Miami Plastic Surgeon

Alberto S. Santibañez-Gallerani, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2004-Present Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Medici Institute For Plastic Surgery, Fl

PRIVATE PRACTICE/ HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:

2004-Present Chief of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.
Medici Institute for Plastic Surgery, Aventura, Fl.

2004-Present Aventura Hospital and Medical Center.
Aventura, Fl.

2007-Present Memorial Hospital.
Miramar, Fl.

POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION:

2006-Present Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education.
Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association. Boston, MA.

2003-2004 Chief Resident Plastic Surgery.
JMH/University of Miami, School of Medicine.

2002-2003 Resident Plastic Surgery.
JMH/University of Miami, School of Medicine.

2001-2002 Chief Resident-General Surgery.
University of Nevada, School of Medicine.

1997-2001 Resident-General Surgery.
University of Nevada, School of Medicine.

1998-1999 Research Fellow/ Department of Surgery.
University of Nevada, School of Medicine.

1996-1997 Internship-General Surgery.
University of Nevada, School of Medicine.

1995-1996 Internship-Internal Medicine.
Scripps-Green Clinic and Research Foundation.

MEDICAL EDUCATION:

1991-1995 UCLA School of Medicine.
Degree: M.D., June 1995.

1991-1995 Research Medical Thesis.
Dean’s Scholar for Excellence in Research.
Mentor: Dr. L.J. Ignarro, (Nobel Prize in Medicine 1998).

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:

June 1991 University of California, Davis.
Degree – Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physiology.
Awards: Outstanding Leadership Award.

1984 – 1986 California State University, Fresno.
Major: Chemistry.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABPS),
Silicone Breast Implant (Inamed & Mentor)
Laser Certified,
Botox Certified,
Microsurgery Certified
BLS, ATLS, ACLS,
Anti-aging Diplomat (AAAM)

NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR:

2008 BOTOX Cosmetic. Instructor and Guest Speaker, Allergan
2008 Juvederm, Instructor and Guest Speaker, Allergan
2004-6 Wound VAC, Instructor and Guest Speaker Kinetic Concept Inc.
2004-6 Integra, Instructor and Guest Speaker, Life Sciences

AWARDS:

2004 State of Florida Resident of The Year Finalist. Florida Medical Business Awards.
2002 Outstanding Resident Award, University of Nevada School of Medicine.
2002 Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award.
2002 Excellence in Research. American College of Surgeons, Nevada Chapter.
2001 Excellence in Research. American College of Surgeons, Nevada Chapter.
1999 First place in Basic Science Research Residents’ Trauma Paper Competition.
1995 Dean’s Scholar for Excellence in Research, Department of Pharmacology and
Division of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.
1995 Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Medicine. GATE Pharmaceuticals.
1995 Excellence in Research. Western Student Medical Research Committee.
1993 Ciba-Geigy Award for Outstanding Community Service.
1993 Outstanding Class Service Award. UCLA School of Medicine.
1993 Outstanding Leadership and Service Award. UCLA School of Medicine.
1993 B’nai B’rith Hillel Scholarship.
1992 B’nai B’rith Hillel Scholarship.
1991 B’nai B’rith Hillel Scholarship.
1991 University of California Regents Scholarship.
1991 Outstanding Leadership Award. Leadership Institute, University of California, Davis.

RESEARCH

2002-2004 Principal Investigator: Div. of Plastic Surgery. University of Miami School of Medicine.
1999-2002 Research Associate: Department of Surgery. University of Nevada School of Medicine.
1998-1999 Research Fellow: Department of Surgery. University of Nevada School of Medicine.
1995-1996 Research Associate: Dept. of Surgery. Scripps-Green Clinic and Research Foundation.
1995-1996 Research Associate: Department of Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.
1995 Research Associate: Department of Surgery. Cedar Sinai Medical Center
1994-1995 Research Associate: Department of Pathology. UCLA School of Medicine.
1992-1995 Research Fellow: Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.
1992-1993 Research Fellow: Department of Pharmacology. UCLA School of Medicine.
1990-1991 Research Associate: Department of Social Work. San Diego State University.
1989-1990 Research Associate: Department of Physiology. University of California, Davis.
1988 Research Associate: Department of Entomology. University of California, Davis.
1984-1986 Research Associate: Department of Biology. UCSF/CSU Fresno.
1984-1986 Research Associate: Department of Surgery. VAMC-UCSF.

