Dr. Gregory Lakin, M.D.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Novi, Michigan

20 years experience in plastic surgery and has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures in South Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Cleveland, and Detroit. He has membership in national plastic surgery organizations and has received numerous national awards in plastic surgery.

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Dr. Gregory Lakin, M.D.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Lakin is a well-respected board-certified plastic surgeon in Metro Detroit from South Florida and the founder of Illuum Cosmetic Surgery. He has a long history of success and achievement with 20 years of experience in plastic surgery and has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures in South Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Cleveland, and Metro Detroit.

He has memberships in national plastic surgery organizations and has received numerous national awards in plastic surgery. He is an artistic, detail-oriented, perfectionist who believes cosmetic surgery should be safe, affordable, honest, high quality, and illuminate the best versions of his patients.

He is an expert in the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery including the face, breast, body, and injectables. Dr. Lakin is unique because he has spent years of training in residency and fellowships, as well as deep-dive real-life work experiences perfecting his signature procedures in each of these subspecialties.

Working in two meccas for plastic surgery in the United States (Los Angeles near Beverly Hills, and South Florida) has afforded Dr. Lakin the opportunity to develop unique skills and cutting-edge techniques. He has perfected facial cosmetic surgery (facelifts, nosejobs, eyelid surgeries, ear pinning), as well as developed unique methodologies to perfect the breast augmentations and lifts, make beautiful tummy tucks, create rounder fuller butts, perform male surgeries, do transgender procedures, and sculpt bodies with advanced liposuction techniques such as high definition liposuction to etch out and reveal underlying anatomy.

Education

  • Duke University, BS in Spanish & Biology
  • Ponce School of Medicine, MD
  • Case Western Reserve University, MBA from Cleveland Clinic Foundation- Weatherhead School of Management Executive MBA Program
  • University of Rochester (NY), Intern, Coordinated General Surgery – Plastic Surgery Residency
  • University of Rochester (NY), Resident, Coordinated General Surgery – Plastic Surgery Residency
  • University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fellow, Craniofacial Research
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Fellow, Craniofacial Surgery

Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
  • Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities
  • Operation Smile
  • American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons
  • American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons
  • Broward County Medical Association
  • Broward County Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
  • Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2013-2033
  • State of Michigan Board of Medicine, 2019-2025
  • State of Florida Medical Board, 2016-2022
  • State of Ohio Medical Board, 2012-2018
  • Medical Board of California, 2011-2015
  • Pennsylvania Board of Medicine, 2007-2012

School: Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Degree: High School Diploma
Dates: August 1981- June 1994

School: Duke University, Durham, NC
Degree: BS in Spanish and Biology
Dates: August 1994- June 1998

School: Duke-in-Spain Program, Madrid, Spain
Degree: No degree (studied Spanish)
Dates: May 1996 – July 1996

School: Duke-in-the-Andes Program, La Paz, Bolivia
Degree: No degree (studied Spanish)
Dates: August 1996 – December 1996

School: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
Degree: No degree (studied medicine)
Dates: July 1998 – June 2001

School: Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Degree: MD
Dates: July 2001 – June 2004

School: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Degree: MBA from Cleveland Clinic Foundation – Weatherhead School of Management Executive MBA Program
Dates: July 2015 – May 2017

POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

Institution: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Position: Intern, Coordinated General Surgery – Plastic Surgery Residency
Dates: July 2004 – June 2005

Institution: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Position: Resident, Coordinated General Surgery – Plastic Surgery Residency
Dates: July 2005 – June 2007

Institution: University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Position: Fellow, Craniofacial Research
Dates: July 2007 – June 2009

Institution: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Position: Resident, Coordinated General Surgery – Plastic Surgery Residency
Dates: July 2009 – June 2011

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Position: Fellow, Craniofacial Surgery
Dates: July 2011 – June 2012

Institution: University Hospitals Leadership Academy
Position: Inaugural Class Member, Center for Physician Leadership Program
Dates: July 2015 – June 2016

1999 – 2011 American Medical Students Association, Member

2008 – 2009 Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons, Resident Member

2008 – 2011 Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Resident Member

2008 – 2011 American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation, Trainee Member

2011 – 2012 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Resident Program

2012 – 2014 Authors Guild (Society of Published Book Authors), Member

2013 – 2016 Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, Active Member

2007 – Present American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Active Member

2008 – Present American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Active Member

2008 – Present American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association, Member

2012 – Present Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities, Member

2013 – Present Operation Smile, Volunteer Surgeon

2013 – Present American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, Associate Member

2014 – Present American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons, Active Member

2016 – Present Broward County Medical Association, Member

2016 – Present Broward County Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member

2017 – Present Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce, Member

2017 – Present Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Member

2017 – Present Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Trustee Member

2022 – Present Novi Chamber of Commerce, Member

Position/Rank: Chief
Institution/Department: Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Dates: July 2012 – August 2016

Position/Rank: Director
Institution/Department: Craniofacial Center, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Dates: July 2012 – August 2016

Position/Rank: Director
Institution/Department: Vascular Anomalies Center, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Dates: July 2012 – August 2016

Position/Rank: Plastic Surgeon
Institution/Department: Skin Center
Address: 6550 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Dates: September 2016 – September 2017

Position/Rank: Plastic Surgeon
Institution/Department: South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Address: 915 Middle River Drive, Suite 213, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Dates: September 2017 – February 2021

Position/Rank: Medical Director
Institution/Department: Sono Bello
Address: 101 W Big Beaver Rd #300, Troy, MI 48084
Dates: February 2020 – 2022

Position/Rank: Founder
Institution/Department: Illuum Cosmetic Surgery
Address: 24245 Karim Blvd, Novi, MI 48375
Dates: July 20th, 2022 – Current

1994 Cum Laude, Esprit, and Athletic Graduation Awards, Pine Crest School

2004 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Ponce School of Medicine

2004 Ponce School of Medicine, M.D. with clinical distinction

2008 Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Basic Research Grant Award

2008 American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons/Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation Research Grant Award

2009 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Paul W. Black Junior Investigator Award

2009 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Grand Rounds Mentorship Program–Craniofacial Surgery

2010 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Grand Rounds Mentorship Program–Craniofacial Surgery

2010 Top Gun Award, Highest Percentile Rank on ASPS In-Service Exam, University of Rochester

2010 American Association of Plastic Surgeons 3rd Place Resident Poster Competition

2010 American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons Resident Scholar

2011 Joseph M. Serletti, M.D. Award for Excellence in Academic Plastic Surgery, U of Rochester

2014 Honor Project Trust Grant Award $50,000 cy pres award to benefit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations which demonstrate societal impact in the state of Ohio. Funds benefit UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital pediatric plastic surgery craniofacial center programs and research

