CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL HISTORY

Name: Dennis Michael Nigro
Address: 351 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 1 Encinitas, California 92024
Telephone: (760) 753-1050
Date of Birth: July 29, 1947

EDUCATION AND DEGREES

Diploma 1965 Rockhurst High Jesuit College Prep, Kansas City, MO
B.S. 1969 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
M.D. 1974 Creighton Univ. School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
F.I.C.S. 1989 Fellow, International College of Surgeons
F.A.C.S. 1990 Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Certificate 1995 CO2 Laser
Certificate 1997 Pulsed Wave Laser
Certificate 1998 Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery
Certificate 2007 Mesotherapy
Certificate 2007 LipoDissolve

LICENSURE

1975 Medicine and Surgery: California (C36972)

BOARD CERTIFICATION

1987 Diplomate, The American Board of Plastic Surgery

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Externship:
1973 Shriner’s Burn Institute, Galveston, TX
Ben Taub Emergency Room Trauma, Houston, TX
Park/and Hospital Trauma Service, Dallas, TX

Internship:
1974 - 1975 Creighton Medical School, Omaha, NE

Residency:
1975 - 1977 University of CA, San Francisco, CA
General Surgery, Paul Ebert, MD, FACS (Chairman)

Residency:
1977 - 1979 University of CA, San Diego, CA
Plastic Surgery, Jack C. Fisher, MD (Chairman)

POSITIONS HELD

2007 Consultant and Perfect Light Investigator - Investigate and evaluate Photo Dynamic Therapy, its ability to deliver lower level light converting light energy (Photo-Biostimulation) into cellular energy and its effect on soft tissues in traumatic and post surgical settings.

2007 Consultant – United Medical Group – A knowledgeable intermediary in purchasing equipment for offices and ambulatory equipment for offices and ambulatory surgery centers.

2007 Consultant (Paid) for Allergan Corp. – Dealing with Soft Pulse Machine Education as electromagnetic field for wound healing.

2007 Consultant & Clinical Investigator for “Perfect Light” – A device using photo induction biosynthesis for trauma and wounds.

2007 Elected Medical Director of Center for Excellence – Combined UCSD School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital and Fresh Start Start Surgical Gifts first collective effort for treatment of facial Anomalies.

1991-present Chief Surgeon, Medical Director and Founder, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts – Performed and/or supervised over 1600 varied procedures covering congenital anomalies, traumatic sequelae in children or young adults. California Non-Profit #501C3-33-0460177, Encinitas, CA

1980 - 1993 Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine San Diego, CA

1988-present Chief Section of Plastic Surgery – Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas, CA

2003 Board of Directors – Secretary/Treasurer – RSVP “ReconstructiveSurgeons Volunteer Program” (International Board for setting procedures for Volunteer Plastic Surgeons)

2003-present Board of Director – PSEF (Plastic Surgery Education Foundation) Symposium Committee – Make policy on educational efforts for American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Worldwide

1980 - 1986 Chief Section of Plastic Surgery – Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas, CA

2000-present President Emeritus, Fresh Start Surgical gifts, Inc. - Program for underprivileged children and young adults worldwide, all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Encinitas, CA

2001-present Consultant – Demonstrating surgical techniques for Mentor breast implants, Mentor Corp., Santa Barbara, CA

Invited to receive Clinical Faculty appointment, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA

2001-present Member of ASPS/PSEF Corporate Leadership Council – A vehicle for gathering and sharing information concerning trends and developments in the industry. This forum represents an opportunity for cooperation and mutual understanding within the dynamic Medical/Plastic Surgery industry. Arlington Heights, IL

1999 HOST: “Dr. Nigro’s Operating Room” – A one hour radio show on “Spiritual and Physical Health,” KFNX - AM 1100, Phoenix, AZ

1998 Preceptor, Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty, Lysonix Corp. - Clinical teaching of plastic surgeons on use of ultrasound techniques. Carpenteria, CA

1997 Charter Member, Alumni Mentor Program - Duties: Guidance to scholarship, athletes - Thomas Kelly, Ph.D., Assistant Athletic Program Director, Chairman – Athletic Department, University of Notre Dame, IN