 

TEACHING AWARDS:

2002 Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, University of Nevada School of Medicine.
2002 ACGME Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award.
2001 Outstanding Teaching Award, Class 2001 University of Nevada School of Medicine.

 

ARTISTIC AWARDS:

1991 “Sleeping in Darkness” Clay medium. Sculpture Exhibit University of California.
1990 “Pursuit of the Stars” Clay medium. Sculpture Exhibit University of California.
1986 “Objects in Space” 2nd Place. Photographic Exhibit. California State University, Fresno.
1984 “Raiz Invisible” Wood/ Clay medium. Sculpture Exhibit Chilean Metropolitan Competition.
1982 “War Bird” Metal. 1st prize. Sculpture Exhibit Chilean Metropolitan Competition.

SPECIAL CAPABILITIES:

 

Languages: English and Spanish.

HOBBIES:

Artistic: Sculpturing: Clay, metal, wood. Photography and Painting..
Physical: Bicycling and Foil fencing.

 

BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS:

2004 AS Gallerani. Facelift, Plastic Surgery Pearl’s of Wisdom, First Edition.
2004 AS Gallerani. Abdominoplasty, Plastic Surgery Pearl’s of Wisdom, First Edition.
2004 AS Gallerani. Blepharoplasty, Plastic Surgery Pearl’s of Wisdom, First Edition.
2004 AS Gallerani. Breast Augmentation, Plastic Surgery Pearl’s of Wisdom, First Edition.
2004 AS Gallerani. Chemical Peels, Plastic Surgery Pearl’s of Wisdom, First Edition.

PUBLICATIONS:

AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Dynamic Evaluation of the Face: Significance to Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (Pending).

AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Anatomical Evaluation of Breast Ptosis: Significance to Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (Pending).

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, S. Thaller. Anatomical Evaluation of the Frontalis Muscle and its Significance to Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Pending).

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, S. Thaller. Improved Bi-laminated Membrane Incorporation With Sub-atmospheric Pressure Therapy . Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Pending).

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, MB. Armstrong, SR Thaller,. Improved Esthetic Results with Fine-Tip Dermabond Application Technique . Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2004 Sept;15(5):890-2.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, D Marshall, A Duarte, SJ Melnick, S. Thaller. Should Nevus Sebaceus of Jadassohn In Children be Excised?: A Study of 757 Cases, and Literature Review. Journal of Craniofacial Sept;14(5):658-60.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, S Williams, S Davis, Y Zao, GT Shires. Improved Survival With Early Fluid Administration Following Hemorrhagic Shock. World Journal of Surgery.2001 May; 25(5) 592-7.

Shires GT, Santibanez-Gallerani AS, Barber A, Williams SJ, Davis D, Zhao Y: Matrix metalloproteinase inhibition protects hepatic integrity in hemorrhagic shock. Gastroenterology, April 1999, 116(4): 1354

Santibanez-Gallerani AS, Barber A, Williams SJ, Mazolewski P, Avansino J, Murray B, Davis S, Zhao Y, Shires GT: Hepatic protection in E. Coli septic shock as well as hemorrhagic shock by MMPI inhibition. Gastroenterology Suppl 2 Part 1 SSAT 2267 April 2000, 118(4).

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, S Williams, S Davis, Y Zao, GT Shires. Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition Protects Hepatic Integrity In Hemorrhagic Shock. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.2000 Sept-Oct; 4(5):536-41.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, S Williams, Y Zao, GT Shires. Hepatic Integrity Dependent on Matrix Metalloproteinase inhibition, not Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha or Different bleeding Rates. J. Surgical Research. May15; 90(2): 156-60.