2015 Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management Executive MBA Scholarship $20,000

2017 Beta Gamma Sigma Graduation Award, Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management Executive MBA Program

2017 Realself Top Doctor Award

2020 Sono Bello 5-Star Patient Review Award (Highest Number of 5 Star Reviews)

2021 Sono Bello Top 5 Weekly Reviews Award (out of 86 reviews)

2021 Sono Bello Top 5 Weekly Reviews Award (out of 111 reviews)

2021 Sono Bello Top 5 Weekly Reviews Award (out of 121 reviews)

2021 Sono Bello Performance Award for Surgical Skill, Interpersonal Relationships, Core Values & Citizenship

2021 Sono Bello Performance Award for Surgical Skill, Interpersonal Relationships, Core Values & Citizenship

2021 Sono Bello Patient Transformation Spotlight for creating a VIP experience (review selected by company President out of 2,566 patients)

2022 Sono Bello Surgeon Review Spotlight for being a Miracle Worker (sent by President to company)

2022 RealSelf Top Performing Doctor Award ranked #1 in Michigan and Top 25 in the United States based on patient reviews

RESEARCH AWARDS

  1. Granting agency: Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Basic Research Grant
    Title of project: Lakin GE, Nah HD, Kirschner RE. “Influence of Mechanical Stress on Muenke Syndrome Craniosynostosis.”
    PI: Kirschner RE
    Percent of effort: 17% during research fellowship
    Award: $5,000
    Dates: 2008-2009
  2. Granting agency: American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons/Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation & Synthes CMF Research Grant
    Title of project: Lakin GE, Bartlett S, Nah HD, Kirschner RE. “Influence of Mechanical Stress on the Phenotypic Variability of Muenke Syndrome Craniosynostosis.”
    PI: Kirschner RE
    Percent of effort: 20% during research fellowship
    Award: $6,000
    Dates: 2008-2009
  3. Granting agency: Duke University Undergraduate Research Support Grant, Duke University Biological Laboratories Independent Study Program, Durham, NC
    Title of project: Evolutionary phylogenetic reconstruction of squirrels
    PI: John Mercer, PhD
    Percent of effort: 20%
    Award: $1,000
    Dates: 1997 – 1998

BOOK

Plastic Surgery Review: A Study Guide for the In-Service, Written Board, and Maintenance of Certification Examinations by Gregory E. Lakin. Published 2015, Thieme, New York

Plastic Surgery Review: A Study Guide for the In-Service, Written Board, and Maintenance of Certification Examinations

PRESS
  1. GQ Magazine Article 2023: Welcome to the Era of the Fake Six-Pack by Jeff Wilser. Dr. Lakin was featured in GQ sharing his thoughts, technical nuances, and dedication to the craft of the Ab SilhouetchSM, his signature approach to high-definition liposuction with abdominal etching. March 2023.
  2. ABC WXYZ TV Channel 7 Ultimate Wedding Show: Dr. Lakin was featured in the Ultimate Wedding Show discussing plastic surgery for brides and grooms prior to their wedding. March 2023.
  3. Buzzfeed Article: The Stories Behind 10 Iconic “Grey’s Anatomy” by Kate Arthur. Dr. Lakin was featured for creating the ear props used in Jackson’s Soap Ear Carving, “The Girl With No Name” (Season 8, Episode 20). November 2013.
  4. ABC Grey’s Anatomy: Dr. Lakin was a medical consultant on the ABC TV show Grey’s Anatomy. 2011-2012.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Vorburger SA, Xing Y, Hunt KK, Lakin GE, Benjamin RS, Feig BW, Pisters PWT, Ballo MT, Chen L, Trent J, Burgess M, Patel S, Pollock RE, Cormier JN. Angiosarcoma of the breast. Cancer. 2005; 104: 2682-2688.
  2. Laurita JT, Koyama E, Chin BC, Taylor J, Lakin GE, Hankenson KD, Bartlett SP, Nah HD. The Muenke Syndrome Mutation (FgfR3P244R) Causes Cranial Base Shortening Associated with Growth Plate Dysfunction and Premature Perichondrial Ossification in Murine Basicranial Synchondroses. Developmental Dynamics. 2011 Nov; 240(11): 2584-96.
  3. Lakin GE, Sinkin J, Koltz PF, Girotto JA. Genetic and Epigenetic Influences of Twins on the Pathogenesis of Craniosynostosis: {Bertelsen, 1958 #64}A Meta-Analysis. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2012, 129: 945.
  4. Andrews BT, Lakin GE, Bradley JP, Kawamoto HK Jr. Orthognathic Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Applying the Principles to New Horizons in Craniofacial Surgery. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Nov:23(7 Suppl 1):S96-9.
  5. Lakin GE, Jarrahy R. Commentary on “Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis: The Rady Children’s Hospital Approach”. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Nov;23(7 Suppl 1):S124-5.
  6. Lakin GE, Kawamoto HK Jr. Le Fort II Osteotomy. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Nov;23(7 Suppl 1): S22-5.
  7. Brown MS, Okada H, Valiathan M, Lakin GE. 45 Years of Simultaneous Le Fort III and Le Fort I Osteotomies: A Systematic Literature Review. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2015 Jul;52(4):471-479.
  8. Nahabet E, Gatherwright J, Vockley G, Henderson N, Tomei K, Grigorian P, Kaminski B, Bass N, Selman W, Lakin GE. Postnatal Pancraniosynostosis in a Patient with Infantile Hypophosphatasia. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. Jul 14, 2015.
  9. Ascha M, McDaniel J, Link I, Rowe D, Soltanian H, Sattar A, Becker D, Lakin GE. Social and Support Services Offered by Craniofacial Centers: A National Survey and Institutional Experience. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Mar 27, 2016.
  10. Ascha M, Harvey DJ, Sarma H, Becker D, Rowe D, Lakin GE. A Novel Single-Staged Technique for the Treatment of Soft Tissue in an Oblique Facial Cleft. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Sep 27, 2016.
  11. Alleyne B, Okada HC, Leuchtag RM, Rowe DJ, Soltanian HT, Becker DB, Lakin GE. Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Formats in the United States: National and Institutional Survey. J Craniofac Surg. May 28, 2017.
  12. Pourtaheri N, Kearney A, Wan DC, Lakin GE. Impact of a Cleft and Craniofacial Center on an Academic Health System. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2017 Oct; 140(40): 587e-597e.
  13. Staudt MD, Pourtaheri N, Lakin GE, Soltanian HT, Miller JP. Surgical Management of Deep Brain Stimulator Scalp Erosion without Hardware Removal. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2017 Dec 13; 95(6):385-391.
  14. Son JH, Marshall DC, Valiathan M, Otteson T, Ferretti G, Grigorian PA, Rosen C, Becker D, Rowe D, Soltanian H, Lakin GE. Innovative Surgical Treatment of Severe Cherubism. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. 2018 Jan 1.
  15. Kurlander DE, Ascha M, Marshall DC, Wang D, Ascha MS, Tripi PA, Reeves HM, Downes KA, Ahuja S, Rotta AT, Lakin GE, Tomei K. Impact of Multidisciplinary Engagement in a Quality Improvement Blood Conservation Protocol for Craniosyonostosis. Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. 2020 Jun 12:1-2.

