Dr. Jill Hessler has been recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors honoree. This is an elite distinction awarded to physicians who rank among the top 7% nationwide, based on peer nominations and excellence in patient care.
Dr. Aaliyah C. Riccardi
Meet Dr. Aaliyah C. Riccardi
Dr. Aaliyah C. Riccardi is currently completing fellowship training in aesthetic facial plastic surgery with Dr. Jill Hessler and Dr. David Kim in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her approach to facial plastic surgery is grounded in the belief that exceptional results should appear refined, balanced, and natural while preserving the features that make each patient unique.
Dr. Riccardi earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Honors and her medical degree with Honors in Scholarship and Leadership from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). UPMC’s nationally ranked program has a longstanding legacy of innovation that helped shape modern head and neck surgery. Her comprehensive training in the anatomy, function, and surgical treatment of the face and neck provided a strong foundation for advanced fellowship training in facial plastic surgery.
Her clinical interests include facial rejuvenation, aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty, and nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, including Botox® and dermal fillers. By combining surgical precision with an appreciation for facial harmony, Dr. Riccardi strives to create results that honor each patient’s natural features and individual identity.
Dr. Riccardi’s fellowship is a one-year appointment, offering patients a unique opportunity to receive care from her during this advanced stage of facial plastic surgery training.
