Curriculum Vitae

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Dr. Kulick’s Curriculum Vitae.

Address

450 Sutter Street, Suite 2620
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-2550

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Birthplace

Evergreen Park, IL

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Education

General/Plastic Surgery Resident
Stanford University Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
1979-1985
Hand Surgery Fellowship
E.S. Kilgore, M.D., W.L. Newmeyer, M.D.,
San Francisco, CA
1983-1984
M.D. Degree
Stritch School of Medicine
Loyola University
Chicago, IL

  • magna cum laude
  • AOA Honor Society
1977-1979
D.D.S. Degree
Northwestern University Dental School
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL

  • magna cum laude
  • OKU National Honor Society
1974-1977
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Majors: Mathematics/Biochemistry
1972-1974

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Professional Affiliations

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
1994
Chairman Light and Energy Based Technology, ASAPS
2010 – present
Lipoplasty Society of North America
1991
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
1990
American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1986
San Francisco Medical Society
1985

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Awards and Honors

Clinical Editor – Aesthetic Surgery Journal
2010 – present
Certificate of Advanced Education
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
1999-2014
Center of Medical Excellence
Clinical Workshop – Aesthetic Medicine
2001
Certificate of Merit – Outstanding Contribution to Public Education
Journalistic Achievement Award
2001
Aesthetic Surgery Video Journal – Outstanding Physician Educational Video
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2001
Certificate of Appreciation
Operation Desert Storm
Department of Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana
1991
First Place Award, Best Scientific Paper
California Society of Plastic Surgery
1984
Third Place Award, Resident Contest
American Association for Hand Surgery
National Meeting, Hawaii
1982
First Alternate, American College of Surgeons Resident Research Award
Investigation of Immunologic Aspects of Burns
1980
Counselor, Medical Scholars Program
Stanford University Medical School
1979-1985
Upjohn Achievement Award for Excellence in Medicine
1979
SCADA Honorary Society — Student Clinician of the American Dental Association
1976
First Place Award, Clinical Presentation
East Coast Dental Convention
1976

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Licensure

State of California
1980-present

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Board Certification

American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1987
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery
1990

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Patents

Patent #5,425,355
The purpose of this patent is to provide a unique laser device that allows minimal invasion to tissue during surgery. Through the use of this instrument, surgery can occur away from the penetration point of the skin, resulting in smaller incisions, shorter recovery and less post-operative discomfort.
Issued 1995
Patent #5,423,804
With the use of the unique laser device mentioned above, this patent reflects the innovative concept of separating tissue for the purpose of operating on an area distant from the site of entry. This tissue parting technique is applicable for aesthetic procedures such as browlifts, facelifts, breast augmentation and abdominoplasties, as well as various reconstructive procedures.
Issued 1995

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Instructional Experience

Clinical Faculty Member
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
Plastic Surgery Residency Program
San Francisco, CA
1985-1998
Clinical Faculty Member
University California San Francisco
Department of Surgery
San Francisco, CA
1983-1989

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Publications

Kulick, Michael I. “Viral Hepatitis: Key to Early Retirement.” Dental Student Journal .55 (1977): 38-56.

Kulick, Michael I., Ernest, K., Zerwek, J., et al. “Successful Auto-Transplant of Adenomatous Parathyroid Tissue in Four Patients.” America Federation for Clinical Research. October 1978.

Kulick, Michael I., Lewis, N. S., Bansal, V., et al. “Hyperosmolarity in the Burn Patient: Analysis of an Osmolal Discrepancy.” Journal of Trauma. 20 (1980): 223.

Kulick, Michael I., and Lopez, R. “Immunological Aspects of Thermal Injuries.” Annals of Plastic Surgery. 7 (1981): 252.

Kulick, Michael I., Brent, B., Ross, J., et al. “Perichondral Arthroplasty: Orientation of the Graft’s Active Surface.” Journal of Hand Surgery. 9 (1984): 213.

Kulick, Michael I., Braslow, R., and Hentz, R. “Injectable Ibuprofen: Preliminary Evaluation of Its Ability to Decrease Peritendinous Adhesion.”

