 Dr. Epstein is a Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology. A Clinical Instructor at the University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology /Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, he is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His extensive training, passion for perfection, and innate aesthetic skills are combined with the most advanced surgical techniques, enabling him to provide the finest available cosmetic and revision facial plastic surgery, specializing in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation surgery.
A graduate of Swarthmore College, Dr. Epstein received his medical training at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He continued his training in head and neck surgery / otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and was awarded a fellowship by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, studying under Sheldon Kabaker, M.D., a recognized leader and authority in cosmetic surgery.
Upon completion of this training in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, for attaining the highest score in the nation on his board exams Dr. Epstein was awarded the Jack Anderson Memorial Award by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Since 1994, Dr. Epstein has been in private practice in the Miami area. In addition to his active clinical practice, he has written numerous scientific articles and surgical text chapters, as well as teaching residents and fellows at the University of Miami. Recognized by the lay press as an expert in his field of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Epstein appears regularly in the media. Recognition by his peers culminated in his being elected President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic Surgery in 1999. He also regularly teaches his techniques at national and international meetings.
DR. EPSTEIN'S PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY
The skills and the means to change an individuals appearances confers an incredibly important responsibility. It is Dr. Epsteins approach to provide the most natural appearance, assuring features that are in harmony with the rest of the face and body. Many times the patient is merely concerned about, and would benefit most from the improvement of, a minor imperfection; it is not necessary to "resculpt" the entire area, but rather to conservatively but successfully deliver the improvement. Other times, whether repairing the work done prior, or operating on a nose with multiple cosmetic deficiencies, more extensive work is required. The goal in any case is the attainment of natural appearing results.
For over 15 years now, this approach has served both Dr. Epstein and his patients well. Every year, Dr. Epstein performs hundreds and hundreds of surgeries, with particular concentration in facial plastic surgery. His patients come from throughout the world, many finding out about his work through internet chat rooms, as well as from other doctors.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; B.A., 1984
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont; M.D., 1988
POST - DOCTURAL TRAINING
Internship and Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, Miami, Florida, Surgery and Otolaryngology, 1988-1993
Fellowship: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oakland, California, 1993-1994
CLINICAL APPOINTMENT
Voluntary Clinical Instructor: University of Miami, 1994-present
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
American Board of American Board of Otolaryngology
HONORS / AWARDS / COMMUNITY SERVICE
Jack Anderson Memorial Award: Received for the highest score on the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery annual exam, June, 1994
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National Domestic Violence Project: Providing pro bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence, May, 1994-present
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Special Expert Witness: State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Fellow: American College of Surgeons
Past President: Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Member: American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
MEDIA
In the News and on the Go... The work of Dr. Epstein is constantly being featured in the media and at national meetings
Vogue In an article about plastic surgery, Dr. Epstein was noted for his expertise in his blepharoplasty work
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Looking Good to Get Ahead (as appeared on Channel 10 News) Channel 10 News interviewed Dr. Epstein and two of his patients on the benefits in the workplace of undergoing facial rejuvenation surgery. For Ken, the hair restoration provided him with more confidence when going into the boardroom. For Pat, eyelid and facelifts took away her anxiety over younger employees posing a challenge to her job position.
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Good Morning America en Espanol Broadcast worldwide, Dr. Epstein appeared on the Spanish Univision network top rated show Despierto America. He and a patient were interviewed to discuss plastic surgery and hair transplantation.
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Men and Plastic Surgery (as appeared on Channel 6 News) Ileana Bravo, Health Reporter, illustrated the surge in interest of men having plastic surgery by following the surgical course of Bob, who underwent hair restoration and a facelift. Three weeks after the surgery performed by Dr. Epstein, Bob was back at work, giving public presentations.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS
Dr. Epstein has authored articles and chapters that have appeared in:
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Archives of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Hair Transplant Forum International
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Yearbook of Dermatologic Surgery
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Current Therapy in Otolaryngology
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International Journal of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery
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American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
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Hair Replacement by D.B. Stough
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eMedicine Online Textbook
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Otorhinolaryngologia (Spanish language textbook)
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