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Expert Details

Plastic Surgery, Patient Safety and Accreditation, Risk Mgt, Medical-legal evaluations and reviews

ID: 726951 California, USA

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Thirty-six years in the private practice of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have afforded Expert multiple levels of expertise in both medicine and business. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face is a hallmark of today's plastic surgeon.

Years of training in combination with years of teaching have led to his extensive expertise in facial surgical outcomes and mastery. Successful outcomes from surgery of the face, eyelids, ears, nose, facial skeleton, or redundant skin as well as training residents and other surgeons in similar techniques speaks to his reliability as an expert in facial plastic surgery.



Expert has applied his extensive medical background to resurfacing techniques for unfavorable conditions of the skin. He has perfected the use of various lasers, chemicals and mechanical tools to treat skin for both cosmetic and medical reasons. His knowledge of these technologies has allowed him to develop patient safety parameters for the plastic surgical community, minimizing risk and maximizing results.

Thirty-six years in the private practice of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have afforded Expert multiple levels of expertise in medicine, business, and practice and risk management. Successful outcomes from skin resurfacing as well as training residents and other surgeons in similar techniques speaks to his reliability as an expert in skin resurfacing.


Expert has applied his extensive medical background to body contouring techniques for severely stretched and unsupported skin, improving the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin. He has perfected the use of various surgical procedures...

to treat skin for both cosmetic and medical reasons. His knowledge of these technologies has allowed him to develop patient safety parameters for the plastic surgical community, minimizing risk and maximizing results.


Array

American Medical Foundation for Peer Review and Education: He investigated a surgical death at the Mahattan Ear and Eye Institute, New York, NY.American Medical Foundation for Peer Review and Education: He consulted and evaluated plastic surgical care provided at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.Medical Board of California: Expert has evaluated multiple cases before the Board as an expert reviewer.Allergan's McGhan Medical Corporation, Silicone-filled Breast Implant Adjunct Clinical Study: He has served as a Principal Investigator in this clinical study for years.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1961 Degree: B.A. Subject: Chemistry Institution: Stanford University
Year: 1965 Degree: M.D Subject: Medicine Institution: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Medicine
Year: 1966 Degree: Internship, Medical Subject: Straight Surgery Institution: University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine
Year: 1973 Degree: Resident in General and Plastic Surgery Subject: Plastic Surgery Institution: Stanford University Medical center

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1979 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Administrator Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert has the ultimate responsibility for the efficient management practices of the center. His expertise in patient safety, risk management, outpatient surgical facility accreditation, human resource management, finanancial management, and outcomes research enables him to oversee the administration of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1973 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: owner, Plastic Surgeon Department:
Responsibilities:
As proprietor of a private medical/surgical office practice, he is actively involved in all aspects of its governance. Quality patient care, positive outcomes, and patient satisfaction are areas in which he focuses for success for he and his patients. Insurance negotiations, billing and reimbursement strategies, budget controls, as well as fiscal oversight promote effective policies for bottom line success. Important personnel decisions assemble a team to meet the needs of patients.

Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 1966 to 1968 Agency: US Public Health Service Role: Lt. Commander Description: As an expert on chemical poisoning, stationed at the National Communicable Disease Center in Atlanta, Georgia, he investigated epidemiological incidents of poisoning in Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Germany, and in the USA.
Years: 1998 to 1999 Agency: FDA Role: Consultant Description: Because of his expertise in plastic surgery, he consulted with the FDA on breast impoant issues and their usage.

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 2008 to 2008 Country / Region: Australia Summary: As a trained facility inspector and a trainer of inspectors for SFR, the international arm of AAAASF, he has evaluated and approved accreditation for surgical facilities. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of SFR.
Years: 2008 to 2008 Country / Region: South Africa Summary: As a trained facility inspector and a trainer of inspectors for SFR, the international arm of AAAASF, he has evaluated and approved accreditation for surgical facilities. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of SFR.
Years: 2009 to 2009 Country / Region: Costa Rica Summary: As a trained facility inspector and a trainer of inspectors for SFR, the international arm of AAAASF, he has evaluated and approved accreditation for surgical facilities. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of SFR.
Years: 2002 to 2002 Country / Region: Dominican Republic Summary: He provided surgical evaluations and surgical treatments for local patients.
Years: 2006 to 2006 Country / Region: England Summary: As a plastic surgical expert and adjunct clinical professor of plastic surgery at Stanford University, he was invited by the Royal College of Surgeons for the education of their members.

Career Accomplishments

Licenses / Certifications
Medical Board of California G14738
American Board of Plastic Surgery #1351
Professional Appointments
Stanford University Medical Center, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery,
Awards / Recognition
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1963

University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine,
Graduation with Honors, 1965

The Edith and Carl Lasky Memorial Award for Cardiopulmonary Research, University of california at los Angeles, School of Medicine, 1965

The Surgical Medal, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1965




Medical / Professional
Internship, Straight Surgery
University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1965-1966
Publications and Patents Summary
He has xx single authored publications, xx multi-authored publications.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Expert has served as an expert for both the plaintiff and the defense. Defense work for ambulatory surgery centers, the Kaiser Hospital system, school districts, and other major companies is included among the cases. This work has required multiple depositions and court appearances. The court appearances have taken place in various district Superior Courts. The role of expert reviewer for medical malpractce companies has resulted in participating in numerous conferences and hearings. The role of expert reviewer for the Medical Board of California has required site visits, hearings and judicial type procedures against physicians.
Training / Seminars
American Association for the Accreditation of Surgical Facilites: As an inspector trainer and course facilitator, he has assisted in the development of and delivered multiple national programs to help physicians and facility administrators succeed in the accreditation process. His courses include didactic lectures, handouts and use of Powerpoint presentations.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: As a Board appointed Traveling Professor, over the period from 1999-2007, Expert traveled the globe lecturing and giving presentations in university settings, to assist in the training of residents in plastic surgery.
Marketing Experience
He has often served as a consultant to venture capital companies looking to invest and fund the development of plastic surgery products.

Language Skills

Language Proficiency
Spanish He has participated in multiple international medical missions to Mexico, and several countries in Central and South America. These volunteer trips were sponsored by Standord University Medical Center and Interplast, Inc. Although he is only proficient in basic conversational Spanish, he is able to read and understand the written word, especially medical records.

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