Kulick, Michael I. “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.” Medical Examination Review Book. Vol. 27, 4th ed. Medical Examination Publishing Co. Inc., 1985.

Kulick, Michael I. “Management of Maxillo-Facial Trauma.” Hospital Medicine. January, 1985.

Kulick, Michael I., Wong, R., Falces, E., et al. “Silver Sulfadiazine: Identification of Possible Adverse Effects.” Annals of Plastic Surgery. 14 (1985): 401.

Kulick, Michael I., Kilgore Jr., E. S., and Newmeyer, W. L. “Pseudotendon Formation after Flexor Tendon Injury.” Journal of Hand Surgery. 10A September (1985): 638-640.

Kulick, Michael I., and Kim, H. D. “In-Vivo and In-Vitro Effectsof Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents on Collagen Synthesis.” Surgical Forum. October,1985.

Kulick, Michael I., Smith, S., and Hadler, K. “Oral Ibuprofen: Evaluation of Its Effect on Peritendinous Adhesions and Wound Healing. A Laboratory Investigation.” Journal of Hand Surgery. January, 1986.

Kulick, Michael I., (co-author). “Section of Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery.” ECFMG FMG Examination Review Book. Part 2, 6th ed., New York: Medical Examination Publishing Co. Inc., 1986.

Kulick, Michael I., Gordillo, G., Savadi, T., Kilgore Jr., E. S., and Newmeyer, W. L. “Long Term Analysis of Patients That Underwent Surgical Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.” Journal of Hand Surgery. January, 1986.

Kulick, Michael I., Korman, J., and Sergot, T. “Case Report: 2 year Follow-Up Paraffin Injection for the Treatment of Baldness.” Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. January, 1987.

Kulick, Michael I., and Winslow, J. “Emergency Treatment of Hand Injuries.” Hospital Physician. September, 1987.

Kulick, Michael I. “Topical Minoxidil: Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia.” Annals of Plastic Surgery. Vol. 3 (1988): 273.

Kulick, Michael I. “The Hand Certification Review Book.” Medical Examination Review Book. Elsevier Publishing Company, January, 1990.

Kulick, Michael I. “Treatment of Head Injuries by Non-Physicians.” Hospital Physician. January, 1990.

Kulick, Michael I. “Evaluation of the KTP Laser in Aesthetic Surgery.” Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Vol. 20 (1996): 53-57.

Kulick, Michael I., Hootan, D. “Breast Implantation and the Incidence of Upper Extremity Somatic Complaints.” Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Vol. 21:105-109, 1996.

Kulick, Michael I., Mele, J., and Lee, D. “Laser Blepharoplasty: Is it Safe?.” Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Vol 22:9-11, 1998.

Kulick, Michael I. Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York, New York: Springer- Verlag Inc., Oct. 1997.

Oseroff, A., Kulick, M., Keller, G.,et. al. “Light-Reactive Tin Ethyl Etiopurpurin (Purlytin) for Photodynamic Therapy of Common Cancers: A Phase I Study in Human Patients.” Submitted J. Am. Acad. of Derm., June 1998.

Kulick, Michael. “Using Intense Pulsed Light Technology in a Plastic Surgery Practice.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Jan./Feb. 2001.

Kulick, Michael, I., Mullholland, Stephen, Seckel, Brooke, R., “Treatment of Dyschromia.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Jul./Aug. 2003.

Kulick, Michael, I., “Evaluation of a combined laser-radio frequency device (Polaris WR) for the non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles.” J. of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2005; 7:87-92.

Kulick, Michael I. “Evaluation of the combination of radio frequency, infrared energy and mechanical rollers with suction to improve skin surface irregularities (cellulite) in a limited treatment area.” Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. 2006; 8: 185-190.

Kulick, Michael I., Gajjar, Nupoor A. “Analysis of Histologic and Clinical Changes Associated With Polaris WR Treatment of Facial Wrinkles.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal. January/February 2007.