1994–present Mentor, Notre Dame Summer Service Program, (Current student spends summer working at Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. and n private office.) University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns,
Notre Dame, IN

HONORS AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2007 Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and children,” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, Tucson, AZ – February 22-24

2006 Letter of Commendation from American Airlines for resuscitationof a passenger in flight

2006 Presented the “Charlie Joiner Winning Spirit Award” - given to individuals who are pillars of the community that have made an impact, through their contributions, making San Diego a better place – Skills Centers of America, San Diego, CA – June 23

2006 Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children,” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, Tucson, AZ – February 23-25

2005 Received “Channel 10 Leadership Award,” Channel 10 TV Station, in recognition of community service - San Diego, CA - November

2005 Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children,” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, Tucson, AZ – February 24-26

2004 Awarded the “2004 PSEF Distinguished Service Award” for ongoing contributions related to education and international service efforts. The only Plastic Surgeon to be honored with this award at the Annual ASPS/PSEF Board Dinner, Philadelphia, PA - October 7

2004 Selected by the University of Notre Dame to be featured on all NBC televised home games as one of eight (8) “Champions of Notre Dame” - Honoring these former athletes as Notre Dame defines their “True Champions” – both on the field and in life

2004 Invited to participate in the “International Outreach Summit” to discuss PSEF and VIPS (Volunteers in Plastic Surgery) support to begin to build to the next level of international education and service, Scottsdale, AZ –
March 14

2004 Invited to participate in the “International Services Summit” with other leaders of major international plastic surgery volunteer programs to identify opportunities for collaboration and the role that PSEF and VIPS may play in the future of international service, Phoenix, AZ – February 28-29.

2004 Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children,” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, La Jolla, CA – February 26-28

2003 Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children,” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, Phoenix, AZ – February 20-22

Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children,” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, Nashville, TN – February 14-17

Selected as “Parent of the Month” (Given to parents whose work benefits children and inspires us all.) Parents Magazine, New York, NY – January issue

Program Co-Chair: “Aesthetic Reconstruction of Facial Defects: From Infancy to Adulthood.” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, La Jolla, CA – February 22-25
Program Co-Chair: “Pediatric Vascular Anomalies and Pigmented Lesions.” Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Symposium, Salk Institute, La Jolla, California - February 12-15

2000 Selected as one of “San Diego Magazine’s 50 People to Watch in 2000.” “Beginning the new century, expanding globally to provide reconstructive surgery to young victims of birth defects and deformities.” San Diego Magazine – January issue

1999 Letter of Commendation, United States Senator Barbara Boxer, California - February 3

1998 Awarded “Point of Light,” Points of Light Foundation, President George Bush, Founder, Washington, D.C. - November 19

1998 Named ““Man of the Year,” Leukemia Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA – June

1998 Nominated by Reverend Theodore Hesburgh, CSC. (President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame) for the Henry B. Betts Award, Chicago, Illinois. Awarded to an individual whose work and scope of influence has significantly improved the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.

1997 Presented “University of Notre Dame Exemplar Award” – For contribution to this proud and continuing tradition of service to “God, Country and Notre Dame” (The inscription above the east door of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart reflecting the commitment of Notre Dame people) – May 3

1997 Awarded “Honorary Service Award,” Recognition of “Outstanding Service to Children and Youth,” California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc. - December 22

1997-present Annually Awarded “March of Dimes” Certificate of Appreciation for Preventing Birth Defects,” Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA

1996 Received “Courage of Compassion” Award by Geraldo Rivera, The Geraldo Rivera Show - October

1994 – 1997 Member, Board of Directors, Notre Dame National Monogram Club

1993 Received “President’s Volunteer Action Award” - Presented by President Clinton to Dr. Nigro (Founder and Chief Surgeon) on behalf of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. - The most prestigious and highest award given to organizations doing community service (20 recipients in 1993 from over 4,400 nominations and only recipient in California that year) – Washington D.C. - April 22

1993 Chosen by the Monogram (Varsity Letterman) Club of Notre Dame as “Man of the Year” (Edward E. “Moose” Krause Award) Notre Dame, IN

1992 Received “Channel 10 Leadership Award,” Channel 10 TV Station, in recognition of community service - San Diego, CA

1991 – 1992 Appointed to Faculty, Andrews Conference, Notre Dame, community service through alumni networks, Sponsored by CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)

1991 Received “Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Award” for 1992 (Former Nobel Peace Prize Recipient), Presented yearly by the University of Notre Dame to the alumnus in recognition of their outstanding service to the community. Dr. Nigro is the first physician to receive this award.

