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Lifestyle Lift has Facial and General Plastic Surgeons and never associates with cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists or other non plastic surgeons.

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Dr. David M. Kent
After finishing his medical training Dr. Kent joined a practice in the Metropolitan Detroit area performing Facial Plastic surgery, head and neck cancer and trauma surgery as well as pediatric head and neck surgery. Dr. Kent is the founder and director of the Lifestyle Lift® Foundation. The Lifestyle Lift® Foundation is a non-profit organization designated to help children who were born with birth defects, in particular Hemangioma.
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Dr. R James Koch
Dr. Koch completed his specialty training with a fellowship in Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University, where his achievements earned him an appointment to the full-time faculty in July 1995. At Stanford, he served as associate professor, co-director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, and co-director of the Fellowship for Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has authored two books, 15 book chapters and more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles. He left Stanford to become the Lifestyle Lift® Medical Director.
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Dr. Gael L. DeRouin of Phoenix
After receiving his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University, Dr. DeRouin attended medical school at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He fulfilled his internship requirements at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital and his Residency training at Maine Medical Center.
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Dr. Jose L. Robledo of Phoenix

After receiving his undergraduate and medical degree from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico, he fulfilled his general surgery requirements at Franklin Square hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed a residency in Otolaryngology Head & Neck surgery, including facial plastic surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He has performed Head & Neck surgeries for over 20 yrs and it’s his background that led to his interest and new career in facial cosmetic surgery, with training sponsored by Lifestyle Lift.

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Dr. Stephen H. Fink of Beverly Hills
After receiving his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College, Dr. Fink attended medical school at Michigan State University. He fulfilled his internship requirement at Oakland General Hospital and his residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. He followed that with his fellowship in Facial Plastic Cosmetic Surgery at The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas.
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Dr. Deniz J. Gocken of Beverly Hills

Dr. Gocken earned his bachelor’s degree from Gannon University in Erie, Pa., then his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia. He completed a surgery internship and General Surgery residency there, too. He then headed west for his Plastic Surgery residency at Loma Linda (California) University. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He’s also on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital and serves as track physician at the Fontana speedway.

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Dr. Brian Machida of Beverly Hills

Dr. Machida earned his medical degree at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine in Los Angeles, and then completed an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery internship and residency at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. He remained there for an intense fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is double board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, plus a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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california - ontario

Dr. Andrew Florea of Inland Empire

After graduating with highest honors from UCLA, Dr. Florea went on to receive his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine.  He subsequently completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery including facial plastic surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center.  After residency, he went on to complete a fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Laryngology.  He has co-authored several textbook chapters and numerous publications, presented at national and international Head and Neck Surgery meetings, and serves as a reviewer of medical journal articles prior to their publication.  Dr. Florea is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Greg Vipond of Inland Empire

Dr. Vipond earned his medical degree at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and his residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. He received additional training with a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Raymond Lee of Orange County
Dr. Lee was awarded his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. After, he headed to Florida to complete an internship in General Surgery and an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He received intensive training in Indianapolis during a fellowship at the Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute in conjunction with the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr. Kevin Sadati of Orange County
Dr. Sadati earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and then spent two years researching wound healing at the University of California, San Francisco. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University near Chicago and completed a rotating surgical internship through Michigan State University. At the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine he specialized in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed fellowship training in General Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Washington. He is double board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Anthony C. Corrado of Orange County
Dr. Corrado graduated with honors from New York University and received his Bachelor of the Arts degree. Dr. Corrado received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then completed a one year internship, one year of General Surgery training, and a four year residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, also at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. During his residency, he also received training in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He has co-authored numerous publications and won awards for research in Facial Plastic Surgery.

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Sacramento California

Dr. Arnold Almonte of Sacramento

Dr. Almonte earned his medical degree from Des Moines (Iowa) University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After a General Surgery residency, he completed an intensive fellowship at the Lincoln Medical Center in New York and Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently board eligible and a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Greater Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Dr. Andrew Florea of Sacramento

After graduating with highest honors from UCLA, Dr. Florea went on to receive his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine.  He subsequently completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery including facial plastic surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center.  After residency, he went on to complete a fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Laryngology.  He has co-authored several textbook chapters and numerous publications, presented at national and international Head and Neck Surgery meetings, and serves as a reviewer of medical journal articles prior to their publication.  Dr. Florea is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Mitchell Blum of Sacramento

Dr. Blum earned his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Washington (D.C.) Hospital Center. He then served as chief of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Mather Air Force Base. Dr. Blum is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has privately practiced facial plastic surgery for 30 years.