Kulick, Michael I., “Evaluation of a non-Invasive, Dual-Wavelength Laser-Suction and Massage Device for the Regional Treatment of Cellulite.” Plast and Recon Surg, 2010, 125: 1788-1796.

Kulick, Michael I., “Back to Basics: Understanding the Terminology Associated With Light- and Energy-Based Technology.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal. October 2011.

Kulick, Michael I., “Commentary on : Bleeding Risks of Herbal, Homeopathic, and Dietary Supplements: A hidden Nightmare for Plastic Surgeons?” Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2012;32 (3): 347-348.

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Presentations

“Hepatitis: The Key to Early Retirement.” American Dental Association National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, May 1975.

“Hyperosmolarity and the Report of an Osmolal Gap.” American Burn Association National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 1979.

“Propylene Glycol and Its Effect on Renal Function.” National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX, April 1979.

“Setting up a Burn Unit and Establishing a Burn Team.” Medical College of Honduras, La Ceiba, Honduras, September 1980.

“Complications of Wound Healing.” California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Monterey, CA, March 1981.

“Perichondral Arthroplasty: Orientation of the Graft’s Active Surface.” American Association for Hand Surgery, Hawaii, October 1982.

“Evidence of Immune Complex Renal Disease in Burn Patients.” American Burn Association Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 1983.

“An In-Vivo and In-Vitro Analysis of Propylene Glycol: A Vehicle Used in Silver Sulfadiazine Cream.” American Burn Association Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 1983.

“Identification of Antibodies Reacting with Sulfadiazine in Burn Patients.” American Burn Association Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 1983.

“Injectable Ibuprofen: Preliminary Evaluation of Its Ability to Reduce Peritendinous Adhesions.” American Society of Hand Surgery, Anaheim, CA, March 1983.

“Differential Diagnosis of Oral Lesions.” Medical College of Western Samoa, Samoa, June 1983.

“Facial Palsy: Various Causes and Treatment.” College of Honduras, La Ceiba, Honduras, January 1984.

“Oral Ibuprofen: Evaluation of Its Effects in Peritendinous Adhesions and Wound Healing.” California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Maui, HI, April 1984.

“Evaluation of Oral Ibuprofen Effect on Inflammation and Tensile Strength.” American Association of Hand Surgery, Acapulco, Mexico, November 1984.

“A Study of Patients Who Underwent Surgical Release for Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.” American Society of Hand Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, January 1985.

“Problems of Scar Formation after Hand Injuries.” Poster Session, American Society of Hand Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, January 1985.

“Primary Treatment of Hand Injuries.” Far Eastern University Medical College, Manila, Philippines, February 1985.

“In-Vivo and In-Vitro Effects on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents on Collagen Synthesis.” American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL, October 1985.

“Aesthetic Surgery: What Can and Can’t Be Done.” Northern California Health Center, San Francisco, CA, October 1985.

“Advances in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.” California Dental Hygienist Association, Monterey, CA, November 1986.

“Cosmetic Surgery: Is It for Me?” California Dental Hygienist Association, Monterey, CA, November 1986.

“Wound Care and Burn Injury Management.” Hospital Consortium of San Mateo County, Burlingame, CA, July 1987.

“Advanced Facial Contouring Symposium.” Lipoplasty Society of North America, San Diego, CA, February 1989.

“Cosmetic Surgery: Trends for the 1990’s.” Commonwealth Club, San Francisco, CA, March 1990.

“Preliminary Investigation of Lasers in Cosmetic Surgery.” 7th Annual Advances in Plastic Surgery Symposium, Beverly Hills, CA, August 1992.

“The KTP Laser and Sculptured Fibers in Aesthetic Surgery.” 4th Congress Asian Pacific Association for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Singapore, October 1992.

“Minimally Invasive Cutaneous Laser Surgery.” Western Institute for Laser Treatment, Santa Barbara, CA, October 1992.

“Lasers in Aesthetic Facial Surgery.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Boston, MA, April 1993.

“Role of Laboratory Tests in Evaluation of Somatic Upper Extremity Pain.” California Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Napa, CA, May 1995.

