Art and Science of Fillers and Injectables September 10-11, 2011 ~ Chicago, IL DIRECTORS Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, Course Co-Director Northwestern University s Feinberg School of Medicine Suite 1600, 676 N. Saint Clair Street Chicago, IL 60611-2997 (312) 707-2114 Dr. Murad Alam is Chief of the Section of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, and Associate Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Surgery, in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees at Yale University, and completed dermatology residency at Columbia University. Dr. Alam completed his fellowship training in laser and cosmetic surgery in Boston and in Mohs micrographic surgery in Houston. His clinical practice includes laser and cosmetic procedures, as well as skin cancer surgery. Dr. Alam s research is on the effectiveness, side effects, and costs of different surgical treatments. He is a member of the editorial boards of Archives of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Therapy Letter, Lasers in Medical Science and Dermatology Journal Watch. Dr. Alam is the author of more than 100 scholarly publications and six books, including Non-surgical Skin Tightening and Lifting, Treatment of Leg Veins, Requisites in Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color, and Body Rejuvenation. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, an Advisor to the AMA- CPT Panel, and a Consultant on the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ashish Bhatia, MD, Course Co-Director The Dermatology Institute of DuPage Medical Group Suite 225, 2155 City Gate Lane Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 547-5040 An accomplished board certified dermatologist, Dr. Bhatia is an internationally recognized expert in dermatology, dermatologic surgery and cosmetic surgery. His expertise includes facial and body aesthetic surgery, skin cancer therapy, Mohs & reconstructive surgery, laser surgery, and skin resurfacing procedures, as well as cutting edge treatments for many skin conditions. Dr. Bhatia has contributed to the advancement of techniques in facial reconstruction, scar revision, fat reduction, and the use of purified neurotoxins and fillers. He has published extensively in journals and textbooks, and is a sought after teacher, speaker, and instructor both nationally and internationally. Through his clinical research, publications, public service initiatives, and the use of innovative technologies for instruction, Dr. Bhatia has made a broad range of intellectual and practical contributions to the fields of dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Bhatia received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honors society and earned awards for both achievement and service. He completed his residency in Dermatology at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals where he served as Chief Resident. Subsequently, he completed an intensive fellowship in Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, Reconstruction, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, MA under the direction of the leaders in the field from Boston University, Harvard University, and Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Bhatia is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Bhatia s memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Medical Association.
Jeffrey T.S. Hsu, MD, Course Co-Director The Dermatology Institute of DuPage Medical Group Suite 225, 2155 City Gate Lane Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 547-5040 Dr. Jeffrey Hsu is a Board Certified dermatologist with expertise in laser surgery, leg vein treatments, soft tissue augmentation and scar revision. Dr. Hsu specializes in minimally invasive techniques for facial and body rejuvenation. Dr. Hsu graduated with distinction from Stanford University where he earned the coveted President s Award for academic achievement. He received his medical degree from University of California at Los Angeles, earning top honors along the way. He then completed an internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic. He pursued further training by completing a Laser and Cosmetic Surgery fellowship in Boston, Massachusetts under the direction of faculty from Harvard University and Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Hsu is also passionately involved in teaching and academic pursuits. He has already co-authored two widely used textbooks: Manual in Dermatologic Therapeutics and Lippincott s Primary Care Dermatology. He is the author of numerous scientific articles in leading dermatology journals and is regularly invited to speak at national and international conferences to teach other physicians on the newest techniques and his latest scientific discoveries. Dr. Hsu is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at Dartmouth Medical School where he gives a Cosmetic and Laser Surgery lecture series to dermatology residents. Dr. Hsu is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, the American College of Phlebology, the American Academy of Dermatology, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, and the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. He is affiliated with Central DuPage and Edward Hospitals. FACULTY Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC Bertucci MedSpa Suite 100, 8333 Weston Road Woodbridge, ON CANADA L4L 8E2 (905) 850-4415 Dr. Bertucci is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Internist, who graduated in Medicine from the University of Toronto in 1989. Following residency training, he went on to complete Fellowship training in Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Toronto. Academically, Dr. Bertucci is the Co-Director of the Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Fellowship at the University of Toronto, and a consultant Dermatologist at Women s College Hospital in affiliation with the University of Toronto. Dr. Bertucci holds a number of positions such as Past President of the Canadian Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Contributing Editor for the journal Dermatologic Surgery, Executive Committee Member of the American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Board as well as Regional Director and Board member of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Dr. Bertucci is an accomplished speaker who regularly lectures at educational meetings at the local, national and international level. Currently, Dr. Bertucci is the Medical Director at Bertucci MedSpa in Woodbridge, just outside Toronto, where he runs a group practice that encompasses cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatology. He also has an active interest in new and emerging therapies through clinical research trials.