R Sarkar, HA Gelabert, KR Mohiuddin, DK Thakor, AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Effect of Cigarette Smoke on Endothelial Regeneration in-vivo and Nitric Oxide Levels. Journal of Surgical Research. March 1999. 82(1): 43-7.

Nene, S., Gelabert, H.A., Moore, W.S., Quinones-Baldrich, W., Santibañez-Gallerani, A.S. Ignarro, L.J. Cigarette Smoking Increases Endothelial-Derived Vasorelaxation in the Rat Carotid Artery in a Dose-Dependent Manner. Journal of Surgical Research. August 1997. 71: 101-106.

Fronek, J., Santibañez-Gallerani, A.S. The Injured Knee: Approaches in the Primary Care Setting. Hospital Medicine. April 1996. 32(4): 17-30.

Blanche, C., Santibañez-Gallerani, A.S: Technique to Protect the Internal Mammary Artery Pedicle. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. December 1995. 60(6): 1824-25.

Rowland, R., Yamaguchi, K., Santibañez, A.S., Matsubara, G.: Effect of High Dose of Cimetidine on Pulmonary Extravascular Water After Acute Smoke Inhalation Injury. Journal of Burncare and Rehabilitation. November 1986. 7(6): 484-489.

Rowland, R., Yamaguchi, K., Santibañez, A.S., Kodama, K, Ness, V., Grubbs, D.: Smoke Inhalation Model for Lung Permeability Studies. Journal of Trauma. February 1986. 26(2): 153-156.

Rowland, R., Yamaguchi, K., Santibañez, A.S., Rahimian, J.: Early Detection of Extravascular Lung Water in an Inhalation Injury Animal Model. Burns – The Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. October 1986. 12(7): 457-460.

 

PRESENTATIONS:

February 2009 AS Gallerani, MD “Plastic Surgery Oral Boards: Review Course” 2009 University of Miami Division of Plastic Surgery. Miami, Florida

February 2009 AS Gallerani, MD “What‘s New in Plastic Surgery” New Beauty Magazine Meet the Doctor Luncheon, Boca Raton, Florida

December 2008 AS Gallerani, MD “Juvederm; Round Table Discussion” Allergan Cosmetic sponsored lecture, Aventura, Fl.

May 2008 AS Gallerani, MD “The Latest Trends in Cosmetic Surgery, Are they Safe?” Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Fl.

September 2007. AS Gallerani, MD. “Body Contouring for Post Gastric Bypass weight loss”. Palmetto Hospital, Post Gastric Bypass Support Group, Miami, Fl.

September 2006. AS Gallerani, MD. “Body Contouring for Post Gastric Bypass weight loss”. Palmetto Hospital, Post Gastric Bypass Support Group, Miami, Fl.

November 2005 AS Gallerani, MD “New Technologies in Tissue Engineering and Negative Pressure Wound VAC Therapy ” KCI sponsored Physician and Nurse Education Program, San Antonio, Tx.

April 2005 AS Gallerani, MD “New Technologies in Esthetic Wound Management: Negative Pressure Wound VAC Therapy and Tissue Engineering” KCI sponsored Physician Education Presentation. Miami, Florida.

March 2005 AS Gallerani, MD “New Techniques in Minimal Scar Cosmetic Surgery ” Medici Institute for Plastic Surgery sponsored Patient Education Program, Aventura, Fl.

October 2004 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, MD “New Technologies in Wound Management: Negative Pressure Wound VAC Therapy” KCI sponsored Physician Education Presentation. Miami, Florida.

June 2004 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, T Horn, ZJ Panthaki, SR Thaller. “New Technologies in Wound Healing” 2004 University of Miami Division of Plastic Surgery Alumni Conference. Miami, Florida.