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Dr. Raymund Llaurado of Sacramento

Dr. Llaurado earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He then completed a General Surgery internship and an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He is affiliated with many medical facilities, including the Marian Medical Center, Plaza Surgery Center and Premier Surgery Center, all in Santa Maria.

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Dr. M. Sadi Erfani of San Diego
After finishing his medical training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Erfani fulfilled his general surgery residency requirement at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in New York and his plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas School of Medicine.
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Dr. Roy A. David of San Diego
Dr. David received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He went on to finish his residency at University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. David went on and did his Fellowship at Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. David is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr. Alexander Rabinovich of San Mateo
Dr. Rabinovich began his medical training in New York City, where he attended the prestigious Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, graduating with a DDS degree.  Dr. Rabinovich continued on to complete his medical school training at the State University of New York, Downstate School of Medicine, earning an MD degree.  After graduating from medical school Dr. Rabinovich underwent residency training in General Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery at Kings County Hospital.  He also completed a fellowship at Georgetown University / Posnick Center for Facial Plastic Surgery.  In addition to his passion for facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Rabinovich has a tremendous interest in reconstructive facial surgery.
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san ramon california

Dr. Robert Gray of San Ramon
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Dr. Gray graduated with honors and a bachelor of science from the University of Arizona. Following that, he earned his medical degree in the top 5% of his class at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He then completed a four-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. While there, he was chief resident. Dr. Gray advanced his Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery skills during a year-long fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, from 1997-98. He is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Gray is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. David Hicks of San Ramon
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Dr. Hicks received his medical degree from Columbia University – College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the University of California San Diego, where he completed award-winning research in cartilage tissue engineering. Dr. Hicks completed a one year fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills.  Dr. Hicks is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Paul C. Zwiebel of Denver
Dr. Zwiebel graduated from Rutgers College and received his medical degree from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He went on to finish his internship at University of California (Los Angeles) and his Residency at University of California and University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Zwiebel went on and did his Fellowship at University of California (Los Angeles & Davis) and under Dr. Paul Tessier in Paris, France. Dr. Zwiebel is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.
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Dr. Manish Shah of Denver
After finishing Medical School at University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Shah completed his internship requirements at Emory University. Dr. Shah went on and fulfilled his residency requirements at Emory University Hospital, Medical College of Georgia, and University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He followed that with his fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Institue of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in New York. Dr. Shah is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Wayne Mucci of Ft. Lauderdale
After earning a Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University in New York City, Dr. Mucci earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then completed an internship in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery at Humana Hospital Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. In 1987, he returned to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Kennedy Health System) as a resident and later chief resident. He is double board certified in Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. J. Phillip Garcia of Ft. Lauderdale
Dr. Garcia graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Alabama. Dr. Garcia is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Roberto Eloy Garcia of Ft. Lauderdale
Dr. Garcia earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and then completed a General Surgery internship and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at SUNY Health Sciences Center at Syracuse, N.Y. (now known as Upstate Medical University). He also completed training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the renowned McCollough Institute for Appearance and Health in Gulf Shores, Ala. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Douglas Stevens of Ft. Myers
Dr. Stevens graduated from M.I.T. in Cambridge and went on to finish medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He fulfilled his internship & residency requirements at the National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Stevens is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr. J. Bert Davis of Ft. Myers
Dr. Davis graduated from Mississippi State University and went on to finish medical school at University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He fulfilled his internship & residency requirements at University of South Florida. Dr. Davis is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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Dr. James L. Newlon of Ft. Myers

