Brian Biesman  M.D. , F.A.C.S.

Dr. Brian Biesman received his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Michigan where he graduated with high honors.  He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary before taking fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York, NY.  Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Biesman returned to Chicago where he served as Chief Resident. 

Dr. Biesman then moved to Boston where he assumed the Directorship of the Eye Plastics and Orbit Service and the Center for Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery at the New England Medical Center, and was an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine.  Over the next four years he earned faculty appointments in the Division of Otolaryngology at the New England Medical Center and the Divisions of Dermatology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  He is currently in private practice in Nashville, TN while holding the academic title of Assistant Clinical Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with faculty appointments in Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Dermatology.

 

Dr. Biesman has spoken and taught at the local, national and international levels on the topic of aesthetic laser surgery.  He has authored many scientific papers and has written a textbook on the use of lasers in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.  His research is directed toward broadening the use of lasers in soft tissue surgery.  He is an active member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has previously served on this organization’s Executive Committee.  He is currently the President of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.   Dr. Biesman also serves on several editorial boards and is a member of The Oculoplastic Aesthetic Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Tennessee Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Medical Association.

 

 

 

Barry DiBernardo M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Barry DiBernardo is recognized as a leader in plastic surgery. Dr. DiBernardo is the Medical Director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery® in Montclair, NJ, immediate past President of the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2005-2006), an Associate Clinical Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at UMDNJ, and Chief of the Aesthetic Surgery Program at Mountainside Hospital. "My job is to keep our practice at the forefront as one of the leading aesthetic plastic surgery practices in this country -- striving for excellence in cosmetic procedures and in patient care." Dr. DiBernardo is a widely published author, committed to providing his patients with the most advanced surgical and non-surgical options making him a sought after expert by the local, regional and national media. He is listed among the top doctors chosen by their peers in New Jersey Monthly, NJ Life, and the Castle Connolly Guide.

A 1984 graduate from Cornell University Medical College, Dr. DiBernardo received the school's Charles H. Horn Prize for outstanding leadership and service to the medical community. He spent five years as a general surgeon at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, before embarking on a two-year residency in Plastic Surgery at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in N.Y.

In 1991, Dr. DiBernardo began his work in private practice. Also in 1991, he received the Leo M. Davidoff Award for teaching distinction at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and, a year later, the American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons' National Scientific Exhibit Award, in Washington D.C.

Dr. DiBernardo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is the Certified International Instructor for multiple laser and light based systems as well as skin care modalities. His hospital appointments include University Hospital at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark; Mountainside Hospital, Montclair; and Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, NJ.

"Staying abreast of new developments and technology is crucial and what is important to our patients" Dr. DiBernardo says. "And that's our commitment - continuous learning, superior patient care, and world class service.

  

 

Michael Gold M.D. 

Dr. Michael H. Gold is the founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medi Spa, The Laser and Rejuvenation Center and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold is also Clinical Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, also in Nashville. Dr. Gold is also Visiting Professor of Dermatology for Huashan Hospital, Fudan Univeristy in Shanghai, China. Dr. Gold is a board certified dermatologist/dermasurgeon who oversees the various facets of the Center’s operations, a combination of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic services and research endeavors. Dr. Gold has earned a national and international reputation for providing patients with leading edge technological advances and has expertise in all facets of dermatology and aesthetic care. The Tennessee Clinical Research Center is now one of the leading dermatologic research institutions in the U.S. He is the author of over 185 published scientific articles, ten textbook chapters and the editor of a new textbook on Photodynamic Therapy.

Roxanne Guy M.D., F.A.C.S.   

Former ASPS President

Dr. Roxanne Guy has the distinction of serving the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as its first female president. She has previously served with ASPS as president-elect, vice president, Iraq International Services Task Force liaison, chair of the Public Education and Advocacy committees, and on various committees including the Breast Implant Task Force and Women Plastic Surgeons Forum Steering Committee. Dr. Guy is owner and founder of Brevard Plastic Surgery and Skin Treatment Center in Melbourne, Fla., and she has practiced reconstructive and cosmetic surgery in Brevard County for more than 22 years. A member of the Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Guy has also served as medical advisor for the American Cancer Society and has been an ASPS Member Surgeon since 1986.

Over the years, Dr. Guy has published multiple papers and abstracts. She has delivered more than 100 presentations and has appeared on dozens of television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Today Show to educate the public and her peers on various topics in plastic surgery including breast reconstruction, facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. In 1996 and 1997, Dr. Guy served as president of The Medical Staff and chair, Medical Staff Executive Committee, at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Dr. Guy is also a member of the staff at the following Florida facilities: Wuesthoff Melbourne Hospital, Palm Bay Community Hospital and HealthSouth Ambulatory Surgery Center. Dr. Guy was named Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year for 2004 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to medicine and distinguished service to humankind. She also was listed in the  Guide to America’s Top Surgeons from 2003 – 2007 and has been an active member in 17 different medical associations. Dr. Guy’s areas of specialty are breast surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, liposuction and body contouring, laser resurfacing and skin care.

