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Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center

Suzan Obagi, MD
CURRICULUM VITAE

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Name: Suzan Obagi, M.D.
Citizenship: USA
Business Address: The Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center
Blaymore II, Suite 103
1603 Carmody Court
Sewickley, PA 15143
Business Phone: 724-940-7546
E-mail: obagi@imap.pitt.edu

Education and Training
Undergraduate:
Dates Attended Name and Location of Institution Degree Received and Year Major Subject
1987-1988 University of California
Irvine, California
transferred Biology
1988-1992 University of California
San Diego, California
B.S., 1992
B.A., 1992
Biology
Psychology
 
Graduate:
Dates Attended Name and Location of Institution Degree Received and Year  
1992-1996 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine M.D., 1996  
 
Post-Graduate: Resiencies and Fellowships:
Dates Attended Name and Location of Institution Discipline and Name of Program Director
1996-1997 University of California
Irvine Medical Center
Dept. of Internal Medicine
Medicine Internship
1997-2000 UPMC Health Center
Department of Dermatology
Dermatology Residency
Brian Jegasothy, M.D.
2000-2001 UPMC Health Center
Department of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
James Bridenstine, M.D.

Appointments and Positions
Academic:
Years Inclusive Name and Location of Institution Rank/Title
2000-2001 University of Pittsburgh
Department of Dermatology
Instructor
2001-present University of Pittsburgh
Department of Dermatology
Assistant Professor
Director, The Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center, UPMC

Honors
Title of Award and Organization Year
Provost's Honors

1990

Provost's Honors 1991
Outstanding Teaching Award
Univ. of California, San Diego, Organic Chemistry
1992
Bernhard A. Goldmann Prize for Dermatology 1996
Intern of the Year 1997
Best Scholarly Article — "Isotretinoin Use During Chemical Skin Resurfacing: A Review of Complications"
American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
2002

Publications
1) Obagi S. Literature Reviews. American Journalof Cosmetic Surgery 2002; 20 (1):
2) Obagi S. Literature Reviews. American Journalof Cosmetic Surgery 2002; 19 (4): 241-256
3) Obagi S. Literature Reviews. American Journalof Cosmetic Surgery 2002; 19(3): 191-
4) Obagi S, Obagi Z, Bridenstine JB. Isotretinoin Use During Chemical Skin Resurfacing: A Review of Complications. Isotretinoin Use During Chemical Skin Resurfacing: A Review of Complications. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 2002 Jan; 19(1):9-13.
5) Hendi A., Obagi S. HIV-associated lipodystrophy. eMedicine Journal, March 28 2002, Volume 3, Number 3
6) Obagi S, Bridenstine JB. Skin Resurfacing. OMS Knowledge Update 2001
7) Obagi S, Bridenstine JB. Chemical Skin Resurfacing. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. 2000 Nov;12(4): 541-553
8) Obagi S, Bridenstine JB. Lifetime Skin Care. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. 2000 Nov;12(4): 531-540
9) Obagi ZE, Alaiti S, Obagi S, Stevens MB, Delune ME. Standardizing the evaluation of treatment outcomes after skin rejuvenation: the qualitative scoring system. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2000 May-Jun;24(3):165-70
10) Obagi S, Derubertis F, Brown L, Deng JS. Hypercalcemia and parathyroid hormone related protein expression in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Int J Dermatol. 1999 Nov;38(11):855-62
11) Obagi Z, Obagi S, Alaiti S, Stevens M. TCA-Based Blue Peel: A Standardized Procedure with Depth Control. Dermatol Surg 1999 Oct;25(10):773-780
12) Gabbai FB, De Nicola L, Peterson OW, Obagi S, et al. Renal response to blood pressure elevation in normal and glomerulonephritic rats. J Am Soc Nephrol 1996 Dec;7(12):2590-2599
13) De Nicola L, Peterson OW, Obagi S, Gabbai FB, et al. Renal functional reserve in experimental chronic glomerulonephritis, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 1994; 9: 1383-1389

Submitted for Publication
Topical Tacrolimus (Protopic) in the treatment of mild to moderate eczema. A multi-centered double-blind, placebo controlled study.

