Provides Opinion & Testimony In:
Surgery Plastic, Board Certified Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery, Revisional Surgery, Wound Care, Decubitus Ulcers, Flaps, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Breast Implants Lifts, Liposuction, Liposculpturing, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Hand, Face Lifts, Tummy Tucks, Body Contouring, Permanent Fillers, Botox, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Skin Care, Aesthetic, Reconstructive Surgery Of The Breast, Facial Rejuvenation, Stem Cell Technology Cosmetic Breast Reconstructive Surgery, Telemedicine Management Of Wounds Plastic Surgery, Tissue Contouring With Fillers, Treating Cleft Lip Palate,Pressure Ulcers, Bedsores
Education
Undergraduate:
09/1964 – 06/1968 Lyceum No 2, Gdynia, Poland
Graduate and Professional:
10/1968 – 06/1974 Medical Academy, Gdansk, Poland
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – June 6, 1974
Medical Academy, Gdansk, Poland
Doctor of Medical Sciences
(Immunology, D.Sc.) – June 7, 1979
Postdoctoral Training
Internship/Residencies:
10/1974 – 09/1975 Internship
Medical Academy, Gdansk, Poland
10/1975 – 09/1977 Residency, General Surgery
Medical Academy, Gdansk, Poland
10/1977 – 11/1980 Residency, Plastic Surgery
Medical Academy, Gdansk, Poland
07/1984 – 06/1985 Internship, Department of Surgery
Texas Technical University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
07/1985 – 06/1987 Residency, General Surgery
Texas Technical University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
07/1987 – 06/1989 Residency, Plastic Surgery
University of California, San Diego, CA
Research Fellowships:
01/1982 – 06/1984 Postdoctoral Burn Research Fellowship
Department of Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center
Dallas, Texas
Licensure
New Jersey
New Mexico
California
Arizona
Certification
Specialty Board: Polish Board of General Surgery
(certified 1977)
Polish Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(certified 1980)
American Board of Plastic Surgery
(certified 1991)
Narcotics Certification
N.J. CDS
N.J. DEA
CA DEA
University Appointments
1980 – 1982 Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Medical Academy, Gdansk, Poland
1989 – 1990 Clinical Instructor of Surgery
University of California, San Diego
1990 – 1994 Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of California, San Diego
1994 – 1996 Associate Professor of Surgery
University of California, San Diego
1996 – present Associate Professor of Surgery Chief
Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Hospital Appointments
1989 – present UCSD Medical Center, Member of the Attending Medical Staff
1989 – present Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego,
Courtesy Attending
1989 – present Veteran’s Administration, La Jolla, VA Medical Center,
Consultant without Compensation (WOC)
1991 – present University Medical Center,
Chief of Plastic Surgery Service
1992 – present Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego,
Courtesy Staff
1996 – present University Hospital,
Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Other Professional Positions And Major Visiting Appointments
1987 Interface Member, International Plastic Surgery Clinical and Educational Programs
1989 Mercy/COAD Surgery Program, Volunteer
1989 UCSD Microsurgical Workshop, Course Director
1989 Semiannual Wound Management Workshop for Non-Surgeons, Faculty/Lecturer
1990 Semiannual Wound Management Workshop for Non-Surgeons, Faculty/Lecturer
1990 Semiannual Wound Management Workshop for Non-Surgeons Faculty/Lecturer
1991 National Institutes of Health, Division of Research Grants, Special Review Section – 8, Review Group Member to Small Business Innovation Research Program: Medical Devices, Microsurgery
1991 UCSD Microsurgical Workshop, Course Director
1992 Surgical Challenges of the Head and Neck: A Dissection Course Emphasizing Contemporary Strategies, Faculty/Lecturer
1992 Semiannual Wound Management Workshop for Non-Surgeons, Faculty/Lecturer
1993 Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, 3rd Breast Implant Research Forum
Washington D.C., March 12, 1993, Invited Speaker
1993 Semiannual Wound Management Workshop for Non-Surgeons, Faculty/Lecturer
1994 Surgical Challenges of the Head and Neck: A Dissection Course Emphasizing Contemporary Strategies, Faculty/Lecturer
1994 Semiannual Wound Management Workshop for Non-Surgeons, Faculty/Lecturer
1994 Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Award, for the best paper, in the Congenital Deformities category, presented during the Senior Residents Conference, Boston, MA
1996 Recognition Diploma, Sistema Para el Desrrollo Integral de la Familia (Foundation for Harmonious Growth of the Family) Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, October 6, 1996
Board Of Directors/Trustees
1991 – present Plastic Surgery Research Foundation, Advisory Board (Research)
Major Committee Assignments
National and Regional
1995 American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, nomination to the Scientific Program Committee – Breast (Aesthetic and Reconstructive) Subcommittee
1996 Research Grants Committee, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, Member
Medical School
Ad Hoc Committee for Review of Promotions, University School of Medicine, February 1995
1995 Search Committee for the Head and Chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery
Credentialing Committee Member, University Health Care, Iselin, NJ, July 1, 1996
Hospital
1990 – 1996 UCSD Medical Center, Credentials Committee, Member
1992 – 1994 UCSD Medical Center, Same Day Surgery Committee, Member
1992 – 1996 UCSD Medical Center, Dental Services Review Committee, Member
1994 – 1996 UCSD Medical Center, Operating Room Committee, Member
Memberships, Offices And Committee Assignments In Professional Societies
1975 – 1983 Polish Association of Physicians, Member
1977 – 1983 Polish Surgical Association
1975 – 1984 Polish Surgical Association, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Section, Member
1979 – present International Society for Burn Injuries, Member
1981 – 1982 International Confederation for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Member
Polish Representative
1985 – present American Burn Association, Member
1985 – present American Medical Association, Member
1985 – 1992 Texas Medical Association, Member
1985 – 1992 Lubbock – Garza – Crosby County Medical Association, Member
1990 – present American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc., Active Member
1990 – present Plastic Surgery Research Council, Active Member
1990 – present The Wound Healing Society, Member
1990 – present Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery, Associate Member
1990 – present Peter C. Canizaro Surgical Society, Member
1994 – present California Medical Association, Member
1994 – present San Diego County Medical Society, Member
1994 – present The New York Academy of Sciences, Member
1995 – present Society for Biomaterial, Member
1995 – present Tissue Engineering Society, Founding Member
1996 – present The New Jersey Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Member
1996 – present Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, Member
