Expert Details
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Implants, Injectibles, Wound Care, Burns, Scars, Pressure Sores, Utilization
ID: 727081
New Jersey, USA
He is experienced in all aspects of plastic surgery, including facial surgery, cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, reconstructive surgery, skin cancer surgery, body contouring, Botox and injectibles, and advanced wound care.
He has also served as a medicolegal expert for the past 25 years, and frequently provides expert reports and independent medical examinations. He currently provides consulting services for all aspects of plastic & reconstructive surgery.
Expert has guided many companies with his consulting abilities and expertise in the area of plastic surgery. Topics of interest lately include breast implants, Botox and injectibles and wound care therapy, including negative pressure wound devices.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1986 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Robert W Johnson Medical School |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: MS | Subject: Toxicology | Institution: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY |
| Year: 1979 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biological Sciences & Psychology | Institution: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1993 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert is a solo practicing plastic & reconstructive surgeon. Since 2019 his practice has been on a part-time basis. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2014 | Employer: Monmouth Medical Center | Title: Medical Director of Out Patient Wound Treatment Center | Department: |
Responsibilities:Supervised, directed, and managed patients in a hospital outpatient wound care center. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Title: Medical Staff President | Department: |
Responsibilities:In charge of a large medical staff while interacting with the hospital board and administration. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2008 | Employer: Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Title: Chief, Plastic Surgery | Department: |
Responsibilities:Section chief of the department of plastic surgery |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2008 | Employer: Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Title: Surgical Director of Comprehensive Wound Care Center | Department: |
Responsibilities:Established and supervised the outpatient wound care center at the hospital |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2011 | Employer: Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Title: Chairman, Quality Improvement & Outcomes Committee | Department: |
Responsibilities:Chairman, Quality Improvement & Outcomes Committee (2009--2011; 2014--15) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Medical Director of Case Management and Utilization | Department: Administration |
Responsibilities:Work with case managers and utilization managers to assure proper status of hospital patients, while managing throughput and utilization of resources. Expert is instrumental in appealing insurance company denials. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Society of Plastic Surgeons, NJ Society of Plastic Surgeons, Medical Society of NJ, Monmouth County Medical Society (past president), Society of Surgeons of NJ, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, NJ Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Rutgers University Alumni Association. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| National Board of Medical Examiners of NJ (NJ Medical License); Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (1995, 2005); -Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery (1993, 2003): National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (2015 to present) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Medical Staff of Jersey Shore University Medical Center (Chief of Staff); Chief of Plastic Surger, Chariman, Quality Improvement & Outcomes Committee, 2 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Monmouth Medical Center House Staff Paper Award; NJ Chapter A.C.S., Resident Paper Competition - Third Place; Jersey Shore Medical Center Publication Award - Honorable Mention; John C. Bordon Memorial Surgery Award for Surgical Excellency, Jersey Shore Medical Center Publication Award - First Place; Outstanding Young Man of America, Certificate of Recognition by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Monmouth County, NJ; Joint Legislative Resolution by the N.J. State Assembly & Senate, in recognition of service to the physician community in New Jersey; Monmouth County Medical Society Distinguished Service Award; MSNJ Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation; NJ Society of Plastic Surgeons Distinguished Service Award; Meridian Health’s Orion Award for commitment to teaching; Top Doctors: New York Metro Area; Voted "The Best" Plastic Surgeon in Monmouth County (Asbury Park Press, Readers Choice Awards); Top Doctors: Inside Jersey Magazine, (Castle Connolly Medical) |
| Medical / Professional |
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| General Surgery Residency (July 1, 1986--June 30, 1991) Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ Chief Resident, General Surgery (July 1, 1990--June 30, 1991) Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency (July 1, 1991--June 30, 1993) University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery (July 1, 1992--June 30, 1993) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has numerous publications in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert provides expert testimony, reports, chart reviews and Independent Medical Examinations. He works with both personal injury attorneys as well as medical malpractice attorneys. He is available for depositions and court appearances. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He has been working for several years as a consultant with a very prestigious expert network council group. |
Fields of Expertise
ambulatory surgery, birth defect, blepharoplasty, body fat, breast implantation, breast reduction, burn injury, burn injury care, burn physiology, burn surgery, debridement, deep brain stimulation, dermabrasion, drainage (medical), ear, ear surgery, elective surgical procedure, facial plastic surgery, granulation tissue, intraoperative care, keloid, liposuction, mammaplasty, oculoplastic surgery, postoperative care, reconstructive surgery, rhinoplasty, rhytidoplasty, scar tissue, skin, skin abnormalities, skin injury, surgery, surgical hemostasis, suturing, tissue expansion, tissue graft, tissue grafting, TRAM flap reconstruction, wound, wound analysis, wound healing, neck dissection, mastectomy, hair transplant, oncologic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, microsurgery, orthognathic surgery, cleft palate