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Phone Number:
(858) 657-1002
Practice Location:
9339 Genesee Ave
San Diego, California September 1973 – January 1977 Boston University, College of Liberal Arts – Biology B.A. 1977
June 1982 – June 1983 University of California, San Diego, Department of Medicine – Medical Intern
Academic Honors:
1976 Distinction Work in Biology, Boston University
1977 Phi Beta Kappa Epsilon of Massachusetts
1998 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery â??20th Century Awardâ?
For Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Surgery in the 20th Century
2009 President’s Award, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
For Outstanding Contribution in Teaching and Research
Academic Appointment:
Associate Clinical Professor in Medicine/Dermatology
University of California, San Diego Medical Center
Certification & Licensure:
National Board of Medical Examiners (Passed 1983)
Board Certified in Dermatology, 1986, American Board of Dermatology
Board Certified, American Board of Cosmetic Surgey, 2002
State Licenses: California, Nevada, Hawaii, Maryland, Arizona, Colorado
Professional Societies:
1978-Member, California Medical Association
1978-Member, American Medical Association
1986-Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
1987-Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
1986-Fellow, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
1986-Founding Member, North American Society for Phlebology
1986-Member, San Diego County Dermatological Society
1986-Member, San Diego County Medical Society
1986-1995-Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
1986-1994-Member, International Society of Dermatology
1986-Member, International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
1987-Founding Member, Space Dermatology Foundation
1988-Member, Pacific Dermatologic Association
1991-Member, (HON), Australian-New Zealand Society of Phlebology
1992-Member, American Venous Forum
1992-Member, Association of Surgical Professors
1992-Member, International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons
1996-Member, American Academy of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
1997-Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
1997-Member, American Society of Liposuction Surgery
Industrial Advisory Committee/Consultant:
1992-Medical Advisory Board, Dermik Laboratories, Inc.
1992-Medical Advisory Board, Lumenis
1993-Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc.
1996-Medical Consultant, Coherent Medical, Group
1997-Medical Advisory Board, Allergan Skin Care
1997-Medical Consultant, Neutrogena Dermatologics
Medical Consultant to Cynosure – 2002
Medical Consultant to New Star Lasers – 2000
Medical Consultant to Topix Pharmaceuticals – 2002
Medical Consultant to Medicis – 2001
Services to Scholarly Publications:
1989-Co-Editor, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology Special Issue on
“Superficial Varicosities and Other Venous Problems”, 15:2; Feb, 1989
1990-1992-Associate Editor, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
1991-1992-Editorial Board, Journal of Cutaneous Aging and Cosmetic Dermatology
1992-International Editorial Advisory Board, Phlebology
1993-Guest Editor, Seminars in Dermatology, “Office Management of Varicose
and Telangiectatic Leg Veins”. Vol. 12, June 1993
1993-Associate Editor, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
1993-Co-Editor, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, Special Issue on “Lasers”
1994-Editor, Venous Digest
1995-Co-Editor, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, Special Issue on “Phlebology”
1998-Co-Editor, Dermatologic Surgery, Special Issue on “Ambulatory Phlebectomy”
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