BEHROOZ KALANTARIAN, M.D.
Certified Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American College of Surgeons
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Member, Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American Board of Medical Specialties
Member, Plastic Surgery Research Council
Member, National Board of Medical Examiners
Member, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
11160 Warner Ave Suite 119
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Telephone: 714-444-4495 Fax:714-444-4498
E. Mail: DrKalantarian@Gmail.com
California Medical License Number: G87295
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 Program
West 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
| 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 Florida
Gainesville, 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 SocietyExtracurricular Activities While at University of Florida:Volunteer, Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, Florida
Peer advisor: University of Florida
Volunteer: Alachua County Crisis Center
Captain, 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 College
St. Petersburg, Florida
Degree: Associate in Arts, May 1981. Graduated with honors
Extracurricular Activities:Member, Pre-professional service organization Participant, Intramural Soccer
Publications
Kennedy JW, Wong LK, Kalantarian B, Turner L, Hayes CW. An unusual presentation of methotrexate-induced B-Cell lymphoma of the metacarpaophalangeal joint: a case report and literature review. J Hand Surg Am. 2006, 31(7): 1193-6.
Gosain Ak, Kalantarian B, Song LS, Larson JD, Jenkins CA, Wilaon CR. Comparison of canine mandibular bone regeneration by distraction osteogenesis versus acute resection and rigid external fixation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Nov;114(6):1409-0; discussion 1500-1
Gosain AK, Riordan PA, Song L, Amarante MT, Kalantarian B, Nagy PG, Wilson CR, Toth JM, Mcintyre BL. A 1-year study of osteoinduction in hydroxyapatite-derived biomaterials in an adult sheep model: part II. Bioengineering implants to optimize bone replacement in reconstruction of cranial defects. Plast Reconstr Surg.;114(5):1155-63; Oct 2004, discussion 1164-5.
Denny A.D., Kalantarian B., & Hanson P.R.. Rotation advancement of the midface by distraction osteogenesis. Leading article in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery;111(6);1789-1799, May 2003.
Accepted for presentation at 3rd International Congress of Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Distraction, Paris, France, June 14-16, 2001 and at International Society of Craniofacial Surgery, Visby Gotland, Sweden, June 17-20, 2001).
Denny A.D., and Kalantarian B. Mandibular distraction in neonates: a strategy to avoid tracheostomy. Plastic & Reconstr Surg. March 2002. (Presented at American Cleft Palate Association, Minneapolis, MN, April 23-28, 2001 and Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Meeting, Snowbird, UT, January 16-21, 2001). Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 896-906, March 2002.
Gosain A.K., ……, Kalantarian B. Osteoconductive property of different composite hydroxyapatite implant in cranioplasty in sheep animal model (Accepted for oral presentation at ASMS/PSEF Craniofacial Symposium, New York, NY, March 29, 2001 to April 1, 2001 and Plastic Surgery Research Council, Milwaukee, WI, June, 2001). Accepted for publication in the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal 2003.
Terzis J.K., and Kalantarian B. Microsurgical strategies in 74 patients for restoration of dynamic depressor muscle mechanism: a neglected target in facial reanimation. Leading article in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 105(6):1917-1934, May 2000.
Kalantarian B., Rice DR, Tiangco DA, Terzis JK. Gains & Losses of the XII-VII Component of the “Baby-sitter” Procedure: A Morphometric Analysis. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 14 (7): 459-471, October 1998.
Educational video on Surgical Strategies in Developmental Facial Palsy & Moebius Syndrome in Children. B, Kalantarian. 1997, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA. Presented in Facial Reanimation Symposium in Japan by J. K. Terzis in 1997.
“Pediatric Surgery Resident’s Manual.” Department of Surgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine. (1994, Adopted for specific use at West Virginia University Children’s Hospital)
Hill RC, Jones DR, Vance RA, Kalantarian B. Selective lung ventilation during thoracoscopy: effects of insufflation on hemodynamics. Ann Thorac Surg 61(3):945-9, 1996.