Invited Peer-Reviewed Online Publications

  1. Brown MS, Lakin GE. Distraction. Plastic Surgery Hyperguide. December 31, 2013.
  2. Brown MS, Lakin GE. Pediatric Facial Fractures. Plastic Surgery Hyperguide. December 31, 2013.
  3. Lee M, Lakin GE. Craniosynostosis. Plastic Surgery Hyperguide. November 18, 2014.
  4. Lim R, Lakin GE. Pancraniosynostosis. Plastic Surgery Hyperguide. December 12, 2014.

Invited Peer-Reviewed Video Publication

  1. Lee M, Lakin GE. Unilateral Incomplete Cleft Lip Markings. Plastic Surgery Hyperguide. December 30, 2014.

Invited Non-Peer Reviewed

  1. Lakin GE. Global Health Care: India’s GC4 Surgical Opportunity – Helping the Needy While Learning. In, Plastic Surgery News, January/February, 2015.
  2. Lakin GE. Ask the Doc: What Can I Do About Loose Skin Following Significant Weight Loss? Holy Cross Hospital Thrive Magazine, Spring/Summer 2017.

Book Chapters

  1. Robinson DS, Sundaram M, Lakin GE. “Carcinoma of the breast in pregnancy and lactation.” In Bland KI, Copeland EM (eds): The Breast: A Comprehensive Textbook for the Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases. Second Edition, Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 1998, pp 1433-1445.
  2. Robinson DS, Sundaram M, Lakin GE. “Carcinoma of the breast in pregnancy and lactation.” In Bland KI, Copeland EM (eds): The Breast: Comprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases. Third Edition, Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2004, pp 1475-1490.

Abstracts

  1. Robinson DS, Lentz J, Moffat F, Franceschi D, Beber B, Korensky T, Lakin GE. The Role of Stereotactic Mammographically Directed Core Biopsy for Non-Palpable Breast Lesions: A Single Institutional Analysis of 196 Procedures. University of Miami School of Medicine Surgical Oncology and Radiology, Miami, Florida, 1995.
  2. Spivak RM, Endo M, Zajac A, Zoltick PW, Lakin GE, Flake AW, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. In Utero Delivery of Virally Encoded TGF-beta3 Rescues Cleft Palate in the TGF-beta3 Knockout Mouse. 87th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in Boston, MA, April 5-8, 2008.
  3. Wu C, Radecki A, Lakin GE, Salhab I, Flake AW, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Intra-amniotic delivery of an adenoviral vector expressing TGFβ3 rescues palatal fusion defect in TGFβ3 null mice. Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery in Philadelphia, PA, February 2, 2009.
  4. Wu C, Lakin GE, Radecki A, Endo M, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. In Utero Somatic Transfer of TGFB3 and IRF6 Genes Rescues TGFb3−/− Induced Palatal Fusion Defects in Mice. 11th International Congress on Cleft Lip and Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies in Fortaleza, Brazil, September 10-13, 2009.
  5. Wu C, Yang BH, Lakin GE, Radecki MA, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. IRF6 as a Downstream Effector of TGFB3 Signaling in Palatogenesis: In Utero Somatic Delivery of Ad-IRF6 Rescues the Palatal Fusion Defect in TGFB3 Mice. 26th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons in Charleston, SC, Sept 23-27, 2009.
  6. Wu C, Lakin GE, Yang BH, Salhab I, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. IRF6 as a Downstream Effector of TGFB3 Signaling in Palatogenesis: In Utero Somatic Delivery of Ad-IRF6 Rescues the Palatal Fusion Defect in TGFβ−/− Mice. 13th Biennial International Congress of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery in Oxford, UK, September 26-30, 2009.
  7. Fargione RA, Koltz PF, Lakin GE, Girotto JA. Assessment of Growth Profiles in Cleft Children and Adolescents. 67th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Fort Worth, TX, March 15-20, 2010.
  8. Koltz PF, Fargione RA, Lakin GE, Girotto JA. Assessment of Growth Profiles in Cleft Children and Adolescents. 55th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council in San Fransisco, CA, May 22-26, 2010.
  9. Laurita JT, Lakin GE, Chin BC, Nah HD. Muenke mutation (FgfR3P244R) causes premature ossification of basicranial synchondrosis cartilage and shortening of the cranial base in a knock-in mouse model. 27th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons in Washington, D.C., October 28-31, 2010.
  10. Tabit CJ, Lakin GE, Tesoriero J, Kawamoto HK, Allam KA, Bradley JP. Treatment of Crouzon Syndrome: A Long-Term Study. 69th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Paul Black Junior Investigator Session in San Jose, CA, April 17-21, 2012.
  11. Drews C, Leuchtag R, Ferretti GA, Lakin GE. A Simplified Technique for Fabrication of a Pre-Surgical Nasoalveolar Molding Appliance for Infants with Unilateral or Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate. 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies in Orlando, Florida, USA, May 5-10, 2013.
  12. Ferretti GA, Drews C, Lakin GE. Pre-Surgical Nasal Alveolar Molding for Infants with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate. 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies in Orlando, Florida, USA, May 5-10, 2013.
  13. Myers R, Girotto JA, Lakin GE. Distraction Osteogenesis of the Irradiated Craniofacial Skeleton: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies in Orlando, Florida, USA, May 5-10, 2013.
  14. Reeves HM, Nofal J, Capetillo A, Berkelhamer M, Lakin GE, Downes KA. Quality Assessment of Pre-operative Testing and Blood Ordering Protocol for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cranial Vault Remodeling at an Academic Medical Center. 68th American Association of Blood Banks Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA October 24-27, 2015.
  15. Tomei K, Kurlander DE, Ascha M, Marshall D, Wang D, Ascha MS, Tripi PA, Reeves HM, Downes KA, Ahuja S, Rotta AT, Lakin GE. The Impact of Multi-Disciplinary Engagement in Blood Conservation Protocols for Craniosynostosis. American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery Annual Meeting in Kauai, Hawaii, January 27th – February 1st, 2019.
 