April 2004 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. “Anatomical Re-Evaluation of Frontalis Muscle and Forehead Lift ” Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Miami, School of Medicine.

March 2004 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, T Horn, ZJ Panthaki, SR Thaller. “Improved Bi-laminated Membrane Incorporation with Sub-atmospheric Pressure Therapy” 2004 Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference. Milwaukee Wisconsin

January 2004 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, A Wolfe. “Diagnosis and Management of Rhinoplasty Complications” Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Miami, School of Medicine.

November2003 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. “DVT In Plastic Surgery Patients” Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Miami, School of Medicine.

August 2003 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. “Sub-atmospheric Pressure Therapy on Open Distal Tibial Fractures” Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Miami, School of Medicine.

January 2002 AS Santibañez-Gallerani: “The Use of Growth Factors and Wound VAC in Wound Healing” American College of Surgeons, Nevada chapter. Las Vegas, Nevada.

October 2001 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, GT Shires: ” Matrix Metalloproteinase: Friend or Foe?” Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds. University of Nevada School of Medicine. Las Vegas, Nevada.

May 2000 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, SJ Williams, S Davis, Y Zhao, GT Shires: “Hepatoprotective Effect of Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition In Hemorrhagic and Septic Shock” Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. San Diego, California.

April 2000 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. “Past, Present and Future of Wound Management and Tissue Engeenering” Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Nevada, School of Medicine.

January 2000 AS Santibañez-Gallerani: ” Hepatoprotective Effect of Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition in Shock.” American College of Surgeons, Southern Nevada Chapter.

December 1999 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, SJ Williams, S Davis, Y Zhao, GT Shires: “Hepatoprotective Effect of Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition In Hemorrhagic and Septic Shock” American College of Surgeons. Phoenix, Arizona .

August 1999 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, SJ Williams, S Davis, Y Zhao, GT Shires.: “Improved Survival with Early IVF following Hemorrhagic Shock” International Surgical Week. Vienna, Austria.

May 1999 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, SJ Williams, S Davis, Y Zhao, GT Shires.: “Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition Protects Hepatic Integrity In Hemorrhagic Shock” Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Orlando, Florida

April 1999 AS Santibañez-Gallerani: “Cardiopulmonary Bypass Complications” Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Nevada, School of Medicine.

Feb 1999 AS Santibañez-Gallerani: “Improved Survival With Early IVF Following Hemorrhagic Shock.” American College of Surgeons, Southern Nevada Chapter.

April 1998 R Sarkar, KR Mohiuddin, DK Thakor, AS Santibañez-Gallerani, HA Gelabert. Effects of Cigarette Smoke on Endothelial Regeneration in-vivo and Nitric Oxide Levels. Association of VA Surgeons, Baltimore, MD.

August 1997 AS Santibañez-Gallerani: “Surgical Management of Pericardial Effusions.” Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds. Department of Surgery. University of Nevada, School of Medicine. VA Medical Center, Reno, Nevada.

November 1996 S Nene, HA Gelabert, WS Moore, W Quinones-Baldrich, AS Santibañez-Gallerani, T Henderson, R Byrns, A Hobbs, LJ Ignarro. Cigarette Smoking Increases Endothelial-Derived Vasorelaxation in the Rat Carotid Artery in a Dose-Dependent Manner. Assocation for Academic Surgery. Chicago. IL

April 1996 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, HA Gelabert, LJ Ignarro, GM Buga, R Byrns. “Changing Method of Cigarette Exposure Alters Nitric Oxide Response. Experimental Biology, Washington, DC

September 1995 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, HA Gelabert, LJ Ignarro, GM Buga, WS Moore: “Differences in Smoke Chambers: The Effects of Cigarette Smoke on Aortic Vasodilation.” Western Vascular Research Fellowship Conference. La Jolla, California.

