Huntersville, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/29/2017 -- Local physician Dr. Gaurav Bharti is one of 500 doctors worldwide to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on RealSelf -the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics.

In 2016, more than 82 million people visited RealSelf to research cosmetic treatments and connect with local medical professionals. The RealSelf 500 Award honors the top rated and most engaged board-certified aesthetic doctors who consistently demonstrated a commitment to patient education and positive patient outcomes throughout 2016. Winners of the award excel at sharing their expertise, free of charge, with tens of millions of RealSelf community members actively searching for information and the right provider.

Dr. Gaurav Bharti is a board certified plastic surgeon in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Bharti completed his training in plastic surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Bharti teaches other plastic surgeons state of the art techniques in aesthetic surgery at regional, national, and international venues. He performs a full range of cosmetic body and facial procedures including breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reductions, mommy makeovers, breast revision surgery, body contouring, facelifts, eyelid lifts, fat grafting, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Bharti is partner and owner of at world renowned HK Plastic Surgery + MedSpa in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Bharti prides himself on his patients being happy by providing them with ideal cosmetic results and ensuring their safety at all times.

"These 500 doctors are part of a select group of top influencers on RealSelf who collectively answered more than 300,000 consumer questions in 2016 alone," said Tom Seery, Founder and CEO of RealSelf. "Our research shows that more than 95 percent of patients expect a practice to engage with them online. These doctors are leading the way in terms of their online engagement and focus on empowering patients with good information."

Dr. Bharti is an expert contributor to RealSelf, and to date has posted over 1000 answers to questions on RealSelf. Dr. Bharti also maintains a patient star rating of five out of five stars in RealSelf reviews. For more information on Dr. Bharti, please visit www.hkcenters.com, and www.realself.com/Gaurav-Bharti.

About H/K Plastic Surgery + MedSpa
H/K is based in Huntersville, N.C. just 15 minutes north of Charlotte, along with a second satellite office in Charlotte, N.C. H/K Plastic Surgery + MedSpa surgical facility is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. They also have a full service Medical Spa for complete aesthetic care at both locations. Its award-winning, world-renowned, board certified plastic surgeons bring more than 50 years of combined experience and contribute to more than 1,000 surgeries and 3,000 procedures per year.

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HK Plastic Surgery + MedSpa
Location: 11208 Statesville Rd., Ste. 300, Huntersville, NC 28078
Website: http://www.hkcenters.com/