Andrew P. Ordon
Andrew P. Ordon | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1950 |
| Education | University of California, Irvine USC Keck School of Medicine |
| Occupation(s) | Plastic surgeon, talk show host |
| Spouse |
Robyn L. Meyerhoff (m. 1985) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | ordonchopra |
Andrew Paul Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S., ABPS, ASPS, sometimes billed as Dr. Drew Ordon, (born December 9, 1950) is an American plastic surgeon[1] and an Emmy-nominated co-host of the award-winning talk show The Doctors.[2]
Biography
Education
Ordon was born in Chicago and raised in Long Beach, California.[3] He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach California where he was class vice president and played on Varsity football and track.[3]
He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1972 and received his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine (now the Keck School of Medicine of USC) in 1979.[4] After a surgical internship at the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, Ordon completed residencies at LAC+USC Medical Center as well as White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.[5][6] Ordon completed his fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at the Beverly Hills Medical Center.[7]
Career
Ordon is the founder of the plastic surgery institute, Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California and Dubai.[2]
Ordon is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Ordon is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He currently practices in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California.[8]
Ordon formerly served as an assistant clinical professor of plastic surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles.[2] Currently, he is serving as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Co-Director of the Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.[7] He previously held faculty positions at the University of Connecticut Health Center and the New York Medical College.[9]
He is also the founding Partner of LASER AWAY INC, an aesthetic medical spa chain.[10] He is also the President of Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons, and their Board of Directors.[9]
He has been spokesman of beauty products such as Crepe Erase Skincare, Wonder Bra, Fill and Freeze Skincare and Brazilian Butt by Beach Body.[11]
Ordon has appeared in media outlets, including magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and NewBeauty, where he shares his insights on the latest trends in cosmetic surgery.[1]
Television
Ordon's television appearances as a medical and plastic surgery expert date back to the 1980s. In 2007 he became a regular guest of Dr. Phil McGraw on the Dr. Phil talk show. In 2008 Ordon was selected by McGraw as a host for The Doctors, a talk show produced by McGraw.[12] On The Doctors Ordon discusses plastic surgery as well as skin care, anti-aging techniques and other well-being topics.[1]
The program is syndicated in over 140 countries, has taped about 2000 episodes,[13] and reaches an average 1.15 million daily viewers in the US.[7] The show has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award six times, winning for Outstanding Talk Show/Informative in 2010. Ordon, together with his co-hosts, received Outstanding Talk Show Host nominations in 2011 and 2012.[7]
Other recent television appearances made by Ordon include the Daytime Emmy Awards, the Rachael Ray Show, The Early Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Studio One and on the Fox News Channel, and a guest appearance on the Adult Swim faux talk show, The Eric Andre Show.
Philanthrophy
Ordon is a founding member of the Surgical Friends Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides free surgical procedures to burn victims, abuse victims, people born with birth defects and others who cannot otherwise afford needed reconstructive surgery in the US and countries including Jordan and Haiti. Ordon has also worked with Smile Train, providing cleft lip and palate repairs.[7]
Views
He stresses the importance of a healthy mindset and realistic expectations when it comes to cosmetic procedures.[1]
In his interviews, Ordon has often discussed how beauty ideals are shaped by both personal perception and societal influences, including the role of social media and celebrities like Kylie Jenner in shaping beauty trends.[14] He has also emphasized the significance of self-care, including early use of Botox and regular sunscreen application, to maintain a youthful appearance over time.[3]
Selected publications
- Ordon, Andrew (2012). Better in 7 : the ultimate seven-day guide to a better you!. Los Angeles, CA: Bird Street Books. ISBN 978-0985462703.[15]
Personal life
He is married to former Wilhelmina model, now a designer and developer lives in Sonoma County and New York City.[16]
Ordon has two children. His son, Matt, is a practicing neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in Boston, MA, and his daughter, Sharon, is a forensic psychiatrist practicing in Marin County, CA.[6][17]
In 2011, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him.[18][19]
References
- ^ a b c d "Emmy-Nominated Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ordon On Dubai Clients, Anti-Aging And The Most Referenced Celebrity Face | Harper's Bazaar Arabia". 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Andrew Ordon". NewBeauty. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Andrew Ordon On Secrets To Looking Healthy, Plastic Surgery's Most Popular Procedures And The Kylie Jenner Effect | Harper's Bazaar Arabia". 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Dr. Andrew Ordon | WBNX-TV". www.wbnx.com. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Andrew P. Ordon, M.D." AAMC. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Keck Alumni Spotlight - Andrew P. Ordon, Class of 1979". Keck USC. USC. Archived from the original on August 26, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Leonardo, Jim. "Balancing life as a surgeon, daytime TV co-host". Plastic Surgery News.
- ^ Plastic Surgery Clinic(accessed 9 August 2011) Archived 23 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Dr. Andrew Ordon | Dr. Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery". Dr. Chernoff Plastic Surgery. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Dr. Andrew Ordon". LA Aesthetic Surgery. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Weiner, Zoe. "Ever Find Yourself Curious How to Get Rid of Crepey Skin? Here's a Derm's Take". Well+Good. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Nip & Tuck: AboutHer.com Meets Surgeon to the Stars, Dr. Andrew Ordon". About Her. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Riley, Forbes. "NBC's The Doctors: Dr Drew Ordon". The Forbes Factor. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Manager, Tatiana Bido, Aesthetic Content (2020-09-25). "The Kardashian Effect: How Their 'Reality' Changed The Way We View Cosmetic Treatments". NewBeauty. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Review: Better in 7 by The Doctors' Dr. Ordon". Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Leggate, James (2021-08-13). "'The Doctors' host Dr. Andrew Ordon lists LA home for $21.6 million". FOXBusiness. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Dr. Andrew Ordon". Transformation Talk Radio.
- ^ "The Brightest Stars from New-York to Los Angeles" (PDF). May 8, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-05-08.
- ^ "Dr. Andrew Ordon, Co-Host of the Emmy-Award Winning Series 'The Doctors', Honored on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars." Pediatrics Week. NewsRX. 2011.