March 1995 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, LJ Ignarro, H Gelabert: “The Effects of Cigarette Smoke on Aortic Vasodilation and Nitric Oxide.” UCLA School of Medicine – Medical Thesis Presentation. UCLA, Los Angeles California.

February 1995 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, LJ Ignarro. “Chemiluminescence of Nitrites Reactions with Hb at Physiological pH.” Department of Pharmacology. UCLA School of Medicine. Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel California.

July 1994 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, H Gelabert, LJ Ignarro, GM Buga, WS Moore: “The Effects of Cigarette Smoke on Endothelial Derived Vasorelaxation.” Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine. First International Nitric Oxide Conference. Los Angeles, California.

April 1986 AS Santibañez-Gallerani, R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, G Matsubara: “Pulmonary Edema Following Smoke Inhalation and Cimetidine Injection Using A Rabbit Model and Gamma Imaging Techniques.”. 36th Annual California Plastic Surgeon Society Meeting. Coronado, California.

April 1986 R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, AS Santibañez, L Haworth: “The Effect of Cimetidine on Pulmonary Edema Formation Following Smoke Inhalation Using a Rabbit Model and Gamma Imaging Techniques.” 7th Annual Central California Research Symposium. California State University, Fresno. Fresno, California.

April 1986 R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, AS Santibañez, G Matsubara: “Pulmonary Edema Following Smoke Inhalation and Cimetidine Injection Using a Rabbit Model and Gamma Imaging Techniques.” American Burn Association Meeting. Chicago, Illinois.

February 1986 R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, AS Santibañez, K Kodama: “Assessment of Capillary Permeability Following Smoke Inhalation Using External Gamma Imaging and Dual Tracer Techniques.” 7th International Congress on Burn Injuries. Melbourne, Australia.

June 1985 R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, AS Santibañez: “Noninvasive Monitoring System for Smoke Inhalation Injuries.” University of California, San Francisco.

April 1985 R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, AS Santibañez, K Kodama: “Assessment of Capillary Permeability Following Smoke Inhalation.” 6th Annual Central California Research Symposium. California State University, Fresno.

March 1985 R Rowland, K Yamaguchi, AS Santibañez, K Kodama, V Ness, D Grubbs: “Inhalation Injury Animal Model.” American Burn Association. Orlando, Florida.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

2003-2004 Principle Investigator: Clinical study evaluating the effects of bilaminated membrane Incorporation In wound healing using sub-atmospheric therapy. SR Thaller, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. University of Miami School of Medicine.

2003-2004 Principle Investigator: Anatomical study evaluating the effects of aging on the relationship of the frontalis muscle to the orbicularis muscle. SR Thaller, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. University of Miami School of Medicine.

2003-2004 Research Associate: Surgical study evaluating the benefits of dermal, fat and lipodermal grafts in patients with hypomalar lipodystrophy. M Armstrong, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. University of Miami School of Medicine.

2002-2003 Principle Investigator: Clinical study evaluating the effects of wound healing using sub-atmospheric therapy. SR Thaller, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. University of Miami School of Medicine.

2002 Research Associate: Evaluating the benefits of a dermal flap in patients undergoing skin and SMAS flap for facial rejuvenation. W. Zamboni, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. University of Nevada School of Medicine.

1998-2002 Research Associate: Conducting a multi-center prospective clinical study evaluating the prevention of SVT following pulmonary surgery with the use of propanolol. A Little, M.D., Department of Surgery. University of Nevada School of Medicine.

1998-1999 Research Fellow: Studied the effects of fluid resuscitation, administration of matrix metalloprotienase inhibitor (MMPI) on hemorrhagic/septic shock and the systemic inflammatory response. GT Shires, M.D.,, Department of Surgery. University of Nevada School of Medicine.

1995-1996 Research Associate: Conducted a retrospective study of the diagnosis and management of upper extremity thrombosis in professional athletes. Also, assisted with the publication of knee injury protocol for outpatient settings. J. Fronek, M.D., Department of Orthopaedics and Vascular Surgery. Scripps-Green Clinic and Research Foundation.

