CURRICULUM VITAE

KARYN L. GROSSMAN, M.D.

California Address:

1301 Twentieth St. Suite 350
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 998-0040

New York Address:

224 E. 64th Street
Suite 3
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-9504

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Fort Benning, Georgia
DATE OF BIRTH:  June 18,1966
NATIONALITY:  United States

EDUCATION:

Beverly Hills High School

1982-1984

Boston University Six - Year Liberal Arts - Medical
Education Program

Bachelor of Arts in Medical Sciences, Cum Laude

1984-1990

Boston University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine

1986-1990

HONORS AND AWARDS:

California Federation Scholarship Award
National Merit Scholarship Commendation
Summer Science Training Commendation
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
American Academy of Dermatology Award to attend the British Academy of Dermatology

LICENSURE:

Board Certified, Dermatology 1995
State of California, Full License #G-84212
State of New York, Full License #199318
State of Massachusetts, Full License #74551
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, 1991

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Intern, Department of Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Program Director: Dennis A. Schaberg, M.D.

1990-1991

Research Fellow, Department of Dermatology
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Director: Howard P. Baden, M.D.

1991-1992

Resident, Department of Dermatology
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Director: Howard P. Baden, M.D.
Academic Position: Senior Resident Director of Dermatology Resident Education

1991-1995

Attending, Department of Dermatology
Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, New York

1995-1998

Attending, Division of Dermatology
St. John’s Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA

1998 - current

Attending, Division of Dermatology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

1998 - current

Private Practice
Associate Patricia Wexler, MD
Practice in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including laser surgery, fat transfer, liposuction, chemical peels, collagen and sclerotherapy.

1995-1997

Private Practice
New York, NY and Santa Monica, CA
Practice in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including laser surgery, fat transfer, liposuction, chemical peels, collagen and sclerotherapy.

1997 - current

Department Chief, Division of Dermatology
St John’s Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA

2004 – current

Instructor
Teaching of proper use of Ultrapulse C02 laser for Coherent, Inc
Teaching of proper use of Photoderm VL for ESC, Inc
Teaching of proper use of Erbium laser for Coherent and Conbio
Teaching of proper use of IPL for Lumenis
Teaching of proper use of Thermacool for Thermage

1995-current

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Department of Physiology, University of Iowa
Duane Guernsey, PhD.; Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology

Transfection of Melanotic Melanoma DNA (Syrian Golden Hamster-RPMI - 1846) onto mouse embryo fibroblasts (3T3) and determination of transferance rates of both differentiation (melanization) and transformation, as well as co-transferance rates.
Abstract printed and presented at SSTP Conference, University of Iowa, 1983

1983

Cutaneous Gerontology Laboratory, United States
Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research
Center on Aging, Tufts University School of Medicine

Barbara Gilchrest, M.D.; Chair, Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine

Analysis of the effects of nerve growth factor on human epidermal melanocytes, specifically effects on growth and survival, proto-oncogene expression, melanization, and dendricity, utilizing tissue cell culture techniques and Northern Blot analysis.
Abstract presented at Society for Investigational Dermatology meeting, 1990

1989

Hubert H. Humphrey Cancer Research Center
Boston University School of Medicine
Steroid Research Laboratory

Abdulmagesh M. Traish, PhD.; Assistant Research Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Course Director of Hormone Receptors
Boston University School of Medicine

Characterization of antibodies to human estrogen and progesterone receptors to identify antibodies recognizing functional versus non-functional (denatured) receptors on human breast cancers, utilizing Western Blot analysis and sucrose gradient density techniques.

1990

Cutaneous Biology Research Center
Department of Dermatology
Harvard University

Joseph Kvedar, M.D.; Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology

Characterization of a rat keratinocyte cell line and its differentiation responses to varying extracellular calcium.Purification and amino acid analysis of pancornulin, a cornified envelope precursor, using 2-dimensional protein gels. Purification and characterization of hair monoclonal antibodies.
Abstract presented at the Cell Biology Meeting, 1992

1991-1994

Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital

Jessica Fewkes, M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology

Characterization of inflammatory response to cutaneous carcinoma with location, subtype and number of Mohs levels required in order to determine significance of inflammatory host response to tumor. Growth of basal cell carcinoma keratinocytes and fibroblasts on collagen rafts.

