Expert Details
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
ID: 726709
New York, USA
He has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, at his medical college and an attending physician in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology at a few different hospitals along the East Coast. He has served as a consultant to Kythera Pharmaceuticals, BioForm, Sanofi-Aventis, and ABC News. Expert is listed in Marquis Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare.
He has extended his expertise as a plastic surgeon to numerous domestic and international public service activities provideing facial plastic surgery for patients who have sustained facial injuries as a result of domestic violence and providing facial plastic surgery for patients with facial deformities on mission trips to Hanoi, Vietnam.
Other research and experiences include mammoplasty reduction, scar tissue formation, wound healing, radiation therapy, human leukemic cell lines, disease control and prevention, peripheral nerve defect and repair and handling plastic surgery related products and devices.
His publications include original papers on topics such as the closure of orocutaneous fistula using a Pedicled Expanded Deltopectoral Flap, FK-506 with Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (b-FGF), Peripheral Nerve Defect repair, Effects of the Plasminogen Pathway on Scar Tissue Formation, Expression in Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Simplified Facial Rejuvenation, Buttonhole Eyebrow Elevation, Exploring Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with Fat Repositioning, De-epithelialization of the Inferior Pedicle in Reduction Mammoplasty, Breast Reduction, and Mid-Forehead Eyebrow Suspension.
His expertise include presenting and understanding current concepts of rhinoplasty, aesthetic facial plastic surgery, facial transplantation, advances in facial plastic surgery and anti-aging therapies, upper respiratory ailment, otolaryngology emergencies, clinical approaches to assessment and treatment of neck masses, and physical examination of head and neck. He has also studied advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and other otolaryngology diseases.
His experience include achieving BOTOX browlift, various facial transplantations, refinements in regional reconstruction, facial defects following Mohs micrographic surgery, facial contouring and alloplastic implants, and lower lid blepharoplasty with fat repositioning. His clinical research in this area include investigating the efficacy of the mid-forehead eyebrow lift to correct eyebrow ptosis and rejuvenate the forehead-eyelid complex, examining the use of hydroxyapatite granules in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, and facial rejuvenation.
He has provided consulting services to patients as well as presentations on cutaneous procedures and marketing strategies involved in plastic surgery, essential elements of optimal pre-operative appointments and post-surgical services and advice.
As a plastic surgeon, Expert is an expert on skin care during surgery, specifically in skin healing and scar tissue formation and prevention, skin infection treatment and various skin conditions. He provides consultation in skin care treatment before and after plastic and reconstructive surgery to ensure his patients are complete satisfied with their procedures.
Expert has worked with law firms performing expert case review. He has also worked with hedge funds, investment banks, and venture capital firms to review new technology, devices, and pharmaceuticals which are being developed and/or currently used in clinical practice.Expert has consulted for ABC News. He was interviewed on Good Morning America on facial transplation.Expert has consulted for Kythera Pharmaceuticals on pharmaceuticals used for aesthetic purposes.Expert has consulted for BioForm Medical on a product used for aesthetic and functional purposes.Expert has consulted for Sanofi-Aventis to educate and train other physicians on the use of an injectable product used for facial aesthetics.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1998 | Degree: M.D. | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Rush Medical College of Rush University |
| Year: 1993 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Biology and Religion | Institution: Emory University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2007 to 2009 | Employer: Detroit Medical Center | Title: Resident | Department: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
Responsibilities:Expert served as co-chief plastic surgery resident where he was responsible for coordinating the daily clinical care and didactic conferences. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2007 | Employer: LL NY LI Medical | Title: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert performed aesthetic facial plastic surgery in this private practice. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2005 | Employer: ENT and Allergy Associates, L.L.P. | Title: Otolaryngologist, Facial Plastic Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert practiced otolaryngology - head and neck surgery as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in this private practice. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1994 to 1994 | Agency: National Institutes of Health | Role: Summer Research Fellow | Description: Examined the effects of four compounds on two human leukemic cell lines at the National Cancer Institute. |
| Years: 1992 to 1993 | Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Role: Research Associate | Description: Compared the sociodemographic composition of two California counties in 1971 and 1992. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2006 | Country / Region: Hanoi, Vietnam | Summary: Expert volunteered as a facial plastic surgeon performing surgery and teaching Vietnamese surgeons about new surgical technologies and techniques. |
| Years: 2003 to 2003 | Country / Region: Paris, France | Summary: Expert worked as a guest resident surgeon at the American Hospital of Paris. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Member, American Medical Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Medical License - New York, Michigan, Connecticut, California, District of Columbia, Virginia Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Clinical Assistant Professor of Otorhinolarygology, Weill Cornell Medical College for three years. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert has been recognized in Marquis Who’s Who in America three times, in Who’s Who in the World (twice), Marquis Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare (3 times), Who’s Who in the East four times, in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (twice) and Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Surgeons, Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Physicians (twice), and was listed in America’s Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists. |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Expert completed his Internship in Surgery at University Hospital and Medical Center, his two Residencies in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and completed his Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has over 15 original papers and publications in the his field of expertise and interest. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has reviewed many cases for plaintiff and defense counsel for cases relating to otolaryngology - head and neck surgery as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has participated in depositions. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has served as a member of the faculty for numerous courses on facial plastic and reconstructive surgey, including three at Stanford. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He has worked with many companies who manufacture and/or distribute medical supplies and instruments for otolaryngology as well as plastic surgery. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has consulted on numerous projects regarding device development, drug development, and healthcare management relating to otolaryngology as well as plastic surgery. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He is board certified in otolaryngology as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. |
Fields of Expertise
anastomosis, blepharoplasty, breast implant, breast reduction, cervicoplasty, dermatologic surgery, ear surgery, electrosurgery, hemostasis, liposuction, lymph node excision, mammaplasty, nasopharyngeal secretion, oculoplastic surgery, orbital surgery, paranasal sinus tumor, pharyngitis, plastic closure, reconstructive surgery, scar tissue, sinus surgery, sinusitis, sleep apnea surgery, sore throat treatment, surgical implant device, surgical staple, suturing, tinnitus, tissue grafting, tonsillitis, TRAM flap reconstruction, vein grafting, laryngeal disease, neck, neck dissection, otolaryngology, rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgery, skin abnormalities, skin transplantation, dermabrasion, sinus, ear, craniofacial abnormality, sinus infection, facial pain, perioperative nursing, crouzon syndrome, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, abdominal surgery, ligation, debridement, curettage, ambulatory surgery, allograft processing, biopsy analysis, eye injury, burn surgery, alopecia, burn injury care, prescription cosmetic, over-the-counter cosmetic, meatus acusticus externus, laser ablation, oral surgery, hearing loss, mucus, larynx, pharynx, ear protection, skin injury, minimally invasive surgery, acne product, skin bleach, wound, birth defect, microsurgery, ear disease, otitis, surgical care, cosmetic industry, vertigo, orthognathic surgery, cleft palate, keloid, tissue graft, burn injury, ocular disease, drug, wound healing, surgery, skin, granulation tissue, cryosurgery, burn physiology, breast disease