1995-1996 Research Associate: Identification, cannulation and dilatation of breast duct orifices for endoscopy and cytological washing. Studied the diagnostic feasibility and sensitivity of ductal gland endoscopy and ductal washing for breast cancer. S.M. Love, M.D., Department of Surgery. Revlon/UCLA Breast Center. UCLA School of Medicine.

1995 Research Associate: Investigated the Operative Management and Benefits of Pericardial Window Access for Non-Sternal Displacement of IMA. C. Blanche, M.D., Department of Surgery. Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

1994-1995 Research Fellow: Reviewed the 25 Year History of Renal Aneurysm Repair at UCLA; an Accumulative Analysis. H. Gelabert, M.D., W. Quinones, M.D., S. Ahn, M.D., W.S. Moore, M.D., D. Baker, M.D., Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1993-1995 Research Fellow: Studied the effects of gender differences with respect to direct exposure of cigarette smoke on endothelial derived vaso-relaxation. H. Gelabert, M.D., Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1994-1995 Research Associate: Diet-Induced Homocystinuria; Effects on Endovascular Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity. T. Drake, M.D., Department of Pathology. UCLA School of Medicine.

1993-1995 Research Fellow: The Effects of Gender Differences on Endothelium Mediated Vasorelaxation Post-PTCA. H. Gelabert, M.D., W.S. Moore, M.D. Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1993-1995 Research Fellow: Studied the effects of direct and passive (side-stream) exposure to cigarette smoke on endothelial derived vaso-relaxation post-balloon angioplasty. H. Gelabert, M.D. Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1993-1995 Research Fellow: Studied the effects of direct and passive (side-stream) exposure to cigarette smoke on endothelial derived vaso-relaxation. H. Gelabert, M.D. Department of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1992-1993 Research Associate: Investigated the therapeutic preventative benefits of Vitamin E on the development of carotid intimal hyperplasia following PTCA. W.S. Moore, M.D. and M. Law, M.D. Division of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1992-1993 Research Fellow: Studied the chemical interaction of Nitric Oxide (NO) and oxyhemoglobin at physiological pH using Chemiluminescence. L.J. Ignarro, Ph.D. Department of Pharmacology. UCLA School of Medicine.

1989- 1990 Research Associate: Studied the electrophysiological response of cardiac pacemaker cells to extrasystolic electrical stimulation. J. Goldberg, Ph.D. Department of Physiology. University of California, Davis.

1984 – 1986 Research Associate: Studied the pharmacokinetic principals of lung metabolism using in vivo radio assays and gamma imaging techniques. D. Grubbs, M.D. Department of Biology. UCSF-CSU Fresno.

1984-1986 Research Associate: Studied the permeability of lung tissue following smoke inhalation by performing noninvasive in vivo examinations. Examination techniques included radiolabeled RBC-TCA, DTPA and fluid resuscitation. K. Yamaguchi, M.D. Department of Surgery. VAMC-UCSF-CSU Fresno.

 

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

2007-2008 Member of The American Bariatric Surgeons Association
2006-2008 Member Florida Medical Association
1996-2008 Member. American Medical Association (AMA).
1992-1995 Co-President. American Medical Student Association (AMSA). UCLA School of Medicine.
1992-1993 President. Medical Education Task Force (AMSA). UCLA School of Medicine
1991-1995 Director/Coordinator. Educational Enhancement Committee. UCLA School of Medicine
1989-1991 Coordinator. Cardiac Physiology- Weekly Journal. University of California, Davis.
1989-1991 CEO. Pre-Health President’s Council. University of California, Davis.
1989-1990 Elected Representative. Leadership Institute of the University of California, Davis.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

1993-1994 Medical Student Representative: School of Medicine Dean Search Committee. University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. Interviewed prospective candidates for the position of Dean-UCLA School of Medicine.

