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Oren Friedman, MD, is a highly sought after double board-certified cosmetic facial plastic surgeon who works with patients at Dr. Oren Friedman Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As a facial plastic surgery specialist, he’s dedicated exclusively to cosmetic facial surgery. He provides his patients with natural results and short recovery times using minimally invasive procedures and the most innovative, predictable, and advanced techniques.
Dr. Friedman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He served as the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, before returning home to the east coast to serve as the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Penn Medicine.
Dr. Friedman has renowned expertise in facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, Botox, injectable fillers, skin cancer reconstruction, and reconstructive facial surgery. He frequently travels the world to learn innovative techniques and procedures to ensure his patients receive the best care anywhere. He is also dedicated to humanitarian work in developing countries around the world, including India, China, Ukraine, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, and others.
Dr. Friedman loves his patients and is passionate about providing exceptional care that puts the needs of the patient first. He has worked with celebrities, international royalty, and political figures from around the world. He looks forward to working with new patients and continuing his care of returning patients at Dr. Oren Friedman Facial Plastic Surgery.
Oren Friedman, MD, is a highly sought after double board-certified cosmetic facial plastic surgeon who works with patients at Dr. Oren Friedman Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As a facial plastic surgery specialist, he’s dedicated exclusively to cosmetic facial surgery. He provides his patients with natural results and short recovery times using minimally invasive procedures and the most innovative, predictable, and advanced techniques.
Dr. Friedman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He served as the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, before returning home to the east coast to serve as the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Penn Medicine.
Dr. Friedman has renowned expertise in facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, Botox, injectable fillers, skin cancer reconstruction, and reconstructive facial surgery. He frequently travels the world to learn innovative techniques and procedures to ensure his patients receive the best care anywhere. He is also dedicated to humanitarian work in developing countries around the world, including India, China, Ukraine, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, and others.
Dr. Friedman loves his patients and is passionate about providing exceptional care that puts the needs of the patient first. He has worked with celebrities, international royalty, and political figures from around the world. He looks forward to working with new patients and continuing his care of returning patients at Dr. Oren Friedman Facial Plastic Surgery.
As a top rated, Ivy League trained, and double board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. David Folk is uniquely qualified to partner with you in the pursuit of your aesthetic goals. Having performed countless successful facial cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive procedures, Dr. Folk established Visage Surgical center to elevate the patient experience to new heights for his many patients from the NYC metropolitan area and beyond.
In a luxury setting, Dr. Folk provides patient-centered bespoke care to help each individual achieve the best version of themselves and exude beauty. As a patient, you will be assured the most cutting edge surgical techniques, as well as the best nonsurgical cosmetic injectables and procedures.
We also offer the full range of state-of-the-art medical spa services in an exclusive setting. Dr. Folk’s specific expertise in procedures on the face and neck translates into the unparalleled and natural results you both desire, and expect.
Joshua C. James, MD, is a board-certified ENT specialist who leads his practice in McKinney and Frisco, Texas, by offering state-of-the-art otolaryngology care. Dr. James is a native of Plano, Texas, and enjoys serving those within his community.
Dr. James attended Plano East Senior High School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree in microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he remained for his otolaryngology residency training. He is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
During residency, Dr. James completed and published multiple research studies in the field of voice and laryngology. He was recognized at the annual Otolaryngology Conference for his efforts in the advancement of laryngeal surgery. He still holds a particular interest in voice disorders and treatment.
Dr. James spends much of his free time serving on the board and volunteering at the Collin County Children's and Family Health Clinic. He is also the Vice President for the Collin-Fannin Medical Society. Currently, he serves as a volunteer medical director for Project Access, a healthcare venue for low-income families with medical needs. Dr. James has a passion for ensuring that quality healthcare is available to all people and routinely advocates as a delegate in the Texas Medical Association's governing body.
Joshua C. James, MD, is a board-certified ENT specialist who leads his practice in McKinney and Frisco, Texas, by offering state-of-the-art otolaryngology care. Dr. James is a native of Plano, Texas, and enjoys serving those within his community.
Dr. James attended Plano East Senior High School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree in microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he remained for his otolaryngology residency training. He is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
During residency, Dr. James completed and published multiple research studies in the field of voice and laryngology. He was recognized at the annual Otolaryngology Conference for his efforts in the advancement of laryngeal surgery. He still holds a particular interest in voice disorders and treatment.