Dr. Newlon graduated at the top of his class from Kennesaw State University, and then earned his medical degree from California’s Loma Linda University. He completed his General Surgery internship at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. He remained there and also trained at nearby Wilford Hall Medical Center during his Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency. He is certified by the American Boards of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Frank Filiberto of Maitland
Dr. Filiberto graduated from St. John's University in New York and went on to finish medical school at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. He fulfilled his surgical residency at University of Miami. Dr. Filiberto is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Hughes Papsidero of Maitland
After receiving his undergraduate degree and medical school from Michigan State University, Dr. Hughes-Papsidero fulfilled his internship requirements at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and his Residency training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
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Dr. Vijay Sharma of Miami
After finishing medical school at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., Dr. Sharma completed his internship in the Department of Surgery and his residency in the Department of Otolaryngology, both at Tulane University. After his residency, Dr. Sharma was accepted into a fellowship under Dr. Alvin Glasgold in Highland Park, New Jersey. He has co-authored numerous publications and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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Dr. Jason Swerdloff of Tampa
After attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Swerdloff completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco. Dr. Swerdloff is Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer of Tampa
After finishing his undergraduate and doctorate degrees at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Schaffer fulfilled his residency requirements at Temple University, Vanderbilt University and the University of Alabama. He has co-authored numerous publications and has received many awards and honors. Dr. Schaffer is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Mark Karolak of Tampa
Dr. Karolak earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., and his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He completed his General Surgery and residency requirements in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Saint Barnabas Healthcare System in New Jersey. He is board certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
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Florida - West Palm Beach

Dr. Frank J. Catalfumo of West Palm Beach

Dr. Catalfumo has performed facial plastic surgery for more than 35 years. After earning a Bachelor of Science in bacteriology, he secured his Doctorate of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bologna, Italy. He completed an internship at Staten Island Hospital and finished his general surgery residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Kings County and Downstate Medical Centers in Brooklyn. He remained there for a fellowship in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Reconstruction. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Ramon S. Franco of Atlanta
After completing medical training at Emory University, Dr. Ramon S. Franco performed a Facial Plastic Surgery residency along with a head and neck surgery residency at UCLA. Dr. Franco has had an outstanding Facial Plastic surgery practice in the Atlanta area since 1973.
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Dr. Elizabeth G. Whitaker of Atlanta
After receiving her bachelor of science degree from Davidson College, Dr. Whitaker attended Duke University School of Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Whitaker completed her internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine. She finished her fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Kun Kim of Atlanta
Dr. Kun Kim graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and performed his internship at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Kim belongs to the American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and many more professional organizations. He is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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Dr. Mir Joffrey of Schaumburg

Dr. Joffrey earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, completed a General Surgery internship at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, and completed training in advanced Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. His interest in reconstruction led him to pursue a career in Facial Plastic Surgery with training sponsored by Lifestyle Lift® Medical Director Dr. R. James Koch. Dr. Joffrey is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Robert Kagan of Schaumburg

Dr. Kagan earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and completed a General Surgery internship/residency at Rush Medical Center. He then trained during a Plastic Surgery residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. While there, he was awarded the Samuel Spira Award for Excellence. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Dr. James Alex of Boston

After receiving his bachelor of arts degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, Dr. Alex attended Dartmouth Medical School. After graduating, Dr. Alex completed his internship at the SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, NY, and his residency at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Jonathon R. Grant of Boston

Dr. Grant graduated magna cum laude from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his surgical internship as well as his residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He then completed a prestigious fellowship through the University of Missouri, working with world a renowned facial plastic surgeon. While there, he performed hundreds of facial rejuvenation procedures. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Salvatore Cavaliere of Troy
After receiving his bachelor of science degree from University of Detroit, Dr. Cavaliere attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Cavaliere completed his internship at Mt. Clemens General Hospital and residency at St. John (Oakland General Hospital) and Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. He finished his fellowship at Minnesota Ear, Head and Neck Clinic. He is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Carlos Farias of Clayton
Dr. Farias earned his medical degree at UT Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He completed three years of General Surgery study at the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine. He remained there for a year-long Microvascular Surgery fellowship and a two-year fellowship in Plastic Surgery. He then joined the staff of Saint Louis University Hospital to teach plastic surgery residents there and at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and St. Mary’s Health Center.
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Dr. Jeffrey G. Copeland of Clayton
Dr. Copeland attended University of Missouri, where he earned a B.A. in Premedical Science and later attended and finished medical school there. He fulfilled his residency requirement and his fellowship also at the University of Missouri. He is a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, and many more. Dr. Copeland is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Paul Lanfranchi of Las Vegas
Dr. Lanfranchi’s academic journey began at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., where he earned a biology degree with honors. He graduated in the top 10% of his class at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a General Surgery requirement at Temple University/Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia, and then returned to UMDNJ for a Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency. He is board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Jeffrey B. Wise of Little Falls
Dr. Wise graduated with honors from Yale College before earning his medical degree from the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He completed a General Surgery internship and Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Next, he completed an advanced fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the New York University School of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Wise is not only double board certified by the American Boards of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Farhan Taghizadeh of Albuquerque
Dr. Taghizadeh’s distinguished academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in molecular biochemistry and biophysics from Yale University. He earned his medical degree from the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa. He completed an intensive residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rochester (New York), and then a fellowship at the University of Bern, Switzerland, through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Taghizadeh is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Richard Davies of Albuquerque