International Invited Oral Presentation

  1. Okada H, Alleyne B, Leuchtag RM, GE Lakin. Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Formats in the United States: National and Institutional Survey. 15th Biennial Congress of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA, September 11-15, 2013.

International Invited Poster Presentation

  1. Lakin GE, Kawamoto HK. Le Fort II Osteotomy: A 30 Year Experience. 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies in Orlando, Florida, USA, May 5-10, 2013.

National Invited Oral Presentations

  1. Lakin GE, Spivak RM, Zajac A, Dienno JJ, Davis PF, Zoltick PW, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Adenovirus Encoding the IRF6 Gene Partially Rescues the Fusion Defect in a TGF-beta3-/- Mouse Embryonic Palatal Organ Culture. Junior Investigator Competition at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Philadelphia, PA, April 14-18th, 2008.
  2. Lakin GE, Zoltick PW, Zajac A, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Discovery of a New Molecular Pathway in Palatogenesis: IRF6 is an Important Downstream Effector of TGF-beta3 Signaling in Palatal Fusion. 88th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in Rancho Mirage, CA, March 21-25, 2009.
  3. Lakin GE, Dienno JJ, Yang BH, Zoltick PW, Kallwaard NL, Bergelson JM, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Adenoviral Tropism Towards the Medial Edge Epithelium of the Embryonic Mouse Palatal Shelf Correlates with Coxsackievirus and Adenovirus Receptor (CAR) Expression. Awarded the Paul W. Black Junior Investigator Award at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Scottsdale, AZ, April 20-25, 2009.
  4. Moderator. Junior Investigator Competition at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Fort Worth, TX, March 15-20, 2010.
  5. Vascular Anomalies: Categorization, Evaluation, and Treatment. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of California San Diego in San Diego, CA, June 4th, 2014.
  6. Craniofacial Surgery: From Tessier to Current Concepts. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of California San Diego in San Diego, CA, June 4th, 2014.
  7. Kawamoto Lectureship Case Presentations. University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, February 7th, 2014.
  8. Pourtaheri N, Anderson C, Blankfield D, Kearney A, Wan D, Lakin GE. Impact of a Cleft and Craniofacial Center on a Health Care System. 94th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in Scottsdale, AZ, April 11-14, 2015.
  9. Ascha M, McDaniel J, Link I, Lakin GE. Social and Support Services Offered by Craniofacial Centers: A National Survey and Institutional Experience. 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Palm Springs, CA, April 20-25, 2015.
  10. Pourtaheri N, Anderson C, Blankfield D, Kearney A, Wan D, Lakin GE. Impact of a Cleft and Craniofacial Center on a Health Care System. 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Palm Springs, CA, April 20-25, 2015.
  11. Lakin GE, Pourtaheri N, Anderson C, Blankfield D, Kearney A, Wan D. Impact of a Cleft and Craniofacial Center on a Health Care System. Whitaker Lectureship alumni presentation at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, June 12-13, 2015.
  12. Lakin GE. Panel on Quality of Life and Outreach Programming for Cleft and Craniofacial Patients: The UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Experience. 27th Annual Meeting of the Tri-State Craniofacial Conference in Indianapolis, IN, October 2, 2015.
  13. Lakin GE, Pourtaheri N, Anderson C, Blankfield D, Kearney A, Wan D. Impact of a Cleft and Craniofacial Center on a Health Care System. Alumni presentation at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, October 3, 2015.
  14. Pourtaheri N, Reeves HM, Nofal J, Capetillo A, Berkelhamer M, Downes KA, Lakin GE. Impact of Blood Ordering Protocol on Patients Undergoing Cranial Vault Remodeling. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Atlanta, GA, April 4-9, 2016.
  15. Kurlander DE, Ascha M, Marshall D, Wang D, Ascha MS, Tripi PA, Reeves HM, Downes KA, Ahuja S, Rotta AT, Tomei K, Lakin GE. Striving for Transfusion-Free Open Cranial Vault Remodeling: A Novel Protocol. 85th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, October 9, 2017.

National Invited Poster Presentations

  1. Lakin GE, Sinkin JC, Koltz PF, Girotto JA. Craniosynostosis in Twins: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 67th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Fort Worth, TX, March 15-20, 2010.
  2. Lakin GE, Salhab I, Dienno JJ, Yang BH, Zoltick PW, Kallwaard NL, Bergelson JM, Kirschner RE, Nah HD.  Detection of a Target Receptor for Adenoviral Mediated Gene Delivery to the Palate: The Coxsackievirus and Adenovirus Receptor (CAR). Resident Poster Competition 3rd Place Award at the 89th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in San Antonio, TX, March 20-23, 2010.
  3. Lakin GE, Girotto JA, Bloom JM, Herrera RH, Langstein HN. Validation of a Microsurgical Skills Lab: A New Paradigm to Train Microsurgery. 90th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in Boca Raton, FL, April 9-12, 2011.
  4. Brown M, Okada H, Lakin GE. Simultaneous Le Fort III – Le Fort I Osteotomy: Systematic Literature Review and Case Presentation. 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in Miami Beach, Florida, April 5-8, 2014.
  5. Harvey DJ, Sarma H, Lakin GE. A Novel Single-Staged Technique for the Treatment of Soft Tissue in a Tessier No. 4 Cleft. 94th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in Scottsdale, AZ, April 11-14, 2015.
  6. Harvey DJ, Wanta J, Link I, Becker D, Rowe D, Soltanian H, Lakin GE. National Survey Studying the Psychosocial Benefits of Residential Camp on Craniofacial Patients. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in Atlanta, GA, April 4-9, 2016.