1990 – 1993 Plastic Surgery Consultant to La Costa Hotel and Spa, Carlsbad, CA

1990-present Plastic Surgery Consultant to International Fitness Systems, Inc. (Ray Wilson, CEO) - San Diego, CA

1989 - 1991 Plastic Surgery Consultant for the Child Abuse Foundation of San Diego, CA

1989 - 1992 Plastic Surgery Consultant to the Editorial Board of SHAPE Magazine

1988 - 1995 Monogram Representative, University of Notre Dame, Varsity Letterman and Representative to Alumni Board, San Diego, CA

1986 - 1993 Founder and Chairman, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. (Program for underprivileged children and young adults worldwide, encompassing all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery) Encinitas, CA (Fresh Start Surgical Gifts received the distinguished award, “Point of Light” in January 1992, from President George W. Bush)

1986 - 1990 Appointed to Board of Directors, Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants

1984-present Appointed to Advisory Board - Plastic Surgery American Cancer Society

1982-present AMA Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Medical Education

1982 Selected as one of the “Who’s Who” Historical Society’s “Outstanding Young Men of America”

1979 - 1988 Member, Board of Directors, COAD International Field Program, (Physicians who volunteer their services at Surgical Clinics in remote areas, with heavy emphasis on congenital deformities.)

1970 - 1973 Selected as Student Pathology Fellow. (One of four in medical school class - Salaried/stipend) Activities: All aspects of pathology discipline, including surgical pathology, autopsy

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Fellow, International College of Surgeons

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

International Aesthetic Society

San Diego Plastic Surgery Society

American Cancer Society - Advisory Board

California Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Lipolysis Society of North America

San Diego County Medical Society

California Medical Association

American Medical Association

PUBLICATIONS

2006 “Nigro Medical Spa & Skin Rejuvenation” – Describes the full-range of non-surgical alternatives to achieve that “finishing touch” to help look and feel years younger with no down time using the most advanced lasers and medical treatments – NI Magazine – Winter Issue

2005 “Considerations of Midface Reconstruction Surgery” – A guide to gain valuable insight into what to look for in a surgeon and how to make informed decisions regarding midface, head and neck surgeries” – NI Magazine – Winter Issue

2005 “Dennis Nigro’s Destiny was to be a Doctor.” Discusses what motivated him to become a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and what to ask to help assess the knowledge, talent, experience and judgment of a surgeon. Also discusses the “Intra-Oral Midface lift” procedure invented by Dr. Nigro and used on Jenny Craig’s face as she explained on the “Larry King Show”. – NI Magazine, Fall Issue

2004 “Dennis Nigro’s Destiny was to be a Doctor.” Discusses what motivated him to become a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and offers suggestions on what to ask to help assess the knowledge, talent, commitment, experience and judgment of a surgeon – New Image Magazine, Fall/Winter Issue

2003 “How a Surgeon Would Pick a Surgeon” – A guide from the inside to help patients through the smokescreens of inflated, misleading claims and staged testimonials, “For Your Body” Magazine - October Issue

“Clinical Application of CO2 Diamond Blade Laser Scalpel – Discusses experiences in developing Clinicon Corp.’s blade for plastic surgery application and evaluation for longevity, thermal damage and wound healing. “Hot Topics,” Aesthetic Surgery Journal – May/June

2000 “Mission Possible” – Founder and chief surgeon of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. (Shares personal account of the missionary’s development and growth, “Community Outreach,” Plastic Surgery Products Magazine,
September Issue

1998 – 1999 “Clinical Application of Breast MRI and its Relevance in Silicone Breast Surgery and Treatment” - with Dr. Michael Middleton – UCSD Radiology. (Began preparation late 1998.)