1992-1995 Co-President: American Medical Student Association (AMSA). University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. Served as co-president for national organization that is committed to the improvement of medical training and education.

1991-1995 Director/Coordinator: Class of 1995 Educational Enhancement Committee. University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. Served as co-coordinator for organization, which provided innovative educational tools for medical students.

1989-1991 CEO: Pre-Health Presidents’ Council. Health Resources Development Program. University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. Served as CEO for successful umbrella organization, which supervised and coordinated the direction of all pre-health organizations.

1989-1991 Coordinator: Cardiovascular Physiology Weekly Journal Discussion Group. University of California, Davis, Department of Physiology. Organized, supervised, and facilitated journal club weekly discussions with the guidance of faculty cardiovascular physiologists.

1990-1991 Advisor: Health Sciences Advising Office. University of California, Davis. Provided pre-medical advice, coordinated workshops on medical school application and process.

1988-1989 Lecturer/Tutor: Department of Zoology, University of California, Davis. Served as biological science lecturer and tutor for three quarters. Conducted in-depth weekly lectures and midterm/final reviews.

1986-1987 College Externship in Central America: Clinica Laudres, Tapachula, Mexico. Served as an assistant for local clinic. Observed surgical procedures, assisted physicians on their daily rounds and mastered the procedures associated with health care delivery systems in Mexico.

1985-1986 College Internship in General Surgery: Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fresno, California. Followed patients pre/post operatively, learned appropriate use of surgical instruments and observed the procedures associated with general surgery.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

1996-2002 General Surgery. University of Nevada School of Medicine.
1991-1992 Physiology Teaching Assistant University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine.
1988-1989 College Biology lecturer and Tutor University of California, Davis.

CHARITY/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

2009 Ride for Hospice Century Fundraising bike challenge
2009 Multiple Sclerosis (MS 150) 150 miles Fundraising bike challenge.
2008 Hope for Vision. Retinal Degenerative Diseases
2008 Dress for Success. Help for abused women.
2008 Kids N Distress Inlet Challenge. Fundraising bike ride to help children in distress.
2008 Make-A-Wish Foundation Co-sponsor
2008 Palm Beach Police Athletic League (PAL) 100 mile bike ride challenge.
2008 Project New Born, Member for the improvement of the pediatric hospital. Miami.
2008 Ride for education 64 miles Bike Challenge
2008 Multiple Sclerosis (MS 150) 150 miles Fundraising bike challenge.
2007 Kids N Distress Inlet Challenge. Fundraising bike ride to help children in distress.
2007 The Viscayans. Miami, Fl
2007 Project New Born, Member for the improvement of the pediatric hospital. Miami.
2006 Kids N Distress Inlet Challenge. Fundraising bike ride to help children in distress.
2006 Banyan Society Member for the improvement of the neonatal ICU. Miami.
2006 The Viscayans. Miami, Fl
2006 Fort Lauderdale Museum. Fort Lauderdale, Fl
2006 Project New Born, Member for the improvement of the pediatric hospital. Miami.
2005 Kennedy Center Children’s Program Fundraiser and Medical Volunteer. New York, NY
2001 Pediatric Ward, Book and Toy Donation Drive. University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2001 Santa Claus Toy Drive. Pediatric Ward, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2001 Helmet Awareness. Trauma Unit, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2001 Scooter Safety Campaign. Trauma Unit, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2000 Pediatric Ward, Book and Toy Donation Drive. University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2000 Santa Claus Toy Drive. Pediatric Ward, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
1999 Pediatric Ward, Book and Toy Donation Drive. University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
1999 Santa Claus Toy Drive. Pediatric Ward, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
1995 Chinese New Year Parade. Volunteer, China Town, Los Angeles, CA
1994 Givin’ for Thanksgiving Food Drive. Co-Director. University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
1994 Santa Claus Toy Drive. Martin Luther King Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
1993 Givin’ for Thanksgiving Food Drive. Co-Director. University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
1992 Givin’ for Thanksgiving Food Drive. Co-Director. University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
1991 Givin’ for Thanksgiving Food Drive. Co-Director. University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
1990 Clinica Tepati, Community Free Clinic Board Member. University of California, Davis, CA.
1989 Clinica Tepati, Community Free Clinic Co-Director. University of California, Davis, CA.
1988 Clinica Tepati, Community Free Clinic Volunteer. University of California, Davis, CA.
1988 Cinco de Mayo Health Fair. Organizer, University of California, Davis, CA.
1987 Clinica Tepati, Community Free Clinic Volunteer. University of California, Davis, CA.

