Biography
2016-2024 California State Physician and Surgeon License
2016-2018 New York State Medical License
2010-2017 North Carolina State Medical License
State Licensure
2020 American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2018 American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2016 Medical Laser Safety Program
Certification
2017-2018
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow
Quatela Center of Plastic Surgery
Mentor: Vito C. Quatela, M.D.
2010-2017
Resident Physician
Post-doctorate Research Fellow
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC
2006-2010
Doctor of Medicine
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ and Camden, NJ
2004-2006
Postbaccalaureate Program
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
1999-2003
Bachelor of Science- Biological Sciences
Minors in Business Administration and Chemistry
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Education
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars and 2025 Southern California Super Doctor
Super Doctors Southern California Magazine
Los Angeles Times
2019
Top Facial Plastic Surgeon
The Leading Physicians of the World
Waiting Room Magazine
2017
The William W. Shockley, MD Silver Owl Award “Excellence in Teaching”
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC
2016
The William W. Shockley, MD Silver Owl Award “Excellence in Teaching”
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC
2015
The Drake “Cool Under Pressure” Foreign Body Award
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC
2011-2013
National Institute of Health Loan Repayment Program Award
National Cancer Institute for Clinical Research
Bethesda, MD
2006-2010
Distinction in Research Program
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ and Camden, NJ
2008
National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry Distinguished Abstract Award
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Washington, DC
2003
Mellon College of Sciences Research Honors
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Honors and Awards
Membership
2023-current Huntington Hospital Medical Staff Department of Surgery Pasadena, CA
2022-current Physician Adventist Surgery Center Glendale, CA
2021-current Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Medical Staff Department of Surgery Burbank, CA
2018-current Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Medical Staff Department of Surgery Mission Hills, CA
2018-current Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Medical Staff Department of Surgery Valencia, CA
2018-current Providence Summit Surgery Center Valencia, CA
2018-current Providence San Fernando Valley Surgery Center Mission Hills, CA
2014-2017 Association for Women in Surgery
2013-2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology
2012-2017 American Association for Cancer Research, Associate
2012-Present American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2011-2017 American Rhinologic Society
2011-2017 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
2011-2017 North Carolina Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
2010-2017 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2010-2017 Triologic Society
2009-Present American College of Surgeons, Associate Fellow
2003-Present American Medical Association, Member
Leadership Appointments
2018-present American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellowship Committee
2018-present American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Young Physicians Committee
2018-present American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Women in Facial Plastic Surgery Committee
2016-2017 University of North Carolina Otolaryngology Resident Admissions Committee
2011-Present National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Program, Ambassador
2008-2010 Camden Curriculum Subcommittee, Leader
2008-2010 Whitman Society of Learners, Leader
Affiliations
2012
Clinical/Translational Developmental Research
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chapel Hill, NC
2011-2013
National Institute of Health Kirschstein-NRSA T-32 Training Grant Recipient
National Cancer Institute for Clinical Research
Bethesda, MD
2011-2013
National Institute of Health Loan Repayment Program Award
National Cancer Institute for Clinical Research
Bethesda, MD
May 7-8, 2012
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Resident Leadership Grant
BOG Spring Meeting and OTO Advocacy Summit
Washington, DC
2001-2002
Howard Hughes Medical Institute of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Educational Program
Chevy Chase, MD
Grants
Course Director
April 26, 2016
Facial Rejuvenation Technical Skills Course
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina Crossing
Chapel Hill, NC
December 15, 2015
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Soft Tissue Skills
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The North Carolina Eye Bank Multidisciplinary Surgical Skills Laboratory
Chapel Hill, NC
Teaching Activities
March 2018
HUGS (Help Us Give Smiles) Foundation
National ENT Hospital Bệnh viện Tai Mũi Họng Trung Ương
Volunteer physician on a medical mission to Hanoi, Vietnam where I participated in multiple microtia repair surgeries on children and adults born with congenital deformities.
2012
Soldiers Sinus Relief
Facilitated in the distribution of $2 million worth of NeilMed products to United States military troops serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other locations in the Middle East in a joint service project with the American Rhinologic Society and the University of North Carolina Department of Otolaryngology.
2008-2010
Urban Health Initiative, Adult and Women’s Health Outreach Project
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, NJ
Volunteer at medical student run-clinics for the uninsured population. Responsibilities include providing primary medical care and/or women’s healthcare for patients. Practice patient-centered and evidence-based medicine, educate patients, and advocate for patients.
2008-2010
American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor
Camden, NJ
CPR and First Aid volunteer instructor who certified schoolteachers in the Camden community.
Summer 2007
University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi, Ghana
Medical volunteer on a project aimed at improving the rural health care, reduction of infectious disease spread, and health education at a teaching hospital and local clinic in a third-world country. Organized a trip for medical students, supply medical equipment, fund-raising, and rotations through different wards in both hospitals.
2005-2006
Project H.O.M.E.
Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs
Philadelphia, PA
Adult education and workforce development tutor (G.E.D. preparation) for formerly homeless persons recovering from alcoholism and narcotics abuse.