Maria Hawkins, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Associate with more than 16 years of clinical experience in emergency and aesthetic medicine. She is recognized for her expertise in aesthetic ultrasound and complication management.

Maria is the founder of Maria Hawkins Aesthetics, home to a leading East Coast aesthetic complication clinic, and a founding member of the American Academy of Facial Ultrasound. She also developed a CME-accredited aesthetic ultrasound training academy designed for physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, dentists, and other qualified healthcare professionals.

A published author and international speaker, Maria is passionate about advancing patient safety, anatomy education, ultrasound competency, and evidence-based complication management in aesthetic medicine.