MEDIA MEDICAL EXPERT:

2010 Univision “Aqui y Ahora“. Intervied about Plastic Surgery in Spanish
2008 Univision ( ) . Cosmetic health column in Spanish
2009 Marie Claire. Cosmetic health column
2008 Venue Magazine. Cosmetic health column in Spanish.
2007 Social Affairs Magazine. Monthly editorials on Plastic Surgery procedures and advancements in the field of self enhancement.
2006 Social Affairs Magazine. Monthly editorials on Plastic Surgery procedures and advancements in the field of self enhancement.
2001 Helmet Awareness. Television appearance on NBC, ABC, FOX network and UNIVISION Spanish Network, promoting child safety and helmet awareness. Trauma Unit, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2001 Scooter Safety Campaign. Television appearance on NBC, ABC, FOX network and UNIVISION Spanish Network. Trauma Unit, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2000 Seat Belt Restrain for Children. Television appearance on UNIVISION (Spanish Network) educating and promoting in Spanish, the use of seat belt restrain in children. Trauma Unit, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

SCULPTURES:

2006 “Eve”, Metal mesh
2005 “David” Metal mesh.
2004 “Proteus”, Clay medium.
2001 “Falling”, Clay medium.
2000 “Bed of Passion”, Clay medium.
2000 “Tree of Life”, Metal/cooper.
1991 “Sleeping in darkness”, Clay medium.
1990 “Pursuit of the stars”, Clay medium.
1990 “Inca”, paper clay medium.
1990 “Ammon”, Terracotta clay medium.
1990 “Mourning of Dreams”, Clay medium.
1990 “Brain”, Clay medium.
1990 “Heart”, Clay medium.
1984 “Raiz Invisible”, Wood/Clay medium.
1984 “Space Within”, Paper medium.
1982 “War Birds”, Metal.

PAINTINGS:

2008 “Bubbles I-IV”, Acrylic, mixed media on canvas
2007 “Beginning I-IV”, Acrylic, mixed media on canvas
2007 “Blue I-III” , Acrylic, mixed media on canvas
2007 “Coral I-II”, Acrylic, mixed media on canvas
2007 “Florida I-II”, Acrylic, mixed media on canvas
2007 “Tuscan I-IV”, Acrylic, mixed media on canvas

POST GRADUATE COURSES:

 

2007 Stanford School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Review.
2007 Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education
2007 Baker-Gordon Plastic Surgery Symposium. University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.
2006 The Osler Institute, Plastic Surgery Review Course.
2006 Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education
2006 The Osler Institute, General Surgery Review Course.
2006 Anti-Aging International Congress and Written Board Course.
2004 Plastic Surgery Education Foundation Oral/ Written Board Course.
2004 Domestic Violence, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, Florida.
2004 Restyln ® Facial Sculpting, University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.
2004 Baker-Gordon Plastic Surgery Symposium. University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.
2003 HIV, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, Florida.
2003 Mass Casualty Triage, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, Florida.
2003 Aesthetic BOTOX ® Course Baker-Gordon Symposium, University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.
2003 BOTOX® Course University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.
2003 Cranial Facial Course, Clearwater, Florida.
2003 Medical Ethics, University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.
2003 Medicare Provider Lecture. University of Miami, School of Medicine. Miami, Florida.