Dr. Davies earned his medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. After a rotating internship at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Fla., he pursued an Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Oral Facial Plastic Surgery residency at Mt. Clemens (Mich.) General Hospital. Then he headed to New Mexico to privately practice ENT/Facial Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque and Carlsbad. He is certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Kevin H. Ende of Manhattan
A graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Ende continued his training with a General Surgery internship at Temple University followed by a Head and Neck Surgery residency at Temple University. He completed his specialty training with a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco. He has authored several book chapters and articles and is also a former researcher at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Ende is certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich of Manhattan

Dr. Vasyukevich earned his medical degree from the School of Medicine at Stony Brook (N.Y.) University Medical Center and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his surgical internship and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, and finished a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is named in the Guide to America’s Top Physicians by the Consumers’ Research Council of America in 2009.


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Dr. Louis Cutolo Jr. of Westbury
After completing his medical degree at SUNY-Downstate Medical, School of Medicine. He went on to fulfill his internship and residency requirements at Staten Island University Hospital. He finished his fellowship at The University of Florida - Shands Hospital and is a NASA certified physician. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and by the American College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Sanjay Kantu of Westbury

Dr. Kantu earned his medical degree from the School of Medicine at the Stony Brook University Medical Center. He completed a General Surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and both a General Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. He was then selected for a Head and Neck, Microvascular Reconstruction and Facial Cosmetic Surgery fellowship at Head and Neck Surgery Associates in Indiana. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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north carolina - charlotte

Dr. Gus Diaz of Charlotte

Dr. Diaz received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He then completed a one-year residency in General Surgery and a four-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. After completing his residency, Dr. Diaz completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Janet M. Blanchard of Cleveland
After completing her medical degree at Hahnemann University Medical School, Dr. Blanchard fulfilled her internship requirements at Cleveland Clinic Foundation focusing on General Surgery. She finished her residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation focusing on Plastic Surgery. She followed that with her fellowship also at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She has co-authored numerous publications and has received many awards and honors.
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Dr. Scott W. Blumer of Cleveland

After receiving his undergraduate degree from University of Ohio, Dr. Blumer went to medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic medicine. Dr. Blumer completed his internship and residency in general surgey and otolaryngology at Doctors Hospital in Massillon, OH.
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Dr. Arthur Wood of Cleveland

Dr. Wood earned his medical degree from the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and completed his General Surgery internship and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He also completed a year-long fellowship in Rhinology/Sinus Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has taught residents as a clinical assistant professor in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.

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Dr. Raja Atiyah of Nashville
Dr. Atiyah received his medical degree from American University of Beirut and fulfilled his internship & residency requirements in general surgery in otolaryngology - head and neck Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Atiyah completed his fellowship in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at American Cancer Society/McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Atiyah is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head &Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Michael Boggess of Nashville

Dr. Boggess began his academic journey at the University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington, where he earned a bachelor of science in 1991. He remained there, earning academic scholarships and his medical degree from the UK College of Medicine in 1995. There, he completed his General Surgery internship and a four-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, received the Merck Manual Award for academic excellence and served as chief resident his final year. Dr. Boggess is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Teresa Elliott of Dallas

Dr. Elliott earned her medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, completed a General Surgery internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian and was a General Surgery resident and teaching fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed General and Peripheral Vascular Surgery residencies at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, and then a Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Chris Himmelheber of Dallas

Dr. Himmelheber earned his medical degree at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and completed his Surgical internship at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo. He pursued intensive training in Facial Plastic Surgery during an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. He also served as chief of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, La. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. John A. Standefer Jr. of Dallas
Dr. Standefer earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from the University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then completed a surgery internship and residency at Bexar County Hospital (now known as UT’s University Hospital). He is not only double board certified by the American Boards of Otolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Vu T. Ho of Dallas