Dr. James spends much of his free time serving on the board and volunteering at the Collin County Children's and Family Health Clinic. He is also the Vice President for the Collin-Fannin Medical Society. Currently, he serves as a volunteer medical director for Project Access, a healthcare venue for low-income families with medical needs. Dr. James has a passion for ensuring that quality healthcare is available to all people and routinely advocates as a delegate in the Texas Medical Association's governing body.
Dr. Ratcliff was born and raised in Austin. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and completed his medical degree at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After a General Surgery Internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital, he remained at UT-Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital to complete a total of six years of research and Otolaryngology training in 2003. Dr. Ratcliff returned home to Austin in 2007 after several years of private practice in Santa Fe, NM. His medical research has been selected for publication as well as presentation at national meetings. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery as well as the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Dr. Zapalac received his medical degree from the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Upon completion of his internship in General Surgery and residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, he returned to Austin to join Austin Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates in 2002. Dr. Zapalac is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Robert Schmidt, MD, is a double-board certified surgeon and the founder of West End Facial Plastic Surgery in Richmond, Virginia. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck and is proud to share his skills and expertise with individuals living in the Greater Richmond Region.
A Delaware native, Dr. Schmidt received his undergraduate training in psychology at Duke University, graduating with honors. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then completed a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia.
Following his residency, Dr. Schmidt completed his training with a prestigious fellowship in facial plastic surgery awarded by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. These fellowships consist of one-on-one training with national leaders in the field and represent the highest degree of training available in facial plastic surgery.
After practicing for several years in Texas, Dr. Schmidt founded West End Facial Plastic Surgery in the fall of 2017.
Dr. Schmidt is board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He formerly was an instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the author of several articles and book chapters on rhinoplasty and facial trauma, and has presented his work at the annual meetings of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Dr. Schmidt and his family live in Midlothian. He is active in the Duke Alumni Association and interviews local students who have applied for admission.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schmidt and the West End Facial Plastic Surgery team, call the office or book online today.
Fiyin Sokoya, MD, is a fellowship-trained, double board certified head and neck oncologic and facial plastic surgeon located in the Atlanta, GA area who has extensive training in all extirpative, reconstructive, and cosmetic procedures of the head, face, and neck. Dr. Sokoya provides expert care to patients throughout the Atlanta, GA area.
Dr. Sokoya graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then completed his medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, graduating with distinction. He continued his medical training with an internship and residency in Otolaryngology-Head/Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Sokoya was then selected out of a competitive pool of applicants to complete a fellowship with Dr. Yadro Ducic at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, which emphasized all aspects of head and neck oncology and facial plastic surgery including free tissue transfer.
When Dr. Sokoya performs procedures such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelifts and other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in the face, he operates with the understanding that his patients trust him with a very intimate and personal part of their identity. As a board-certified otolaryngology/head and neck surgeon, Dr. Sokoya performs a wide range of procedures to accomplish his patients’ goals. His fellowship training further allows him to expertly treat patients with head and neck cancer, as well as skin cancer. He utilizes all his skills to obtain a perfect outcome that suits each patient’s needs and desires.
Dr. Sokoya’s approach to care involves understanding patient expectations and goals, while providing cutting-edge cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Because the face is such an important part of a patient's identity, he applies a high level of artistic skill and precision in order to achieve the best clinical outcomes.
Elizabeth Katz, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT of Athens, providing complete ear, nose, and throat care to people of all ages living in Athens, Georgia.
Dr. Katz was raised in Alpharetta, Georgia. She began her career pursuits at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry. Following graduation, Dr. Katz returned to Georgia and earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Before joining the team at ENT of Athens, Dr. Katz completed an internship and residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at Emory University in Atlanta.
As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Katz has special interests in pediatric and adult diseases of the head and neck, including sleep disorders, salivary gland disease, voice and swallowing problems, and head and neck cancer.
Dr. Katz is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology, the Metro-Atlanta ENT Society, the Crawford W. Long Society, and the American Medical Association.
In her free time, Dr. Katz enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. David Katz, an Athens-based hand surgeon, her son, and her two daughters. She is an avid runner and values time with family and friends, and they enjoy an active involvement in their church.
Byron Norris, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT of Athens, providing complete ear, nose, and throat care to people of all ages living in and around Athens, Georgia.
Dr. Norris was born and raised in Barnesville, Georgia. He began his professional pursuits at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, earning his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering and graduating Cum Laude with honors.
Following graduation, Dr. Norris remained at Mercer University where he completed medical school. There, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and obtained his Doctorate of Medicine.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Norris completed a surgical residency in otolaryngology at the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Norris holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Allergy, the American Association of Medical Colleges, and the American Medical Association. Also, he serves as lead preceptor and an assistant clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG)/the University of Georgia (UGA) Medical Partnership in the Department of Otolaryngology.