Ongoing Research
1) Facial Liposuction and Fat Transfer: An Alternative To a Facelift
2) Subcision: A lost art
3) Subcision and Non-ablative Laser Scar Revision

Lectures
1) March 1999: American Academy of Pediatric Dermatology Cases in Search of a Diagnosis: "Livedo and Chronic Painful Leg Ulcers in a Child". S. Obagi MD, P. Kwong MD
2) March 1999: American Academy of Dermatology. Gross and Microscopic: "Hypercalcemia and PTH-rp Expression in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma". S. Obagi MD, J. Deng MD
3) April 1999: TCA-Blue Peel. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Hilton Head, North Carolina S. Obagi
4) October 1999: Prevalence of Ehlers-Danlos Minor. Results of preliminary data analysis. Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Presented for me in my absence.
5) August 2001: A Review of Botox, TCA-Blue Peel, Lasers, and Skin Conditioning for academic and private practice dermatologist and plastic surgeons in Lebanon.
6) September 2001: Therapeutic Dermatologic Agents. Pharmacology Update & Review for Nurse Practitioners. VA Pittsburgh Health System.
7) September 2001: Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Disease. Northern Practice Alliance.
8) October 2001: Laser Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology.
9) October 2001: The Safety of Isotretinoin Use in Chemical Skin Resurfacing. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery/ joint session with the ACOMMSCO annual meeting.
10) November 2001: The Dermatologic Evaluation of the Cosmetic Surgery Patient. Dept. of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin Medical Center.
11) November 2001: Cosmetic Surgery Advances in Dermatology. Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology
12) February 2002: The Safety of Isotretinoin Use in Chemical Skin Resurfacing. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 18th Annual Scientific Meeting
13) July 2002: Comprehensive Skin Care Overview. Mohs 2002: The 9th Mohs Dermatologic Conference. University of Wisconsin-Madison
14) July 2002: Botox, Liposuction, Other Dermatologic Procedures. Mohs 2002: The 9th Mohs Dermatologic Conference. University of Wisconsin-Madison
15) September 2002: Therapeutic Dermatologic Agents. Pharmacology Update & Review for Nurse Practitioners. VA Pittsburgh Health System.
16) October 2002: Lifetime Skin Care: The Dermatologic Approach to the Cosmetic Surgery Patient. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 84th Annual Meeting.

Abstracts Accepted for Presentation
January 2003: Facial Liposuction and Fat Grafting: An alternative to facelifts? American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Rancho Mirage, CA

Medical School Lectures and Medical Student Education
July-August 2001: Mentor for the University of Pittsburgh college student wishing exposure to dermatology.
July-August 2001: Mentor, Clinical research project for a visiting 2nd year medical student.
July 2001: Mentor for the Office of Minority Student Affairs Prematriculation Program.
January 2001: Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Disease to 2nd year medical students.
January 2001: Basement Membrane and Blistering Diseases to 2nd year medical students.
January 2002: Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Disease to 2nd year medical students.
January 2002: Basement Membrane and Blistering Diseases to 2nd year medical students.

Resident Lectures
2000: Skin Conditioning
Chemical Peels
Botox
Surgical Pearls
October 2001: The Art of Skin Conditioning
November 2001: Mechanism of Action of Lasers
July 2002:  
August 2002:  
September 2002:  
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November 2002:  
December 2002:  

Public Seminars and Lectures
April 2001: Ladies Hospital Aid Society: “Does your body look and feel older than you really are?”. Pittsburgh Athletic Association
November 2001: Carnegie Science Center ZAP Surgery Lecture series: Laser Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. Carnegie Science Center
March 2002: A Lifetime of Looking Healthy. Four Points Sheraton, Cranberry PA.
October 2002: Lupus and the Skin. Lupus Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Branch. Four Points Sheraton, Cranberry PA.

News Media and Television
February 2003: Women's World Magazine. Minimally Invasive Procedures
*to be published
November 2002: Background information supplied for CBS “The Early Show” section with Dayle Haddon, “Treat your skin well”.
November 2002 United Press International: Cooler Sun Still Dangerous Sun
October 2002: Cosmetic Surgery Can Achieve Wonders. Northern Connection Magazine
September 2002 The Business Journal. Medical Advances Help Men to Feel, Look, Be Healthy
July 2002: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A day with the Angels: What makes a spa a spa.
July 2002: Self Magazine: Skin Care
Summer 2002: Match: Year-round sun awareness- beyond skin deep.
May 2002 WTAE TV News Health Section with Marilyn Brooks: Botox
April 2002: Tribune Review: Prepare skin for warm weather with professional help.
March 2002: Skin & Allergy News: Isotretinoin Use May Not Rule Out Chemical Peels
September 2001: Village Post Telephone Interview: Cellulite and the use of endermology.

Manuscript Peer Review
July 2001: Pediatric Diabetes
May 2002: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Professional Associations
Organization: Years:
American Medical Association 1992-present
American Academy of Dermatology 1997-present
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2000-present
Dermatology Foundation-Leaders Society 2001-present
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2001-present
American Laser in Medicine Society 2002-present

National and State Organizations
Officer Role
Organization: Position: Years:
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Section Editor: Literature Review
American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
2002-present
Cosmetic Surgery Foundation Corporate Leaders Committee 2002-present
Dermatology Foundation Western Pennsylvania Vice-Chair 2001-2002

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