I have been a faculty member since completing my training in 2007. Within Otolaryngology, my practice encompasses the broad spectrum of esthetic and reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery.
Surgical procedures I commonly perform include functional and cosmetic septorhinoplasty; reconstruction of Mohs surgical defects within the head & neck; browlift & blepharoplasty; and repair of facial skeletal fractures. I am one of the Facial Plastic Surgeons responsible for the care of the Minnesota Wild pro hockey team. As a generally avid sports fan, I've learned that the sun shines distinctly brighter whenever the New York Yankees win. Writing has been a particular passion of mine, culminating in my autobiographical memoir that reads like a perpetual Seinfeld episode.
Expertise
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Education
Undergrad: Cornell University
Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship: Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota
Residency: Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota
Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
- American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Awards and Recognition
- Top Doctors, Mpls St. Paul Magazine
- Best Doctors, Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- Best Doctors for Women, Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- Frank Lassman Award, Faculty Teacher of the Year, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Minnesota
- Michael M. Paparella Award for Excellence in Otology Research, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota
- M.D. Degree with Special Distinction in Molecular Science and Experimental Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Alfred Angrist Prize for Excellence in Pathology Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Cornell University Dean’s Scholar
Professional Associations
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
- Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
Publications
- Gadkaree SK, McCarty JC, Sajjadi A, Dresner HS, Lindsay RW, Varvares MA, Friedlander DF and Bergmark RW. Disparities in index of care for otolaryngologic procedures performed in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 167(5): 821-831, March 2022.
- Hsieh, TY, Dedhia RD, Chiao W, Dresner H, Barta RJ, Lyford-Pike S, Hamlar, D, Stephan SJ, Schubert W and Hilger PA. A guide to facial trauma triage and precautions in the COVID-19 pandemic. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 22(3): 164-169.,May/June 2020.
- Robitschek J, Dresner H, and Hilger P. Utility of a systematic approach to teaching photographic nasal analysis to otolaryngology residents. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 19(6): 463, 2017.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%28Harley+Dresner%5BAuthor%5D%29+AND+%28University+of+Minnesota%5BAffiliation%5D%29&sort=date
