Certified Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Kalantarian is a Board Certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles and Orange County area with experience in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, Plastic Surgery Research Council, and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. With his extensive training and experience, Dr. Kalantarian has earned awards and recognitions in research, committees, and teaching activities.
After completion of his medical school in 1990, Dr. Kalantarian had 10 years of post-graduate training in the areas of General Surgery (4 years), Surgical Research (1year), Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and three fellowships within the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (see CV). His extensive surgical training has given him the ability to utilize advances in plastic surgery in the areas of breast enhancement (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction or reconstruction), tummy tuck, facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid rejuvenation, and body sculpturing.
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
Jan to July 15 2003 | Medical college of Wisconsin: Department of Plastic Surgery, 9200 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414-805-5446 )FAX 259-0901. Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Plastic Surgery Cases as a Fellow /Instructor. Chairman: David L. Larson, MD, Director: Hani S. Matloub, MD (414-805 5446). |
July 2000 – July 2001 | Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) , 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave, P.O. Box 1997 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 266-2825 Mentors: Arlen D. Denny, MD, Arun K. Gosain, MD Chairman: David L. Larson, MD; Department of Plastic SurgeryAcademic Activities Position held: Plastic surgery instructor Craniomaxillofacial Fellow |
July 98 – June 2000 | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency University of Tennessee, (423) 778-9047 Director and Chairman: Larry A. Sargent, MD College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit 979 East Third Street, Suite 900, Chattanooga, TN 37403 |
July 97 – June 98 | Clinical Reconstructive Hand Surgery Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Training Program Blodgett Memorial Hospital 1840 Wealthy Street Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 752-6615 Director of Hand Surgery Program in Grand Rapids: Alfred B. Swanson, MD |
July 96 – June 97 | Clinical Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship Eastern Virginia School of Medicine 700 W. Olney Rd. Norfolk, VA 23501 (757) 446-5260 Director: Julia K. Terzis, MD, PhD |
General Surgery Training General Surgery Residency ProgramWest Virginia University Morgantown, WV Chairman: Gordon F. Murray, M.D. INTERNSHIP: 1990-1991 RESIDENCY: 1991-1992 RESIDENCY: 1992-1993 RESEARCH (see below): 1993-1994 RESIDENCY: 1994-1995 RESIDENCY June 1995 – Dec 1995 |
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July 1993 – June 1994 | Basic Science Research in General Surgery West Virginia U, School of Medicine Department of Surgery HSC, P. O. Box 9238 Morgantown, WV 26506 (757) 446-5260 Research Director: Geoffrey M. Graeber, MD Volunteer Medical Missions |
February 27, 2001 – March 10, 2001 | Plastic Surgery Mission to Trujillo, Peru with Medical College Of Wisconsin. (Staff: Drs. Ruedi Gingrass, James Sanger, and Arun Gosain). |
March 2000 (10 days) | Pediatric Plastic Surgery Mission, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Tennessee Craniofacial Foundation Pullkapa, Peru Mentor: Larry A. Sargent, MD |
Society Memberships
1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
2. American Society for Peripheral Nerve
3. Plastic Surgery Research Council
4. American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Active State Medical Licenses:
California, License Number G87295
Wisconsin, License Number: 42242-020
Virginia: License Number: 0101054568
Research Awards
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga unit,
Resident in Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery,
State Resident Research Competition
Second Place, May 1999.
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga unit,
Resident in Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery,
State Resident Research Competition.
Fourth Place, May 1999.
Bernard Zimmerman Research Competition
West Virginia University, Department of General Surgery
Annual Surgery Residents Forum
First Place, March 1994.
Resident Member of the Admission Committee
Department of Surgery,
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Course in Microsurgery Techniques, EVMS
Adult Trauma Life Support Instructor, WVU
Surgical Suturing Techniques to Medical Students, WVU
General Surgery Residency, WVU (1990-1995)
Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit (1978-2000)
Instructor, Medical College of Wisconsin (2000-2001) & (Jan to July 2003) Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Milwaukee, WI
Outside Activities And Interests:
Reading scientific plastic surgery literature and Persian And Interests: poetry, horseback riding, and tennis. Participant in League- A, Soccer Tournament (1994-1995).
Medical Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Degree: MD Awarded May 1990
Summer Externships:
Radiation/Oncology:Presented lectures to students, residents and staff weekly, worked up patients, and prepared a case study on lymphocytoma cutis (1987)
Geriatrics:Performed histories and physical examinations, participated in a retrospective study on associated risk factors with upper respiratory and urinary tract infection in nursing home residents, 1986.
Honors:Outstanding performance in Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Diagnostic Radiology Clerkships.
Extracurricular Activities:Manager/Captain, Medical College of Wisconsin soccer team (1987-1990). Coach and Participant, league and summer soccer Camps (1989, 90, 91). Participant, Fund raising Phonathon and Applicant Host Program (1988 and 1999).
Undergraduate Education
University of FloridaGainesville, Florida
Major: Microbiology
Degree: Bachelor of Science, May 1985
GPA: Cumulative, Bachelor 3.78
Honors: Dean’s List prior to Medical College (6 Semesters) & Member of Alpha Epsilon Alpha Honor Society Extracurricular Activities While at University of Florida:Volunteer, Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, Florida Peer advisor: University of Florida Volunteer: Alachua County Crisis CenterCaptain, University of Florida, Intramural Soccer Team (1984-85).Extracurricular activities: Coach (Little League)Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Laboratory, University of Florida(1984-1985)Tutor, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida (1983)Tutor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida (1984)Phlebotomist, Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, Florida(1984)
St. Petersburg Junior CollegeSt. Petersburg, Florida
Degree: Associate in Arts, May 1981. Graduated with honors
Extracurricular Activities:Member, Pre-professional service organization Participant, Intramural Soccer