1994

Department of Dermatology
Center for Laser Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital

Joop Grevelink, M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology

Participant in first multicenter trial looking at efficacy and histological changes of resurfacing with the carbon dioxide laser. Study to compare side effects and efficacy of cutaneous resurfacing from phenol chemical peels, dermabrasion and carbon dioxide laser.

1995

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
American Medical Association
Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatologic Society

COMMITTEES:

Chairperson: New England Dermatology Society, Harvard University Department of Dermatology, Clinical Conference, 1995

 

Member: Curriculum Committee, Harvard University Department of Dermatology

1994-1995

Honorary Co-Chairman: National Leadership Award For Business Advisory Council

2001-2002

PRESENTATIONS:

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

Baker’s Phenol vs. Carbon Dioxide Laser vs. Dermabrasion in Facial Aesthetic Surgery: A Comparison of Side Effects and a Review of the Literature.

1996

American Academy of Dermatology

Instructor in sclerotherapy course utilizing lasers for treatment

1997

Advanced Surgery Course

New York University, Director Perry Robbins, MD

1997

Coherent Inc.

Featured physician in videotapes for patients and physicians

1997

UC-Davis Medical Center Laser Course

Guest lecturer on comparing different laser resurfacing systems Comparison of Carbon Dioxide Laser Systems to Erbium:YAG: Results, Complications and Healing Patterns

1997

The Cutting Edge II Symposia

Guest speaker for international aesthetic plastic surgery meeting.
Future Lasers and Future Uses.
Lasers for Vascular Lesions, Scars, Tattoos, Pigmented Lesions and Hair Removal. Lipotransfer to the Face, Hands and Depressed Scars.

1998

The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face

Guest speaker for international cosmetic surgery meeting.
Lipotransfer to the Face and Hands.
Fat Injection: Review of Lip Enhancement Techniques
Comparing CO2 and Erbium:YAG Lasers
Laser Treatment of Scars
Homeopathic Adjuncts to a Surgical Patient's Post-Operative Care

1999

AAFPRS Rejuvenation 2000 - A Face Odyssey

Guest speaker for international cosmetic surgery meeting.
Treatment of Benign Facial Lesions
Maximizing Pre-op and Post-op Care for Laser Resurfacing
Fat Injections for a More Youthful Appearing Face
Panelist: The Ultimate Skin Care Forum

2000

International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery

Guest speaker for international cosmetic surgery meeting.
Lipotransfer for a More Youthful Face: My Technique

2002

Johns Hopkins University – Visiting Professor

Lipotransfer for a More Youthful Face

2002

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

The clinical results and a histological presentation of Thermage treatment for improvement of wrinkles and tightening of the skin.

2003

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Radiofrequency of Brow Ptosis and Facial Laxity:
A Clinical and Histologic Study

2003

Harvard University – Alumni Visiting Professor

Evaluation of the Aging Face

2004

Skin Disease Education Foundation

Guest speaker at the Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar
Cosmeceuticals "The Good & The Bad"
Microdermabrasion and Light Peels
Video Presentation: Microlipo-Injections: My Technique
Video Presentation: Sculptra - Poly-L-Lactic acid Injections

2005

The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery
Synposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery

Guest speaker at a premier multi-disciplinary meeting.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing

2005

American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting

Minimally invasive Lifting Procedures

2006

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

Advanced Suture Based Lifting: The Composite Threadlift
Painless and Noninvasive Body Contouring with the UltraShape

2006

PUBLICATIONS:

ABSTRACTS:

Grossman KL:, Yaar M, Eller M, Peacocke M, Gilchrest BA: Evidence for nerve growth factor mediatedparacrine effects on the human epidermis. Clinical Research. 1990;38:61 5A.

