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Dr. Jed Horowitz, a Huntington Beach, CA physician who is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, has been selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. for inclusion in its prestigious guide of the nation's top 1% of medical specialists, America's Top Doctors. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors has published its newest edition of America's Top Doctors and has selected Jed...

Substantiating the medical necessity of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) continues to pose challenges for many physicians, as Medicare and other health plans generally view the procedure as cosmetic. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 AllMed recently hosted the final webinar of a two-part series on blepharoplasty and visual field testing. Dr. Michael Wheatley, a board-certified plastic surgeon, returned to discuss issues related to understanding and evaluating visual field tests, which...

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular injectables like BOTOX® Cosmetic may be available at the nearest spa, but patients should consider the skill and experience of the person using the needle. A board certified plastic surgeon remains the ideal person to provide safe cosmetic injections with optimal results. Any licensed physician can order BOTOX®, and most states, including Maryland, allow registered nurses and physician assistants to administer injections...

Dr. Sam Assassa, A Prominent Non-Invasive and Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery Specialist in the Los Angeles market, Has Joined the Exclusive Haute MD Network. (PRWEB) December 18, 2012 Nationally renowned non-invasive and aesthetic cosmetic surgery specialist, Dr. Sam Assassa has been welcomed as the newest member of the Haute MD Network. An exclusive invitation-only group, the doctors representing the network are at the pinnacle of their industries. Dr. Assassa was handpicked for his...

South Florida-based plastic surgery and wellness center, Strax Rejuvenation, has officially begun the social voting phase for their charitable program, Strax Gives Back. Lauderhill, Fl (PRWEB) December 18, 2012 South Florida-based plastic surgery and wellness center, Strax Rejuvenation, has officially begun the social voting phase for their charitable program, Strax Gives Back. The program will provide individuals with surgical procedures they would otherwise not be able to afford and...

New Beverly Hills Office location for Hand and Wrist Institute. Los Angeles, Ca (PRWEB) December 18, 2012 The Hand and Wrist Institute has moved into a new office location in Beverly Hills, CA, to accommodate its growing number of patients that value the clinic's impeccable dedication and care. Steered by the vision of the accomplished Dr. John T. Knight, a board certified, orthopedic surgeon with in excess of 20 years of expertise, the Hand and Wrist Institute endeavors to identify...

15 new advisory board doctor members added to the new LocateADoc.com team to help guide the best user experience. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 LocateADoc.com, a premier online physician directory, is proud to announce the appointment of 15 new members to its Medical Advisory Board. The LocateADoc Medical Advisory Board is compiled of a small group of elite medical industry professionals in the fields of Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Infertility (IVF),...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a successful inaugural year, the Fogarty Institute for Innovation announced today that it is accepting applications for its Advanced Endovascular Training Fellowship. This unique clinical training program, which will begin on July 8, 2013, provides Fellows with broad exposure to all aspects of endovascular patient care, with an emphasis on interventional training. Fellows will also have the opportunity to engage with...

Houston board-certified plastic surgeon Azita Madjidi appeared on FOX 26 News to promote her use of advanced technology at her state-of-the-art practice. The renowned cosmetic surgeon discussed the many benefits of using a plasma blade over standard surgical tools, including a scalpel. Houston, Texas (PRWEB) December 07, 2012 Houston board-certified plastic surgeon Azita Madjidi appeared on FOX 26 News to promote her use of advanced technology at her state-of-the-art practice. The...

The noted Orange County Plastic Surgeon has combined a new technique developed in Europe with his own Composite Lift procedure to create a hybrid technique with optimized results and shorter recovery time. Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2012 Respected Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. David Benvenuti, M.D. is reporting that patients are seeing wonderful results from his new Modified MACS facelift. The procedure provides natural and lasting changes in mid face and neck tightening...