Dr. Ho completed his undergraduate work at St. John's University. He received his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Ho completed his surgical internship at Hennepin County Medical Center and his head and neck surgery residency at the University of Minnesota. He followed that with his facial plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan.  Dr. Ho is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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Dr. Robert L. Palmer of Houston
Upon completion of his residency at WHMC at the Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Dr. Robert Palmer began his professional practice at Robert L. Thompson Regional Hospital as a member of the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery staff, becoming Chief in 1987.
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Dr. Kevin R. Smith of Houston
Dr. Smith completed his internship and his residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Dr. Smith is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Ravi Dahiya of Reston
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA, Dr. Dahiya fulfilled his residency requirement at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, and his post-residency fellowship at the American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Dahiya is certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.
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Dr. David Santos of Seattle
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkley, Dr. Santos attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. He fulfilled his residency in Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland. He followed that with his fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Beeson Facial Surgery. He has co-authored numerous publications and has received many honors.
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Dr. Eric T. Waterman of Seattle

Dr. Waterman earned an undergraduate degree at the Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., and then his medical degree at Albany (N.Y.) Medical College. He remained in Albany to complete a year-long General Surgery internship as well as an intensive, four-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Dr. J. Phillip Garcia of Neptune Beach
Dr. Garcia graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Alabama. Dr. Garcia is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Roberto Eloy Garcia of Neptune Beach
Dr. Garcia graduated medical school from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, New York. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Alabama. Dr. Garcia is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr. Myrle R. Grate of Tallahassee
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, Dr. Grate served two externships, one at Louisiana State University, another at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in Plastic Surgery. After an internship at University of Alabama in general surgery, he entered a three year residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at University of Alabama-Walter Reed and University of London. Dr. Grate has been in practice for over three decades, has received numerous awards and has served as Chairman of Department of Surgery and Board of Directors at Capital Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Michael W. Hill of West Des Moines

Dr. Michael Hill received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA, and completed his internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA. He completed his residency specialty training in head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery at Stanford University in Palo Also, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Douglas W. Halliday of East Syracuse
Dr. Halliday graduated from medical school in 1979, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York, where he graduated with honors and received a MD & PhD. After medical school, Dr. Halliday interned at Internal Medicine at Albany Medical Center and at Upstate Medical Center. He performed his residency (and later became Chief Resident) also at Upstate Medical Center. Dr. Halliday is board certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Janet S. Mackenzie of East Syracuse

Dr. Mackenzie obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, in psychology and education respectively, from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked in social service before pursuing medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After general surgery residency at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, she completed her plastic surgery residency at McGill University in Montreal. She has been in “Best Surgeons in America” for the last three years and was nominated for the “Best Surgeon of the Year” award through the Wyoming Medical Center. Dr. Mackenzie is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

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Dr. Robert J. Smyth of Cincinnati
Dr. Smyth completed his internship and his residency at Christ Hospital the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Smyth is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head Neck Surgery (1978). He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery and is certified by the American Board of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Smyth is president-elect of the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati.
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Dr. Dole P. Baker of Anderson
Dr. Baker attended Bucknell University where he was a student athlete. He then moved to Philadelphia for medical school at Thomas Jefferson Medical College and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. He did his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD. While at the University of Maryland, Dr. Baker gained his facial plastic and reconstructive experience at The Shock Trauma Center, the only free standing Trauma Hospital in the nation. Dr. Baker is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr. Marcelo Hochman of Charleston
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Hochman attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School. He fulfilled his internship requirement and finished his residency in Otolaryngology (Head Neck Surgery) at Stanford University. He followed that with his fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Louis University Washington University. He has co-authored numerous publications and has received many honors.
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Dr. John M. Hodges of Memphis
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina, Dr. Hodges attended University of Tennessee for Medical School. He fulfilled his internship requirements at Fitzsimons Hospital and finished his residency in Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery at Veteran's Administration Hospital. He followed that with his fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Florida. He has co-authored numerous publications and has received many honors.
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Dr. Paul Blair of Hurricane
After receiving his undergraduate and medical degree from West Virginia University, Dr. Blair fulfilled his internship requirement at Charleston Area Medical Center. His residency was at West Virginia Medical Center in Charleston. Dr. Blair has been widely published throughout the United States.
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