HiII RC, Kalantarian B, Jones D. Use of Avitene and Thrombin to Achieve Hemostasis in Post Median Sternotomy.” J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 108(6):1151-2, Dec 1994.
Presentations
One year study of craniofacial augmentation: autogenous bone graft versus composite biomaterials to depository versus resorptive facial recipient sites. (Coauthors: L-S Song, M Amarante, AK Gosain). American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting, November 3- 7, 2001. Orlando, Florida.
Poster Presentation: B. Kalantarian, M. D., A.K. Gosain, M. D., et. al. Osteoconductive property of different composite hydroxyapatite implant in cranioplasty in sheep animal model (Accepted for oral presentation at ASMS/PSEF Craniofacial Symposium, New York, NY, March 29, 2001 – April 1, 2001 and Plastic Surgery Research Council, Milwaukee, WI, June, 2001).
Facial Nerve: Anatomy, Function and Reconstruction. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. September of 2000.
“Management of Nasoorbitoethmoid Fractures”. Maxillofacial Trauma Conference. Medical College of Wisconsin, November, 2000.
“Peripheral Nerve: Physiology, Function & Repair”. University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Hand Surgery Conference, May 2000.
“Facial Nerve Repair and Reanimation Options”. University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, Plastic Surgery Group, March 2000.
Poster Presentation: B. Kalantarian, M.D., WJ Kennedy, M.D., M. Panda, M.D., EP Fody, M.D., J Paty. M.D. An Unusual Presentation of B-cell Lymphoma of the MetacarpoPhalangeal Joint of a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient on Methotrexate: A Case Report & Literature Review. Resident Research Day, University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, May of 2000.
“Breast Reconstruction”. University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, Plastic Surgery Group, September 1999.
“Application of Autologous Fibrin Sealant to Prevent Seroma Formation in a Rat Model.” Presented at American College of Surgeons, Tennessee Chapter, Fall Creek Falls, TN, July 1999.
“Comparison of Inflammatory Response of Silicone Particles to Titanium, Cobalt, Polymethyl-methacrylate, and Polyethylene: An In Vivo Study.” University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Annual Resident Research Day, Chattanooga, TN, May 1999. (oral) (Awarded Fourth place in oral competition).
“Nasal Reconstruction: Partial & Total”. University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, Plastic Surgery Group, May of 1999.
“Blepharoplasty”. University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, Plastic Surgery Group, January of 1999.
“Compartment Syndrome of Upper Extremity: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, & Treatment”.
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Chattanooga Hand Surgery Conference, November of 1998.
“Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Treatment”. Grand Rapid Hand Surgery Group Conference. March of 1998.
“Replantation in Hand Surgery”. Grand Rapid Hand Surgery Group Conference. November of 1997.
Poster Presentation: “Carpal Bone Titanium Implant Arthroplasty- 10 year Experience.” American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Denver, Colorado, 1997.
Poster Presentation: “Carpal Bone Titanium Implant Arthroplasty – Retrospective Review.” American College of Surgeons, 1997.
“Gains and Losses of Babysitter Procedure, A Morphometric Analysis,” 7th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Peripheral Nerve, Colonial Williamsburg, VA, May 1997.
“Role of Anti-PCNA Monoclonal Antibodies in Differentiating Parathyroid Adenoma from Hyperplasia.” Society of University Surgeons, University of Mississippi, February 1994. Also at resident research competition at WVU 1994.
Poster Presentation: “Repair of Gastroschisis with Preservation of the Umbilicus.” Southeastern Surgical Congress, Atlanta, GA. May 1994.
Poster Presentation: “Determination of Optimal Length and Diameter of Intra-aortic Balloon Catheter.” American College of Chest Physicians, March 1994.
“Myocardial Contusion: A Retrospective Review.” Annual Resident Research Forum, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, NW, March 1992.
“Heparin induced Thrombocytopenia. Diagnosis and Management in Surgical Patients: A Review.” Annual Surgery Resident Research Competition Forum, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown WV, March 1991.
