Our Staff

Dr. Benedetti hand-picked his staff members for their dedication to patient care and satisfaction. Everyone on his team is committed to excellence, and works hard to create a welcoming atmosphere where you can explore ways to enhance your health and happiness.

Lara Hartford, MHPA - Practice Manager

Lara joins Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery with over 10 years of experience in the health care industry. She attended Brigham Young University under a talent scholarship and received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. She went on to receive a Masters of Health Policy and Administration, with a finance emphasis, at Washington State University. While at WSU, she was awarded the Wall Street Journal Student of the Year Award.

Lara has experience as a financial healthcare analyst, contract negotiator and most recently worked with Dr. Benedetti to develop a cosmetic program at Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon, where she was the Program Manager. Lara has been so impressed with Dr. Benedetti's surgical skills and vision that she was happy to move to Florida to be a part of Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery. Lara and her husband have three beautiful daughters and in her spare time she loves to spend time with her girls and since moving to Florida, go running along the beach.

Christy Benedetti, RN, BSN

Christy graduated with a BA degree in Zoology from Miami University, and also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Toledo in 1996. She graduated from the nursing program with honors and was nominated to and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing.

With over 12 years of nursing experience, Christy has experience delivering specialized care to meet the unique needs of plastic surgery patients. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you with your cosmetic goals.

Our staff members are highly talented and place your care as their top priority. Request a consultation at our plastic surgery practice in Tampa Bay, Florida to get started, or call 727-289-7119 to set up your appointment.