1998 “Endoscopic & Mid-Face Subperiosteal Reconstruction with Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation” (Video) Journal of Plastic Surgery March Issue

1977 “CAT Scan for Trauma”

1973 “Fibroadenoma of Female Breast”

1973 “Bare Facts of Systemic Pathology”

1972 “Bare Facts of General Pathology”

1980-present “Subpectoral Augmentation Mammoplasty - A Review of One Thousand Cases”
(in preparation) (see above)

1986-present “Split Cranial Bone Grafts - Use on an Outpatient Basis” (in preparation)

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

2007 Featured Speaker: Embryology, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Treatment of Childhood Deformities & Community Services March 14

2007 Featured Speaker: “Fresh Start Experience with Cheek Reconstruction,” PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, Tucson, AZ – February 22

2006 Featured Speaker: Embryology Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Services,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 22

2006 Featured Speaker: “Intra-Oral Mid-Face Reconstruction PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, Tucson, AZ – February 23

2006 Featured Speaker: “Embryology Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Services,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 19

2005 Featured Speaker: “Embryology Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Services,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 15

2005 Featured Speaker: “Intra-Oral Approach to Mid-face and Peri-orbital,” PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, Tucson, AZ – February 24-26

2004 Featured Speaker: “Endoscopic Brow Lift & Intra-Oral Midface Lift,” Aesthetic Surgery Educational Conference, University of California, San Diego, CA – October 23

2004 Panelist: “Dermal Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation-Practical Applications, Upcoming Releases and Future Directions” – Specifically “Restylane, 54th CSPS (California Society of Plastic Surgeons) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA – May 30

2004 Featured Speaker: “Embryology Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Services,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 12

2004 Presentation: “Intra-Oral Mid-Face Suspension for Lower Lid Support,” PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – February 27

2004 Presentation: “Fresh Start Experience – Recontouring the Facial Hard Tissue,” PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – February 27

2003 Presentation: “Surgery of the Facial Muscles – Endobrow and Intra-Oral Midface” – UCSD Aesthetic Surgery conferences – Thornton Hospital – November 22

2003 Featured Speaker: “Embryology Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Services,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 12

2003 Featured Speaker – “Fresh Start History and Experience - Hard Tissue Reconstruction of the face,” PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, Phoenix, AZ – February 20

2002 Featured Speaker: “Hormone Replacement Therapy - Estrogen and the Aging Process,” - Breakthroughs: Breast Cancer Hormone Replacement Therapy, Notre Dame Club of San Diego, CA – October 18

2002 Featured Speaker: “Embryology, Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Service,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 19

2002 Featured Speaker: “Multi-Level Osseous Facial Reconstruction & Fresh Start Surgical Gifts,” PSEF Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium,” Nashville, TN – February 14

2001 Featured Speaker: “Embryology, Craniofacial Abnormalities - Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Service,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – April 3

2001 Featured Speaker: “The Fresh Start experience” (Review of 800 procedures by Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, - success, complications, cost analysis and highlights of memorable cases.) “Charitable care in the United States or overseas?” - Aesthetic Reconstruction of Facial Defects: From Infancy to Adulthood Symposium, Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, La Jolla, CA – February 22

2000 Featured Speaker: “Embryology, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Treatment of Childhood Deformities and Community Service,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA - April 4

1999 Keynote Speaker: “Aesthetic Surgery and Community Service,” The Committee of 200 America’s Women Business Leaders, “Health and Wellness,” Phoenix, AZ - October 6-9

1999 Featured Speaker: “Embryology of Birth Defects and Plastic Surgical Treatment Combined with Community Service,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA - March 17

1999 Featured Speaker: “Endo-Browlift with Bio-Absorbable Screws and Intra-Oral Osseous Fixation for Subperiosteal Mid-Facelift,” Scientific exhibit, New Frontiers in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium, Dallas, TX – May 14-19