Regional Invited Oral Presentations

  1. Lakin GE, Zoltick PW, Zajac A, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. The Molecular Regulation of Palatogenesis: Adenovirus-Mediated IRF6 Transduction of the Medial Edge Epithelium Rescues the Fusion Defect of the TGF-beta3-/- Mouse Palate in Organ Culture. 25th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons in Philadelphia, PA, October 2-5, 2008.
  2. Lakin GE, Dienno JJ, Zoltick PW, Kallwaard NL, Bergelson JM, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Coxsackievirus and Adenovirus Receptor Expression Correlates with Adenoviral Tropism Towards the Embryonic Mouse Palate. 55th Annual Meeting of the Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons in Pittsburgh, PA, April 17-18, 2009.
  3. Lakin GE, Salhab I, Dienno JJ, Yang BH, Zoltick PW, Kallwaard NL, Bergelson JM, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Identification of a Target Receptor for Adenoviral Mediated Gene Delivery to the Palate: The Coxsackievirus and Adenovirus Receptor (CAR). 26th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons in Charleston, SC, Sept 23-27, 2009.
  4. Pourtaheri N, Anderson C, Blankfield D, Kearney A, Wan D, Lakin GE. Impact of a Cleft and Craniofacial Center on a Health Care System. 58th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Covington, KY, May 29-31, 2015.
  5. Lakin GE. Panel on UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Center: Team Care. Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Aspects of Team Care. 28th Annual Meeting of the Tri-State Craniofacial Conference in Mt. Gilead, OH, October 7, 2016.
  6. Lakin GE, Anderson C. Panel on Financial Impact of Craniofacial Center and Funding of Team Care. Financial Impact of Craniofacial Center on a Health Care System. 28th Annual Meeting of the Tri-State Craniofacial Conference in Mt. Gilead, OH, October 7, 2016.

Regional Invited Poster Presentations

  1. Okada H, Alleyne B, Leuchtag RM, Lakin GE. National and Institutional Survey on Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Formats. 56th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17-19, 2013.
  2. Brown MS, Okada H, Lakin GE. Combined Le Fort III – Le Fort I Osteotomy: Systematic Literature Review and Case Presentation. 56th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17-19, 2013.
  3. McDaniel JM, Link I, Lakin GE. Funding of Team Care: National Survey and Institutional Experience on Social and Support Services Offered by Cleft and Craniofacial Teams. 57th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, June 6-7, 2014.
  4. Harvey DJ, Sarma H, Lakin GE. A Novel Single-Staged Technique for the Treatment of Soft Tissue in a Tessier No. 4 Cleft. 58th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Covington, KY, May 29-31, 2015.
  5. Wanta J, Gatherwright J, Becker D, Rowe D, Soltanian H, Rosen C, Lakin GE. Successful Treatment of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in an Infant with Hemifacial Microsomia using a Costochondral Graft. 58th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Covington, KY, May 29-31, 2015.
  6. Nahabet E, Gatherwright J, Vockley G, Henderson N, Tomei K, Grigorian P, Kaminski B, Bass N, Selman W, Lakin GE. Progressive Postnatal Pancraniosynostosis in a Patient with Infantile Hypophosphatasia. 58th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Covington, KY, May 29-31, 2015.
  7. Kurlander DE, Ascha M, Marshall D, Wang D, Ascha M, Tripi PA, Reeves HM, Downes KA, Ahuja S, Rotta AT, Tomei K, Lakin GE. Striving for Transfusion-Free Open Cranial Vault Remodeling: A Novel Protocol. 60th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons in Pittsburgh, PA, June 2, 2017.

Local Invited Presentations

  1. The Molecular Regulation of Palatogenesis:  IRF6 is an Important Downstream Effector of TGFβ3 Signaling in Palatal Development. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pathology Core Laboratories. Philadelphia, PA. 2008.
  2. Lab Fellows Talk. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA. 2008.
  3. Lakin GE, Zoltick PW, Salhab I, Kallewaard NL, Bergelson JM, Kirschner RE, Nah HD. Overexpression of IRF6 in the Medial Edge Epithelium of Embryonic Palatal Shelves Rescues the Fusion Defect in a TGF-b3-/- Mouse Palate in Organ Culture. 19th Annual Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Poster Day in Philadelphia, PA, February 25th, 2009.
  4. Lab Fellows Talk. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA. 2009.
  5. Transplant Immunology 101. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 2009.
  6. Fat Grafting: Basic Science and Clinical Innovations. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 2010.
  7. Primary Cosmetic Rhinoplasty: Basic Principles and Techniques. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 2011.
  8. Pediatric Facial Trauma. University of Rochester Multidisciplinary Maxillofacial Trauma – Facial Reconstructive Surgery Conference Lecture Series. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 2011.
  9. Chief Resident Cosmetic Clinic Presentation. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 2011.
  10. Lessons from Crossing the Finish Line. Plastic Surgery Residency Graduation Presentation. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 2011.
  11. Orthognathic Surgery. UCLA Resident Education Lecture. Los Angeles, CA. 2012.
  12. Congenital and Post-traumatic Periorbital Deformities. Conjoint Oculoplastics Symposium. Cleveland, OH. September 29th, 2012.
  13. Craniofacial Anomalies. Dental School Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. November 9th, 2012.
  14. Vascular Anomalies. Plastic Surgery Core Curriculum Conference. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. January 7th, 2013.
  15. Orthognathic Surgery for Sleep Apnea. Sleep Medicine Grand Rounds. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. January 30th, 2013.
  16. Cleft Lip and Palate. Otolaryngology Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH. February 6th, 2013.
  17. Panel. Operation Smile Club, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. March 22, 2013.
  18. Congenital and Post-traumatic Periorbital Deformities. Conjoint Oculoplastics Symposium. Cleveland, OH. September 7th, 2013.
  19. Craniofacial Anomalies. Genetics Grand Rounds. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. January 24th, 2014.
  20. Craniofacial Anomalies. Ophthalmology Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. January 30th, 2014.
  21. Craniofacial and Vascular Anomalies. Dermatology Grand Rounds. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. February 13th, 2014.
  22. Microtia Reconstruction. Otolaryngology Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH. March 12th, 2014.
  23. Craniofacial Surgery. Dental School Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. April 4th, 2014.
  24. Panel. Operation Smile Club, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. April 18th, 2014.
  25. Helmet Therapy: Science Behind It, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options. Senders Pediatrics. Cleveland, OH. May 27th, 2014
  26. Webinar: Ear Pinning and Pediatric Nose Job. Cleveland, OH. July 16th, 2014.
  27. Webinar: Plastic Surgery for Birth Defects, Trauma and Tumors. Cleveland, OH. August 14th, 2014.
  28. Webinar: Body Contouring and Skin Blemish Removal. Cleveland, OH. September 11th, 2014.
  29. Moderator. Conjoint Oculoplastics Symposium. Cleveland, OH. November 1st, 2014.
  30. Panel. Conjoint Oculoplastics Symposium. Cleveland, OH. November 1st, 2014.
  31. Correction of Periorbital Congenital and Traumatic Deformities. Conjoint Oculoplastics Symposium. Cleveland, OH. November 1st, 2014.
  32. Craniofacial Surgery. Dental School Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. January 9th, 2015.
  33. Case Western Reserve University Global Medical Brigades Hope for Honduras Benefit Dinner. Cleveland, OH. April 2, 2015.
  34. Craniofacial and Vascular Anomaly Syndromes with Dermatologic Findings. Dermatology Grand Rounds. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. May 21st, 2015.
  35. Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies. Flying Horse Farms Craniofacial Camp. Mt. Gilead, OH. July 29th, 2015.
  36. Case Western Reserve University Operation Smile Club Case Presentations. Cleveland, OH. February 24, 2016.
  37. Craniofacial Anomalies. Dental School Resident Education Lecture. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. May 13th, 2016.
  38. Plastic Surgery. Holy Cross Hospital Peter Pan Diner Talk. Oakland Park Kiwanis Club, Oakland Park, FL. March 22nd, 2017.
  39. Plastic Surgery. The Rotary Club of Ft Lauderdale North Beach, Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Ft Lauderdale, FL. May 18th, 2017.
  40. Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation, Skin Center, Ft Lauderdale. July 13, 2017.
  41. Plastic Surgery: You Think You’re Too Old But You’re Not! John Knox Village. Pompano Beach, FL. August 3rd, 2017.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Ad-Hoc Reviewer (Peer-Reviewed Journals)
Journal: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dates of Service: 2012 – Present