Grossman KL:, Pacagnella ML, Roop DR, Fleckman PM, Kvedar JC: The differentiation of an immortal line of newborn rat keratinocytes as a function of extracellular calcium. Cell. 1992;3:249A.

ORIGINAL ARTICLES:

Grossman K, Rasmussen J: Recent advances in pediatric infectious disease and their impact on dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1991:24:379-89.

Grossman K, Yaar M, Eller M, Peacocke M, Gilchrest BA: Evidence for nerve growth factor-mediated paracrine effects on the human epidermis. JCellBiol. 1991;115:821-8.

Grossman K, Smith SP, Cooley TP, Rao BK, Koh HK: Solitary papule of the lip in recurrent gastroesophageal carcinoma: an unusual presentation of cutaneous metastasis. Arch Dermatol. 1991:127:388-9.

Grossman KL, Arbiser JL,, Kaye E, Arndt KA: Use of short course class 1 topical glucocorticoid under occlusion for the rapid control of erythrodermic psoriasis. Archives of Dermatol. 1994:13O:7O4~O6.

Grossman KL, Wexler PS: Topical rejuvination of the aging face. J Geriat Dermatol. 1995.

Grossman KL, Matarasso SL: The Science of Skin Care. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2002, 10:292-96.

Grossman KL,, Hyaluronic Acid Gel Fillers: Hypersensitivity Reactions. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, July;25(4);403-405, 2005.

Grossman KL, Sparacio R, Voigt A, Maes D, A Study Comparing a Novel Home Microdermabrasion System with a Standard Microdermabrasion Procedure. Cosmetic Dermatology. 2004;17:431-5.

Grossman KL, Haimovic A, Sparacio R, Yamasaki M, Maes D Comparison of 1% Hydrocortisone Cream vs a Novel Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Gel to Decrease Redness in Skin. Manuscript in preperation.

Grossman KL, Haimovic A,Sparacio R, Yamasaki M, Maes D, A Novel Anti-Acne Serum Significantly Decreases Comedonal and Inflammatory Acne. Manuscript in preperation.

Grossman KL, Johnson RA: Treatment of chronic aphthous ulcers in AIDS patients. Submitted for publication.

Grossman KL, Saxon A, Moy RL: Skin cancer in common variable immune deficiency. Submitted for publication.

Grossman KL, Baker T, Gallico G, Grevelink J: Baker’s Phenol vs. Dermabrasion vs. Carbon Dioxide Laser in facial aesthetic surgery: a comparison of side effects and a review of the literature. Submitted for publication.

Grossman KL, Daryanani H, Baden HP, Kvedar JC: The differentiation of an immortal line of newborn rat keratinocytes as a function of extracellular calcium. Manuscript in preparation.

Grossman KL: Photoderm VL/PL for treatment of vascular lesions: 1 year experience. Manuscript in preparation.

Grossman KL, Wexler PS: Autologous fat injections for treatment of facial rhytides. Manuscript in preparation.

TEXTS:

Grossman KL, Kvedar JC: Anagen Alopecia. In: Olsen E (ed) Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment. McGraw-Hill, 1994.

Grossman KL, Arndt KA: Chronic nonhereditary vesiculbullous disorders of childhood. In Current Therapeutics in Pediatrics. 1995.

Grossman KL: The Treatment of Facial Scars. Clin Plast Surg. 200 Oct;27(4);627-42.

Grossman KL, Matarasso SL: Superficial Chemical Peels. In: Narins R (ed) Cosmetic Surgery – An Interdisciplinary Approach. Marcel Dekker, 2001.

Grossman KL, Panacacci R: Facial Rejuvenation with Autologous Fat Injections In: Bosniak S (ed) Minimally Invasive Techniques of Oculo-Facial Rejuvenation. Expected Publication 2005.

    

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