Sue Ellen Cox, MD Aesthetic Solutions PA Suite 101, 5821 Farrington Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 403-6200 Dr. Sue Ellen Cox is a dermatologic surgeon and the founding medical director and president of Aesthetic Solutions in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A graduate of New York University, she earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Cox completed her Residency in Dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and she is board certified in dermatology specializing in surgical and cosmetic dermatology. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she teaches a cosmetic dermatology clinic to the third year residents. She is also a supervising physician of the residents in dermatology program at Duke University. Dr. Cox has a national reputation as a leader in dermatology, lasers and esthetics and over the past 20 years has lectured national and internationally at hundreds of medical meetings teaching her techniques. Dr. Cox has been on the forefront of injectable fillers for facial rejuvenation participating in five injectable filler studies and is currently a principal investigator in a 3- year study for a new injectable filler expected to hit the market late 2012. Dr. Cox has served as a principal research investigator for nine different Botox studies and several Dysport studies including a long-term safety study which has been ongoing since 2005. Dr. Cox has been published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and medical books. As a renowned skin care expert, Dr. Cox has served on advisory boards for various corporations and leading health care and pharmaceutical companies. An active Fellow, member, and lecturer for several organizations; including The American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Lasers in Medicine, Dr. Cox served on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery for 3 years from October 2008 to October 2010. Dr. Cox continues to be voted one of the top ten dermatologists in North Carolina, an annual report compiled by the Best Doctor s in America a recognition she has maintained since 2005. Amy Derick, MD, FAAD 1531 South Grove Avenue, Suite 101 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 381-8899 www.derickdermatology.com Amy Derick, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology in Barrington, Illinois since 2006. She is the founder and director of Derick Dermatology, LLC, which serves the dermatologic needs of nearly 16,000 patients throughout the Chicago region. She is a featured speaker at Cosmetic Bootcamp courses around the country, where she trains other physicians (such as plastic surgeons, dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, and ophthalmologists) in non-surgical rejuvenation. In addition, Dr. Derick has lectured at national meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and regionally, to the Chicago Dermatological Society. Dr. Derick is a peer-reviewer for leading academic journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. TRAINING Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame; Bachelor of Science summa cum laude Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Doctorate of Medicine with honors in the top 10% of her class Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals; Chief Resident, Dermatology Dr. Derick has been honored with the 2011 William Fremd High School Distinguished Graduate Award. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Women s Dermatologic Society and as Vice President of the Illinois Dermatological Society.
Naomi Lawrence, MD Ctr for Dermatologic Surgery Suite 10103, 10000 Sagemore Drive Marlton, NJ 08053-3941 (856) 596-3040 Dr. Lawrence earned her BA degree from Tulane University, and her MD from the Tulane University School of Medicine. Following her internship and residency in dermatology at Tulane, Dr. Lawrence accepted a fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She completed a Mohs Cutaneous Oncology Surgical fellowship with Willis Cottel, MD in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lawrence has served on the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Board of Directors, and as secretary of the executive board. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Mohs Surgery. She is an associate editor for the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Lawrence has published medical studies in the leading journals of dermatology and has presented papers at major conferences in her field. She is the author of a book on skin rejuvenation and dermatologic surgery. She has numerous chapters and articles on liposuction, chemical peeling, skin cancer and laser resurfacing. Dr. Lawrence has been listed in the Philadelphia Magazine, New Jersey Magazine and South Jersey Magazine as a top Doc from 1999-2011. She has been interviewed by USA Today, Health o the Run, Dermatology Times, Skin and Allergy News, Women s World, Philadelphia Inquirer, Self Magazine, Courier Post, Elle Magazine, Cosmetic Surgery Times, Central Record and many other national publications. Melanie Palm, MD, MBA Surfside Dermatology Suite 310, 20 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-7000 Dr. Melanie D. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Palm graduated with high distinction with a joint degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and the Booth Graduate School of Business. She completed an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery fellowship in La Jolla, CA and currently practices at Surfside Dermatology in Encinitas, CA. She serves on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and is an Associate Professor at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Palm has authored 20 articles in the dermatological literature and coauthored two book chapters. She is the first author on several review articles including topics such as liposuction, photoprotection/sunscreen use, and cosmetic filler materials. She was awarded the 2008 Young Investigators Writing Competition from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Palm lectures nationally and internationally on laser and filler technology. She is the youngest physician to become an educational consultant and physician instructor for Sculptra Aesthetic. In 2010, she was named one of the top 5 physician instructors for Sculptra, training over 40 dermatologists and plastic surgeons on facial revolumizing. Currently, Dr. Palm is the dermatologist-faculty lecturer for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery board review course. She is a peer-reviewer for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, and the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. She most recently was inducted into two elite young leadership groups: the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2010-2011 Future Leaders Network and the American Academy of Dermatology 2011 Leadership Forum.
Rebecca C. Tung, MD Loyola Family Health Center / Loyola University Medical Center 321 N La Grange Road La Grange Park, IL 60526 (708) 485-1020 Dr. Rebecca Tung is Director of the Division of Dermatology at Loyola University- Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. In addition to expertise in cosmetic dermatologic surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery, special areas of interest include laser surgery, skin cancer therapy and general dermatology. Advanced techniques including minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, sclerotherapy, soft tissue augmentation and facial sculpting (Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, Botox and Dysport), chemical peeling, full and fractional laser resurfacing are also features of her practice. Dr Tung also maintains a cosmetic dermatology practice in Cleveland, Ohio with MetroHealth Medical Center. Dr. Tung has published several articles and textbooks as well as making numerous national and international presentations. Dr. Tung received her medical degree from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her internship and dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Her fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery was also completed at the Cleveland Clinic. She later served on the faculty at the Cleveland Clinic teaching Mohs and Dermatologic surgery. Dr. Tung is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American College of Mohs Surgery and the Women s Dermatologic Society.