Journal: Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2016

Journal: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Dates of Service: 2015 – 2016

Ad Hoc Reviewer (Medical Books)
Publisher: Thieme Publishers
Dates of Service: 2015 – 2016

Advisory Group
Title: Operation Smile Guwahati Comprehensive Cleft Care Centre Surgical Outcomes Program, External Reviewer
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2015

COMMITTEE SERVICE
National
Organization: American Medical Students Association
Committee Name/Role: Board of Trustees/Member, Liaison to Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Membership Benefits Committee/Member, Membership Recruitment and Fall Conference Committee/Member
Dates of Service: 2001 – 2002

Organization: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Committee Name/Role, Dates of Service: Resident Coordinator 2008-2009, Grand Rounds Mentorship Program 2009 – 2011

Organization: American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons
Committee Name/Role: Program Committee/Member, Kawamoto Best Paper Award/Judge
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2015

Organization: American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons
Committee Name/Role: Global Health Committee, Early Career Academic Plastic Surgeons Committee, Business of Plastic Surgery Committee
Dates of Service: 2015 – 2016

Organization: American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Committee Name/Role: Membership Committee/Member 2013-2015, Best Paper Committee/Member 2013-2016, Ad Hoc Young Maxillofacial Surgeons Committee 2014 – 2015

Regional
Organization: Flying Horse Farms, part of Paul Newman’s SeriousFun Children’s Network that provides transformative camp experiences for children with serious illnesses
Committee Name/Role: Board of Trustees/Member, Medical Advisory Board, Craniofacial Camp Founding Member, Camp Volunteer
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2016

Organization: Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons
Committee Name/Role: Annual Meeting 5K Fun Run Committee/Race Director 2013-2015, Resident Poster Competition Judge 2014 – 2015, Mock Oral Examiner 2014 – 2015

Local
Organization: Pine Crest School, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Committee Name/Role: Pine Crest 25th Year Reunion/Class Co-Captain 2019, Pine Crest Fund Cabinet/Member 2019, Pine Crest Alumni Cabinet/Member 2019

Hospital Affiliate
Committee Name/Role: Clinical Trustee for North America, North American Students Association, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dates of Service: 1999 – 2000

Committee Name/Role: Founder and Chair, Fifth Pathway Committee, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dates of Service: 1999 – 2000

Committee Name/Role: Class Vice-President, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dates of Service: 2000 – 2001

Committee Name/Role: Senator, Academic Senate, Ponce School of Medicine. Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Dates of Service: 2001 – 2002

Committee Name/Role: President, Surgery Interest Group, Ponce School of Medicine. Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Dates of Service: 2003 – 2004

Committee Name/Role: Member, Patient Safety Committee, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY.
Dates of Service: 2006 – 2007

Committee Name/Role: Member, Annual Toy Drive Committee, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospitals. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2012 – 2014

Committee Name/Role: Honorary Chairman, Dworken and Bernstein Save a Smile, Save a Child Committee, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH
Dates of Service: 2012 – 2013 Raised $130,000 through annual benefit
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2014 Raised $7,500 through charity golf outing
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2015 Raised $100,000 through annual benefit and $1,500 from Direct Consulting Associates

Committee Name/Role: Member, Ambulatory Electronic Medical Record Committee, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2014

Committee Name/Role: Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Craniofacial Center, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2014

Committee Name/Role: Member, Planning Committee, Ride the Rainbow Fundraiser, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2014

Committee Name/Role: Member, Global Health Interest Group, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2015

Committee Name/Role: Member, Voice of the Customer Focus Group, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH
Dates of Service: 2015 – 2016

Committee Name/Role: Member, Craniofacial Center Annual Summer Picnic Committee, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospitals. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2016

Committee Name/Role: Member, Craniofacial Center College and Vocational School Scholarship Committee, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2016

Committee Name/Role: Member, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist Executive Committee, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2016

Educational Committees
Committee Name/Role: Student Representative, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Ponce School of Medicine. Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Dates of Service: 2001 – 2002

Committee Name/Role: Member, Surgical Education Committee, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY.
Dates of Service: 2009 – 2010

Committee Name/Role: Interviewer, Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee (AAAC)
Dates of Service: 2012 – Present

Committee Name/Role: Chair, Annual Program Evaluation Committee, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Dates of Service: 2015 – 2016

Committee Name/Role: Chair, Plastic Surgery Resident Core Curriculum Committee, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH.
Dates of Service: 2013 – 2016

Committee Name/Role: Member, Clinical Competency Committee, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, OH
Dates of Service: 2014 – 2016

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Position/Rank: Assistant Professor, Secondary Appointment
Institution/Department: Case Western Reserve University/Department of Neurosurgery
Dates: February 2014 – August 2016

Position/Rank: Assistant Professor, Secondary Appointment
Institution/Department: Case Western Reserve University/Department of Pediatrics
Dates: July 2012 – August 2016

Position/Rank: Assistant Professor, Primary Appointment
Institution/Department: Case Western Reserve University/Department of Plastic Surgery
Dates: July 2012 – August 2016

Position/Rank: Instructor
Institution/Department: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)/Division of Plastic Surgery
Dates: July 2011 – July 2012

VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS

  1. University of California San Diego Department of Plastic Surgery. San Diego, CA. June 4, 2014
  2. Operation Smile Guwahati Comprehensive Cleft Centre. Guwahati, India. September 1-5, 2014
  3. Operation Smile Guwahati Comprehensive Cleft Centre. Guwahati, India. September 16-20, 2015

