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Fahad Mawlood - General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
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Shawngela Pierce
11 years of experience
United States of America, Sedona
Seek Within You

Shawngela Pierce

11 years of experience
Dr. Shawngela Pierce is an author and a practitioner of naturopathic medicine, specializing in the utilization of qigong and the power of affirmations for self-healing and wellness. She has developed a mediation DVD demonstrating a 5-animal qigong meditation and conducts wellness, spiritual, women's, meditation, and healing retreats.Read more
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United States of America, Seattle
Larrabee Center for Plastic Surgery

accreditations:

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American College of Surgeons

Dr. Wayne Larrabee is a board-certified, award-winning physician with decades of experience helping his patients regain youthful, vibrant appearances. At the Larrabee Center for Plastic Surgery, he provides a variety of facial surgery and non-surgical treatments, including Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport®, facial fillers, and Kybella® Injectable Submental Fat Treatment. He also offers Coolsculpting & CoolTone and laser services. Dr. Larrabee is a true expert in his field, and his patients rave about their experiences and results.

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United States of America, Houston
Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center
Dr. Marcia V. Byrd is a pioneer in minimally invasive anti-aging techniques with over 30 years of experience. She is highly experienced in Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction (WAL) and Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) for enhanced results in a shorter period of time. Dr. Byrd offers customized treatment for each patient and specializes in treating lipedema. She recommends anti-inflammatory diets and regular, low-impact exercise for managing lipedema.Read more
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Hg Jhgj
24 years of experience
3.5
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Hg Jhgj

24 years of experience
United States of America, Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic
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Julia Agapov
18 years of experience
United States of America, Milwaukee
SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care

Julia Agapov

18 years of experience

Regional Medical Director (WI) | Glaucoma, MIGS, and Anterior Segment Surgeon at SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean

 

OFFICE ADDRESS

SSM Health/Davis Duehr Dean
Madison, WI 53705

FORMAL EDUCATION

2006-2007    Glaucoma Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

2003-2006   Residency: Metro Health Hospital, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

2002-2003   Internship: Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY

1999-2002    D.O.: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), Old Westbury, NY

1991-1997    M.D.: Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Sept 2021 – Present  Regional Medical Director, SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care

Sept 2020 – Sept 2021  Associate Medical Director, SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care

2017 – Sept 2020  Chief Glaucoma Services, SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care

2014 – Present  Glaucoma Physician, SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care

2014 – Present  Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

2007 – 2014   Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Glaucoma Society

American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology

American Osteopathic Association

Madison Ophthalmologic Society

EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES (PEER REVIEW)

2019-2021 Reviewer, European Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Journal of Glaucoma

2017-2018 Reviewer, European Journal of Ophthalmology

2016 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2015 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2014 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2013 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2012 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2011 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2010 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2009 Reviewer, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

2009 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2008 Reviewer, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

2008 Reviewer, Archives of Ophthalmology

2008 Reviewer, European Journal of Ophthalmology

2008 Reviewer, Journal of Glaucoma

2007 Reviewer, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

2007 Reviewer, European Journal of Ophthalmology

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

The American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS)

2024   AOCOO-HNS treasurer 

2020-Present Board Of Governors Member

2018 Ophthalmology Course Director, May 2-4

2016 – Present Educational Committee

SSM/Davis Duehr Dean

    2020 - Present Regional Associate Medical Director

    2018 - Present Operational Committee

    2015 - Present Quality Improvement Committee

    2015 - 2020 MQIC Committee

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

    2010-2013 Clinical Financial Analysis Committees

    2012-2014 Clinical Working Group

    2013 Service Chief of Glaucoma

INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

2021 UW Madison Grand Rounds Presentation, March 19th “Micro-Invasive Glaucoma surgery”

2021 SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Clinical Challenges, March 6th “Micro-Invasive Glaucoma surgery”

2020 1st Simposium Oftalmologico, Santa Rosa, Honduras, February 7-8 “Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)”

2019 SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Clinical Challenges, March 9th “OCT in Glaucoma”

2018 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, May 3-6, Program Chair

2016 Mid-year seminar, October 8, 9, 2016 Program Chair

2014 The American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, October 18, 2014 Glaucoma Original Paper Moderator

2014 Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Discipline at the 98th Annual Clinical Assembly of the AOCOO-HNS Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ, May 8, 2013. “Ask the Experts: Glaucoma Panel and Case Discussions”.

