Rhinoplasty Facial Cosmetic Surgeon Expert Witness

OVERVIEW:  Expert has been in private practice in Miami since 1994, and New York City since 2005, and is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at a University in Florida.  A Past President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Expert publishes and lectures extensively, and is considered a foremost expert in the field of surgical hair restoration, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation.  Expert also provides pro bono reconstructive surgery to children and other people of need.

EDUCATION

INSTITUTIONAL

• BA, Economics, 1984, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
• University of Vermont College of Medicine 1988, Burlington, VT, MD,

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
Internship:    University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Surgery, 1988-1989
Residency:    University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 1989-1993
Fellowship:    American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
University of California at San Francisco, 1993-1994

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Fellow, American College of Surgeons

• Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
• Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
• Medical License, State of Florida
• Medical License, State of New YorkCLINICAL APPOINTMENT
• Voluntary Assistant Professor, Private University in Florida,
  Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Instructor, Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship, Private University in Florida,
  Department of Dermatology

PRESENTATIONS
Available Upon Request

PUBLICATIONS
Available Upon Request

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY/APPOINTMENTS

• Medi-Beauty Media Panel, Real Self, 2012
• Oral Examination Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009
• Board Examination Committee, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004
• Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, President, 1999-2000
• Workshop Chair, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 10th Annual Meeting,
  New York, NY.  October 2003
• Ad Hoc Committee on Standard of Care/Core Curriculum,
  International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.  2003-2004
• Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.  2003-2004
• American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Review Editor, 2003
• Program Chair, Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Bal Harbour, FL.  October, 1999
• Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, President-Elect, 1998-1999
• Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Secretary/Treasurer, 1997-1998
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow
• American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery,  Member
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery,  Member
• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,  Examination Task Force, 1995; 2000
• American Board Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellowship Curriculum Committee, 1998

HONORS/AWARDS

• Jack Anderson Memorial Award, received for the highest score on the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery annual exam.  June, 1994
• One of 24 plastic surgeons profiled in the textbook The Beauty Makers.  CC Risenhoover; Kiamichi Publishers; 2003.
• Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons.
  One of just 35 surgeons worldwide to be accepted into this exclusive organization.  2001-present.
• First runner-up, Chandler Society Resident Presentation.
  The Economic Value of a Life.  Key Biscayne, FL.  June, 1991

COMMUNITY/CIVIC

• Special Expert Witness, State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. 1997 – present
• Board of Directors, Florida Volunteer Organization.  2009 – 2012
• Private Foundation. Providing pro bono scalp surgery for needy individuals. 2004 – present
• Private Foundation.  Providing pro bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence.  May, 1994 – present
• Baptist Health Systems Utilization Review Fair Hearing Panel, Chairman.  1998

POPULAR MEDIA AND PRESS
Available Upon Request