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  1. 1st Annual Joint Oculoplastics Symposium. Co-Director. Cleveland, OH. September 29, 2012
  2. 2nd Annual Joint Oculoplastics Symposium. Co-Director. Cleveland, OH. September 7, 2013
  3. 3rd Annual Joint Oculoplastics Symposium. Co-Director. Cleveland, OH. November 1, 2014
  4. 28th Annual Tri-State Craniofacial Conference. Co-Director. Mt. Gilead, OH. October 7, 2016

CURRICULUM/COURSE DEVELOPMENT

  1. Title: Microsurgery Skills Laboratory Coordinator (rat model)
    Group: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 2 Plastic Surgery Residents per year.
    Date: 2007-2009
    Time dedicated to activity: Two hours every month
  2. Title: Microsurgery Skills Laboratory Coordinator (chicken model)
    Group: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year.
    Date: 2009-2010
    Time dedicated to activity: Two hours every 3 months
  3. Title: Craniofacial In Service Review Course. Responsible for coordinating 12 lectures and assigned readings to review craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery in-service exam topics: Cleft Lip and Palate; Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Syndromes; Ear Reconstruction; Eyelid and Lacrimal Gland Facial Paralysis; Head and Neck Tumors, Salivary Gland Tumors, Lip, and Scalp; Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations; Mandible Reconstruction; Maxillofacial Trauma; Nasal Reconstruction; Orthognathic, TMJ, and Chin; Tessier Clefts.
    Group: Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year.
    Date: 2013-2014
    Time dedicated to activity: Two hours every month
  4. Title: Plastic Surgery Resident In Service Review Course. Responsible for designing and teaching plastic surgery residents a 2-year curriculum covering the entire spectrum of plastic surgery (comprehensive plastic surgery, craniomaxillofacial surgery, breast and cosmetic surgery, and hand and lower extremity surgery) based on selected readings including my plastic surgery review book.
    Group: Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year.
    Date: 2015-Present
    Time dedicated to activity: Two hours every other week