Professionally, Dr. Norris has special interests in pediatric ENT, salivary gland tumors including parotidectomy, allergy testing and treatment, endoscopic sinus surgery, and the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Norris also works closely with his neurosurgery colleagues on the endoscopic approach to pituitary neoplasms.
When he isn’t at work, Dr. Norris enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, and their two children. He enjoys coaching baseball, softball, and basketball and enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Norris lives in Five Points and is an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Charles Mixson, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT of Athens, serving people of all ages living in Athens, Georgia, and throughout Clarke County and Northeast Georgia.
Dr. Mixson began his undergraduate education at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, earning his Bachelor of Science in biology and graduating Cum Laude with honors. He then enrolled at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, earning his Doctorate of Medicine.
After graduation, Dr. Mixson remained in Augusta and completed an ENT residency at The Medical College of Georgia. In 2006, he completed training and moved to Athens to join the team at ENT of Athens.
As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Mixson has special interests in pediatrics, management of obstructive sleep apnea including Inspire implantation, and surgery for the thyroid, parathyroid, and paranasal sinuses. He also has deep knowledge regarding the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis and developed the practice’s allergy center shortly after joining Dr. Sheffield and Dempsey. Dr. Mixson also works closely with his neurosurgery colleagues on the endoscopic approach to pituitary neoplasms.
Dr. Mixson proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Allergy, the Crawford W. Long Society, and the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Mixson formerly served on the board of the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology. Dr. Mixson serves as an assistant clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG)/University of Georgia (UGA) Medical Partnership in the Department of Otolaryngology.
When he isn't at work, Dr. Mixson enjoys spending time with his wife, Jordan, and their two children. He’s an avid cyclist and is passionate about live music and art. He’s served on the board for Nuci’s Space, a non-profit dedicated to helping Athens' teaming music scene with mental health issues.
Blake Kimbrell, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT of Athens, providing complete ear, nose, and throat care to people of all ages living in Athens, Georgia.
Dr. Kimbrell was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia. He began his professional pursuits at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Following graduation, Dr. Kimbrell remained at Mercer and earned his medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine. He excelled in the program and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Kimbrell completed an otolaryngology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.
As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Kimbrell has special interests in adult and pediatric general ENT. He particularly enjoys treating thyroid and parathyroid disease, voice and swallowing disorders. Dr. Kimbrell also specializes in endoscopic sinus surgery and the surgical management of sleep apnea and head and neck cancer.
In his free time, Dr. Kimbrell serves as an assistant clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG)/University of Georgia (UGA) Medical Partnership in the Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Kimbrell also serves on the board of the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashlee Kimbrell, a doctor and colorectal surgeon, and their two children.
Christian Barnes, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, providing cosmetic enhancements and functional reconstruction specializing in the face, nose, ears, head, and neck. s Dr. Barnes practices at Facial Plastics Center at ENT of Athens in Athens, Georgia.
Dr. Barnes earned his undergraduate degree in physics from the University of Mississippi in Oxford. Following graduation, he received a full academic scholarship to the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Barnes excelled in the program, earned his medical degree, and graduated with distinction as a research scholar.
Following medical school, Dr. Barnes moved west and completed residency training at the University of California at Irvine. There, he developed an interest in facial plastic surgery and gained invaluable experience in all facets of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
After the end of his five-year residency, Dr. Barnes relocated to San Francisco and completed additional training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He earned the title of accredited fellow, specializing in nasal surgery and facial aging.
Dr. Barnes has special interests in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, cosmetic surgery, nasal surgery, and reconstruction of the head and neck. He loves helping his patients achieve their cosmetic goals and improved health by developing individualized treatment plans.
Outside of work, Dr. Barnes is active in the Athens community. He loves spending time with his wife, Kathleen, and son in addition to traveling, photography, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Guillaume was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. He received his medical degree from UCLA and Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and completed Otolaryngology training at the King-Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Guillaume is Board-Certified by the American Board of Head and Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology.He joined the faculty at King- Drew Medical center and served as Assistant Professor and Director of Ambulatory Care as well as Director of the residency program accreditation for ACGME.
Dr Guillaume completed fellowship training in Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgery at the USC School of Medicine and started the microvascular program at King Drew Medical Center to reconstruct patents with severe defects secondary to ablative head and neck cancer surgery.
He moved to San Antonio in 1999 to pursue private practice. He enjoys golf,jazz& cooking.
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