“Role of Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery.” California Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Napa, CA, May 1995.

“XIIIth Biennial Congress Instructional Courses.” International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, September 1995.

“Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery.” International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, October 1995.

“Laser Re-Surfacing: Long Term Evaluation.” Canadian Plastic Surgery Society, Whistler, Canada, February 1996.

“Advances in Laser Applications.” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL, May 1996.

“Advanced Applications of Lasers for Vascular and Pigmented Lesions.” California Society of Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, March 1997.

“Surgical Applications of Lasers.” Harvard Aesthetic Symposium, Vail, CO, March 1997.

“Laser Symposium: The Role of Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery.” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York, NY, May 1997.

“Laser Resurfacing for Pigmented Patients.” Emerging Technologies in Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, May 1997.

“Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery: Recent Advances.” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Los Angeles, CA., April 1998.

“Using Lasers for Hair Removal.” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dallas, TX, May 1999.

“Using Lasers for Hair Removal.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Orlando, FL, May 2000.

“Using Lasers for Hair Removal.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, May 2001.

“Using Intense Pulse Light Technology in Plastic Surgery Practice.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, May 2001.

“Using Intense Pulse Light Technology/Photorejuvenation in Plastic Surgery Practice.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, April 2002.

“Arnica Montana: Fact or Fiction.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, April 2002.

“Use of IPL for Photo-rejuvenation of non-facial areas.” International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sydney, Australia, August 2003.

“Re-pigmentation of Facelift Scars; Analysis of 15 Patients.” International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sydney, Australia, August 2003.

“Utilizing UVA and UVB energy for scars and stretch marks.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Diego, CA, October 2003.

“Use of Radio Frequency {RF} for the non-ablative reduction of facial wrinkles.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, April 2004.

“The Utilization of Radio Frequency (RF) for the reduction of cellulite and/or facial wrinkles.” The 9th International Congress of Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Bangkok, Thailand, December 2004.

“Laser Hair Removal”, “Use of IPL in Private Practice”- “RF to Reduce Facial Wrinkles.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2005.

“Non Ablative Skin Rejuvenation.” Aesthetic Panel, American Society of Plastic Surgery, National Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, September 2005.

“Non-ablative technology for facial rejuvenation.” Instructional Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, rlando, Florida, April 2006.

“Non Ablative Skin Rejuvenation.” Aesthetic Panel, American Society of Plastic Surgery, National Meeting, San Francisco, CA. September 2006.

“Non-ablative technology for facial rejuvenation.” Instructional Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, New York, April 2007.

“Non-ablative technology for facial rejuvenation.” Instructional Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Diego CA, April 2008.

“Latest Treatment for Cellulite – Non-invasive, dual laser device.” IMCAS Meeting, Paris France, January 2009.

“Emerging New Trends in Technology.” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas Nevada, May 2009.

“Course Director – Cosmetic Medicine,” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Boston MA, May 2011.

“Course Director – Cosmetic Medicine,” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, May 2012.

“Course Director – Cosmetic Medicine,” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, New York, April 2013.

“Course Director – Cosmetic Medicine,” American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, Calif April 2014.

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Community Involvement

Member of Board of Directors
Child Abuse Prevention Society
San Francisco, CADirect 80-member organization to raise money for the goal of purchasing and operating a San Francisco-based shelter for abused children. Services of the shelter include emergency help and counseling for parents and children through a “talk line.” The center also serves as a respite facility for children in urgent need, and has active counselors who provide ongoing therapy to troubled families.
1989-2007
Past President, Member of Board of Directors and Active Member of The Guardsmen
San Francisco, CAGoverned 150 active member organization of businessmen who raised money to send underprivileged children to summer camp.
1986-1994

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Foreign Travel

Member of Interplast Society

Traveled extensively throughout Mexico, Honduras, the Philippines and Samoa. The mission of this organization is to perform courtesy surgeries on hundreds of impoverished patients who have burn injuries, hand injuries and congenital deformities such as cleft lip and palate abnormalities.

1977-1985

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