TEACHING ADMINISTRATION

  1. Clerkship Director, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, 2012 – 2016

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

  1. Attending Rounds, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. Direct teaching and moderation on craniofacial topics: Otoplasty; Oral board examination overview; Unilateral cleft lip repair markings with rotation advancement technique; Unilateral cleft lip repair markings with anatomical subunit approximation technique; Bilateral cleft lip repair markings; Case review of a cleft rhinoplasty patient; Treacher Collins; Cleft palate and oronasal fistula repair markings; Fibrous dysplasia; Craniosynostosis and craniofacial syndromes; Tessier Clefts; Orthognathic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year One hour every six weeks 2012 – 2013
  2. Craniofacial Clinic, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students ½ day every other week 2012 – 2016
  3. Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students ½ day every month 2012 – 2016
  4. Plastic Surgery Clinic, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students 1 day per week 2012 – 2016
  5. Plastic Surgery Clinic, Cedar Brainard Office. Lyndhurst, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students ½ day every week 2012 – 2016
  6. Operating Room, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Cleveland, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students 2 days every week 2012 – 2016
  7. Operating Room, UH Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students ½ day every week 2012 – 2016
  8. Core Curriculum, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. Direct teaching and moderation. One hour every week. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year. 2012 – 2016
  9. Indications Conference, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. Direct teaching and moderation. One hour every month. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year. 2012 – 2016
  10. Journal Club, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year. One hour every month. 2012 – 2016
  11. Mock Oral Exam, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. Three hours every year. 6 Plastic Surgery Residents per year. 2012 – 2016
  12. Plating Course Instructor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Direct teaching and supervision of mandible and midface facial fracture plating. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year. Two hours every year. 2013 – 2016
  13. Shadowing Case by Case, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. Provide shadowing opportunity at University Hospital for interested undergraduates. One hour every week. 2014 – 2016
  14. Cadaver Lab Instructor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH. Direct teaching and moderation on craniofacial topics: horizontal osteotomy of mandible, Le Fort osteotomies, sagittal split osteotomy of mandible, coronal approach. 12 Plastic Surgery Residents per year. Two hours every year. 2014 – 2016
  15. Plastic Surgery Clinic, Cedar Brainard Office. Lyndhurst, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students ½ day every other week 2014 – 2016
  16. Plastic Surgery Clinic, UH Westlake. Westlake, OH. 1 Plastic Surgery Resident, 1-3 Students ½ day every other week 2014 – 2016
Trainee/Mentee Name Years of Training Institution Current Status
Elementary School Student 1. Saechow Yap 2015 – 2016 University School 7th grade student, pre-med
High School Student 1. Christina Kerner 2015 – 2016 Beaumont High School. Project REAL. Harvard University, interested in plastic surgery
Undergraduate Students 1. Garrett Stoltzfus 2013 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University University of Central Florida College of Medicine
2. Gabrielle Kelly 2012 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OR
3. Jeffrey Cheng 2013 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Master of Science in Anesthesia, Case Western Reserve University
4. Hirsh Shah 2013 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University He will do a research fellowship then apply to medical school
5. Courtney Eng 2013 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Applying to medical schools
6. Brenna Harrington 2013 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Univ of Pennsylvania Dental School Student
7. Aubree Laforce 2015 – 2016 Mt. Vernon University Applying to medical school
8. Aya Tal Mason 2017-2018 Florida Atlantic University Applying to medical school
Medical Students 1. Tayseer Chowdhry, MD 2012 – 2013 Howard University General surgery resident, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA
2. Alexandra Junewicz, MD 2012 – 2013 Case Western Reserve University Psychiatry resident, New York University, NY, NY
3. Brendan Alleyne, MD 2012 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Plastic surgery resident, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
4. Paul Adenuga, MD. 2013 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Plastic surgery resident, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
5. Mengyuan (Tommy) Liu, MD 2013 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Plastic surgery resident, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
6. Mona Ascha 2013 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Plastic surgery resident, Case Western Reserve University
7. Cameron Erickson, MD 2014 – 2015 Northeast Ohio Medical University Plastic surgery resident, University of Texas SouthWestern
8. Rodrigo Iglesias, MD 2014 – 2015 Case Western Reserve University Applying to anesthesiology residency
9. Corey Murphy, MD 2014 – 2015 Northeast Ohio Medical University Prelim surgery resident, UPMC Mercy Hospital
10. Samantha Zwiebel 2014 – 2015 Case Western Reserve University Psychiatry resident, University of Kentucky
11. Aaron Kearney 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Plastic surgery resident, Northwestern
12. Edward Nahabet 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Plastic surgery resident, UCLA
13. Jonathan Wanta 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Applying to plastic surgery resident
14. Emily Wirtz 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Applying to plastic surgery residency
15. Derek Wang 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Applying to plastic surgery residency
16. Jacob Thayer 2015 – 2016 Medical College of Wisconsin Applying to plastic surgery residency
17. Susi Orra 2015 – 2016 Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Plastic surgery resident, Georgetown
18. Danielle Marshall 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Applying to plastic surgery residency
19. Andrew Johnson 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Interested in pediatric surgery
20. Kyle Rismiller 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Interested in plastic surgery
Department of Plastic Surgery Residents 1. Harvey Chim, MD 2012 – 2013 Case Western Reserve University Practices at University of Miami in Miami, FL
2. Kyle Chepla, MD 2012 – 2013 Case Western Reserve University Practices at MetroHealth in Cleveland, OH
3. Jarred McDaniel, MD 2012 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Practices in Billings, MT
4. Haruko Okada, MD 2012 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University Practices at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
5. Matthew Brown, MD 2012 – 2015 Case Western Reserve University University of Michigan hand fellow, Ann Arbor, MI
6. Michelle Lee, MD 2012 – 2015 Case Western Reserve University Beth Israel Deaconess breast and microsurgery fellow, Boston, MA
7. James Gatherwright, MD 2012 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Clinic Foundation microsurgery fellow
8. Donald Harvey, MD 2012 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Microsurgery fellow with Dr. Steven Vega in Rochester, NY
9. Lauren Chmielewski, MD 2012 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 6th year resident
10. Kris Katira, MD 2012 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 6th year resident
11. Tobias Long, MD 2012 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 5th year resident
12. Kyle Lineberry, MD 2012 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 5th year resident
13. David Kurlander, MD 2013 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 4th year resident
14. Yuewei Wu-Fienberg, MD 2013 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 4th year resident
15. Ji Son, MD 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year resident
16. Navid Pourtaheri, MD 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year resident
17. Ayesha Punjabi, MD 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 2nd year resident
18. Christina Vargas, MD 2014 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 2nd year resident
19. Sven Gunther, MD 2016 – 2017 Case Western Reserve University 1st year resident
20. Katherine Grunzweig, MD 2016 – 2017 Case Western Reserve University 1st year resident
Department of Family Medicine Residents. Provide outpatient clinic rotation experience for 3rd year family medicine residents. 4 residents per year. 8 hrs per wk. 1. Pamela Mcgrogan, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University Practices at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2. Raymond Ng, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
3. Faraz Ahmad, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
4. Ojoma Emono, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
5. Sarah Sweeney, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
6. Farhan Rehman, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
7. Tara Kantharaj, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
8. Adithi Naidu, MD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
9. Matthew Goldman 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University 3rd year family medicine resident
Craniofacial, Surgical, and Special Care Orthodontics Fellowship. Department of Orthodontics. Case discussions and craniofacial clinic conferences every other week. Fellow participates in model surgery and assists in the operating room. 1. Carlos Caballero, DDS, CAGS, MS, MSD 2012 – 2013 Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Practices in Ft. Worth, TX
2. Tasha Metzger, DMD, MSD 2013 – 2014 Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Practices at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN
3. Michael Maroulakos, DDS, MSD 2014 – 2015 Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Practices in Athens, Greece
4. Sorapan Smuthkochorn, DDS, MSD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Practices in Bangkok, Thailand
5. Suliman Shahin, BDS, CAGS, DScD 2015 – 2016 Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Will practice in Saudi Arabia
6. Nicholas Kochenour, DMD, MSD 2016 – 2017 Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Will practice in Florida
7. Mohamed Bazina, DMD 2016 – 2017
Cleveland Clinical Foundation and Akron Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship. Journal club discussions 2 hours every month 1. Ivo Gwanmesia, BSc, MSc, MB ChB, MRCS, FRCS (Plast) 2013 – 2014 Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Akron Children’s Hospital Practices in London, England
2. Bahar Bassiri, MD 2013 – 2014 Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Akron Children’s Hospital Practices at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Vascular Anomalies Clinic. 4 hours per month. 1. Heather Cohn, MD, PhD 2012 – 2014 Dermatology Resident, Case Western Reserve University Stanford University School of Medicine Pediatric Dermatology Fellow
2. Lorenna Vidal, MD 2013 – 2016 Department of Radiology Fellow in neuroradiology, body imaging, and nuclear medicine imaging, Case Western Reserve University Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellow
International. One month rotations. 40 hours per week. 1. Animesh Vadaparti June – July, 2015 Undergraduate, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada Interested in plastic surgery
2. Vania Kharmandayan, MD October 2014 Plastic Surgery Resident, Red Cross, Sao Paulo, Brazil Applying to pediatric plastic surgery fellowships
3. Sarut (Pong) Chaisrisawadisuk, MD March 2014 Plastic Surgery Resident, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand Interested in craniofacial surgery
4. Amr Elmekresh July 2016 Medical Student, Sharjah College of Medicine, Abu Dhabi, UAE Applying to plastic surgery residency
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Katie Wells BSN, RN

Nurse Injector

She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University and worked as an operating room nurse at Michigan Medicine for 2 years before transitioning to aesthetics. She
received her certification as a Nurse Injector, and attended further training and certification through Allergan Medical Institute. She absolutely loves being a Nurse Injector and is very passionate about
combining medicine and the creativity and artistry of aesthetics in her practice. It is extremely important to her to remain educated and up to date with the newest and best treatments and injection techniques. Her goal as an Injector is that when you sit in her chair that you feel comfortable, fully educated on your procedure, and confident and happy in your results when we are done. She loves forming connections with her patients and feels truly honored to be a part of your journey to becoming your most confident self, inside and out! She is a great listener and looks forward to creating an individualized plan to meet each of her patient’s unique goals and desires. Some of her favorite treatments include lip filler, Botox, and midface/cheek filler (but there is so much more!). When she is not injecting, you can find her trying new recipes, spending time with family, working out, gardening, or taking a long walk with her dog.

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Heidi Winkler BSN, RN

Director of Nursing & Surgical Services Leadership

Heidi’s goal is to ensure every patient has a positive experience and is satisfied with the high quality of service provided by our clinical staff. Her passion as a caregiver is to impact each person’s life in a positive way.

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Tonya Gilbert BSN, RN

PACU Nurse

Tonya has been a registered nurse for 15 years. She earned her BSN at the University of Michigan. Go Blue!

She started her career as a trauma RN in Detroit. She has been working as a recovery RN for the past 8 years. She loves being part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives. 

Her passions include lounging with her fur babies, family, and friends, traveling, crunching, and recycling. 

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