 

Krystie P. Lennox PA-C

Krystie P. Lennox PA-C graduated from Barry University in Miami, Florida with a Masters of Clinical Medical Sciences in 2004. Miss Lennox began her career specializing in cosmetic and general dermatology with Dr. Kenneth Beer.  During her fellowship with Dr. Beer, she participated in numerous clinical trials as well as with the development of training materials and marketing programs.

Miss Lennox has numerous publications that have appeared in leading journals such as Drugs in Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, The Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Advance for Physician Assistants, The Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants and Skin & Aging. She is currently the Cosmetic Dermatology Department Editor of Advance News Magazine for Physician Assistants. Krystie is also a Laser Trainer/Consultant for Sciton Laser Co. Presently, Miss Lennox is writing a chapter on Intense Pulsed Light in conjunction with Dr. Jason N. Pozner and Dr. David J. Goldberg for the upcoming Elsevier series. Her current affiliations include Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and ASLMS. Krystie Lennox is currently working at the Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center in Boca Raton, FL as the clinical director with Dr. Jason N. Pozner and Dr. David J. Goldberg. Krystie also works at The University of Miami Pediatric Dermatology department as a volunteer clinician.

 

 

Jason Pozner M.D., F.A.C.S.

Jason Pozner MD, FACS can truly claim aesthetic surgery and skin care as his life’s work.  The son of the owner of a successful health spa and diet center in New York, Pozner is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery,  Dr. Pozner is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most prestigious organization of its kind, and is a respected authority on surgical laser procedures.

Dr. Pozner graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine with a Distinction in Research, where he trained for five years in an intensive general surgery residency.  After becoming Chief Resident in 1992, he completed his Plastic Surgery residency at New York’s Downstate Medical Center as well as two fellowships in Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery at Maryland’s esteemed John Hopkins Hospital.

The founder of the Aesthetic Science Institute in Boca Raton, Florida, Dr. Pozner and his partners offer a full range of cosmetic surgery procedures, laser treatments, varicose vein therapies, weight loss assistance, and clinical age management. The nearly 5000-square foot facility serves an international clientele that appreciates being treated like family.  Dr. Pozner is widely experienced in the latest and most effective cosmetic procedures, and is credited for inventing the fast-healing ArticPeel skin procedure.  Dr. Pozner is licensed in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. He has been invited to speak around the world to share his knowledge with other physicians and surgeons on behalf of Sciton Laser Co.   

 

Mark Tager, M.D. 

Mark Tager, MD, is currently Chief Marketing Officer for Syneron (NASDAQ: ELOS). He previously served as Vice President of Marketing for Reliant Technolgies, where he launched the Fraxel® laser. Prior to entering the aesthetic field, he founded a consumer health and medical publishing company which he ran for ten years before it was acquired by Mosby Yearbook, a Times Mirror Company. Earlier in his career he served as Director of Health Promotion for Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon.

In addition to the latest aesthetic technology, Dr. Tager is keenly interested in organizational development, physician leadership and provider-patient communication. He is co-author (with Dr. Stephen Mulholland) of The Art of Aesthetic Practice: How to Profit from the Cosmetic Boom. Others books have included: Leadership in Times of Stress and Change (with Harry Woodword), Powersource: How People Can Transform Stress and Manage Change, and Working Well: Managing for Health & High Performance (with Marjorie Blanchard). Dr. Tager received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Duke University and trained in Family Practice at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. He lives outside of San Diego with his wife Carol and is visited often by his two college-aged children.

 

 

Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.                                                                                                                                     

Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D., F.A.C.P is double board certified in Dermatology (University of Oklahoma, Dermatology 1974-77) and Dermatopathology (University of Oklahoma, Dermatopathology 1977-78). He completed his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Skin Cancer and Laser Surgery, 1983-84. Dr. Wheeland is currently professor of Dermatology and Chief of Dermatologic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia.

 

He has been an active member in the American Academy of Dermatology since 1996 (Board of Directors, 1996-00; President-Elect, 2000-2001; President, 2001-2002; Member, Academic Leadership Training Program Task Force, 2004-present). Dr. Wheeland was president of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 1998-99. He also was president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 1993-94.

 

Dr. Wheeland has authored over 200 publications, including 8 textbooks, 66 book chapters and 24 abstracts. He has pioneered some of the most significant work in the field of cutaneous laser surgery including most recently the first ever study on laser hair removal devices for home use.