1999 Featured Speaker: “Reconstruction of Facial Neurofibromatosis Encephalocele (Midline) and Craniosynostosis,” University of California, San Diego, Plastic Surgery Conference, San Diego, CA - February 3

1998 Featured Speaker: “Birth Defects and Reconstructive Surgery with Community Service,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA - March 18

Featured Speaker: “Value of Community Service in Education and Personal Growth,” Mentor Program, University of Notre Dame Athletic Department, Stadium Press Box, South Bend, IN

1997 Featured Speaker and Primary Surgeon with live surgery: “Ultra-Sonic Liposuction/Intra-Oral Facelift,” (Teaching Course, visiting Professor), Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR - August 22-23

1997 Featured Speaker: “Surgical Gifts for Children Born with Birth defects,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA – March 19

1997 Featured Speaker: “Basic Endoscopy of the Head and Neck Region,” (Teaching Course, visiting Professor) Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR - March 1

1996 Panelist: “Forehead Rejuvenation - Open vs. Endoscopic Approaches,” “Innovations in Plastic Surgery - Clinical Advances or Passing Fads?” California Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting (By Invitation), Palm Springs, CA - May 27

1996 Featured Speaker: “Surgical Facial Enhancement,” American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session, San Diego, CA - May 3

1996 Live Presentation: “A Comprehensive Laser Course,” Faculty and Primary Surgeon, Saint Joseph Surgery and Laser Center, Orange, CA - April 21

1996 Featured Speaker: “Reconstructive Efforts in Selected Birth Defects of Head and Neck,” March of Dimes, Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA - March 20

1995 Featured Speaker: “Variations in Endoscopic Surgical Approaches to the Face” and “Soft Tissue Reconstruction Using Mastoid Fascia,” International College of Surgeons, US Section, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA - March 15

1994 - 1995 Lecturer and Primary Surgeon, Advanced Course: “Endoscopic and Subperiosteal Forehead & Mid-Face Surgery” (Live TV surgical exercise), Faculty, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA – October 1994, February & May 1995

1992 Presentation: “Split Cranial Bone Grafts and Sliding Osseous Genioplasty,” Faculty Conference, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA

1991 Presentation: “Breast Implants: Facts and Fiction,” Grand Rounds, Medical Education Seminar, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, CA

1990 Exhibit: “Split Cranial Bone Grafts in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, International Meeting, Chicago, IL

1989 Papers Presented: “Experience with 1,000 Submuscular Breast Augmentations” and “Outpatient Experience with Split Cranial Bone Graft and Nasal and Mid-face Fractures,” Div. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California and the University of Guadalajara Medical College, Guadalajara, Mexico
1989 Papers Presented: “Experience with 1,000 Submuscular Breast Augmentations” and “Outpatient Experience with Split Cranial Bone Graft and Nasal and Mid-face Fractures,” Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California and the University of Guadalajara Medical College, Guadalajara, Mexico

Presentation of paper: “Contouring of the Mid-face Using Alloplastic and Autogenous Material,” Lipolyosis Society of North America

1986 Lecture: “Coronal Browlift,” Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants, Los Angeles, CA

1985 Clinical Lecture: “Tissue expanders for Breast Reconstruction,” UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA

1984 Lecture: “Tissue Expanders for Breast Mastectomy,” American Cancer Society, San Diego Chapter, San Diego, CA

1984 Lecture: “Tissue Expansion Innovations and Uses,” Board of Governors, Plastic Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas, CA

1981 Presentation, Original paper: “Computerized Axial Tomography and Cranial Facial Trauma,” Head and Neck Surgical Conference, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA

INVENTIONS

1997-2000 “Laser Powered Diamond Blade Scalpel” – Responsible for design, ergonomics, and clinical application with Clinicon Inc., Carlsbad, CA

1997 “Bioabsorbable Screw” for use in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery (Inventor and First Name on Patent # - Pending), Bionix Implants, Inc., Blue Bell, PA

1997 “Elevator” for Endoscopic and Subperiosteal Dissection – Codman refractor and guide for motorized drill pericranial fixation, Bionix Implants, Inc., Blue Bell, PA

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