2013 The American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA, November 19, 2013. “Glaucoma Original Paper Moderator (Part 1)”

2013 Current Concepts, Continuing Education for Optometrists, Madison, WI, September 7, 2013 “Canaloplasty and MIGS”.

2013 The American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS), September 22, 2013, Detroit, MI. “Alternatives to Trabeculoplasty”.

2012 University of Wisconsin, Grand Rounds, Madison, WI, August 3, 2012. “Canaloplasty”.

2012 The American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS), May 9-12, 2012. “Glaucoma Panel: Controversy in Glaucoma Laser and Surgery”.

OPHTHALMOLOGY EXPERIENCE

2024 2 two-week ophthalmology mission trips, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

2023 Ophthalmology mission trip, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

2022 Ophthalmology mission trip, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

2021 Ophthalmology mission trip, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

2020 Ophthalmology mission trip, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

2019 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

2018 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, FL

2018 American Glaucoma Society meeting, New York, NY

2017 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

2016 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ

2016 American Glaucoma Society meeting

2012 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Fort Lauderdale, FL

2011 American Glaucoma Society, Dana Point, CA

2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL

2010 Extraordinary Ophthalmology, Madison, WI

2010 Residents Day, Milwaukee, WI

2010 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

2009 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Austin, TX

2008 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

2019 University of Wisconsin, Medical Students: Patient Doctor Society: Hands-on Ophthalmic Exam teaching session, 4-hour practical skills-transfer course

2019 University of Wisconsin, Residents: Secondary Glaucoma Presentation, December 2019

2019 University of Wisconsin, Midwest Regional Phaco Course, Residents and Fellows, Wet Lab, Madison, WI, August, 2019

2018 University of Wisconsin, Medical Students: Patient Doctor Society: Hands-on Ophthalmic Exam teaching session, 4-hour practical skills-transfer course, November 10, 2018.

2017 University of Wisconsin, Medical Students: Patient Doctor Society: Hands-on Ophthalmic Exam teaching session, 4-hour practical skills-transfer course, December 16, 2017.

2017 University of Wisconsin, Midwest Regional Phaco Course, Residents and Fellows, Wet Lab, Madison, WI, August 17, 2017.

2016 University of Wisconsin, Medical Students: Patient Doctor Society: Hands-on Ophthalmic Exam teaching session, 4-hour practical skills-transfer course, March 12, 2016.

2015 University of Wisconsin, Medical Students: Patient Doctor Society: Hands-on Ophthalmic Exam teaching session, 4-hour practical skills-transfer course, March 16, 2015.

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United States of America, Maryland
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Head of the Pediatric Heart Transplantation Department, Heart Surgeon

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United States of America, Maryland
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Center, Cardiologist

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United States of America, Maryland
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Cardiac Surgeon, Specialist in congenital heart disease treatment

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United States of America, Princeton
Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro
United States of America, Princeton
Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro

Mammologist

Specializes in breast surgeries

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United States of America, Princeton
Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro

Orthopedics and Traumatology

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United States of America, Princeton
Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro
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Eric Klein
3.5
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United States of America, Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic

Urologist

Head of the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute

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Joseph P. Iannotti
3.5
0 reviews
United States of America, Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic

Orthopedist

Head of the Orthopedic & Rheumatologic Institute

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Tommaso Falcone
3.5
0 reviews
United States of America, Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic

Gynecologist

Head of Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute

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Andre Machado
14 years of experience
3.5
0 reviews
United States of America, Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic

Andre Machado

14 years of experience

Neurologist

Head of the Neurological Institute

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United States of America, Houston
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Surgeon

Head of Surgery Department

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Doctor's visit price on request
Removal of spinal cord tumor $43700 - $90000
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United States of America, Houston
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Pediatric oncologist

Head of Pediatric oncology Department

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Doctor's visit price on request
Removal of spinal cord tumor $43700 - $90000
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