastic and reconstructive surgery field. This prestigious position included further training in microsurgical breast reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. After her time at Mercy Medical Center, Dr. Walsh gained an international perspective on all aspects of plastic surgery with a fellowship in Salzburg, Austria, and at the renowned McIndoe Clinic in England.
Dr. Walsh’s education and training surpass most in her field, making her one of the most sought-after plastic surgeons in the country. She provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care using innovative techniques that can be applied to the most challenging of cases, creating amazing patient transformations.
Specialties and Expertise
Specializing in plastic surgery of the breast, body, and breast reconstruction, Dr. Walsh strives to improve confidence and empower her female patients. Being a mom herself, she understands the life changes a woman’s body sustains from pregnancy, childbirth, and weight loss and gain. Breast augmentation, breast lift, complex breast cases, and abdominoplasty are procedures she performs to create positive long-term changes. Additionally, specializing in breast reconstruction, Dr. Walsh is able to further individualize her procedures using cutting-edge techniques in both cosmetic and reconstructive aspects to enhance outcomes. She prides herself on providing the information, education, and beautiful natural-looking results that her patients strive for.
Societies and Memberships
Dr. Walsh is a proud member of the following organizations:
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member, Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Personal
When she is not at Forma Plastic Surgery, Dr. Walsh trains students, residents, and fellows. She received the prestigious Mayo Clinic Surgery Subspecialty Teacher of the Year Award and published several articles related to women's health in plastic surgery.
