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SCHOLASTIC TRAINING
PRE-MEDICAL EDUCATION University of Florida, 1951-1952 Louisiana State University Date of Graduation, 1955 Degree: B.S. MEDICAL EDUCATION L.S.U. School of Medicine Date of Graduation, 1959 Degree: M.D. INTERNSHIPS: Southern Baptist Hospital - July, 1959 - June, 1960 New Orleans, Louisiana RESIDENCIES OR FELLOWDHIPS Charity Hospital of New Orleans (L.S.U. Service - Dermatology & Syphilology) July, 1963 - June, 1966 LICENSURES Louisiana - 1959 CERTIFICATION Dermatology and Syphilology - Nov. 17, 1969 Dermatopathology - Board Certified Cosmetic Surgery - 1985 TEACHING APPOINTMENTS Tulane University School of Medicine Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine June , 1970 to 1984 HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONS Charity Hospital of New Orleans Visiting Physician (Past) East Jefferson Hospital Consulting Physician (Past) Southern Baptist Hospital Staff Physician (Past) Montelepre Memorial Hospital - 1988 to 1997 Doctor's Hospital - 1988 to 1990 Kenner Regional Medical Center - 1994-2000 North Shore Regional Medical Center - 2000 to Present University Hospital (Consultant) - 1998 - to Present LifeCare Hospital - 2000 - 04/01/07 Kenner Regional Medical Center New Orleans Baptist & Chalmette Campuses MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS Brooks Aerospace Medical School Primary Course Aviation Medicine July, 1960 (3 months) 4510 th U.S.A.F. Hospital Luke Air Force Base Phoenix, AZ Chief Aviation Medicine Chief Occupational Medicine Chief Military Public Health October, 1960 - May, 1963 12th U.S.A.F. Hospital Cam Ranh Bay, Viet Nam Chief Dermatology and Syphilogy and Specialty Consultant in S.E. Asia Flight Surgeon July, 1966 - August, 1967 U.S.A.F. Medical Referral Center Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi, MS Chief Dermatology Service Consultant for Surgeon General for S.E. Region (USA) Flight Surgeon September, 1967 - July, 1970 MILITARY HONORS AND DECORATIONS 1. Air Force Commendation Medal (Meritorious Service, 1960 - 1963) 2. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Cuban Crisis 3. Bronze Star (Meritorious Service in Viet Nam, 1966 - 1967) 4. Air Medal with 3 Clusters (Combat Flying Missions in Viet Nam, 1966 - 1967) 5. Air Force Service Ribbon 6. National Defense Ribbon 7. Viet Nam Service Ribbon (1966 - 1967) 8. Viet Nam Combat Ribbon with Scroll (1966 - 1967) 9. Outstanding Unit Citation Ribbon (1967 - 1970) 10. Veterans of Foreign Wars Member - 1970 to Present HONORS AND AWARDS 1. National Honor Society (Honorary) - 1950 2. Alpha Epsilon Delta (Honorary, Pre-Med) - 1954 3. First Prize - Peterkin Paper Competition - Original Paper, Louisiana Dermatological Society - November, 1965 4. Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery & Oncology (1979 - 1992) 5. Who's Who, South and Southwest, U.S. International (1978 - 2002) 6. World Congress Leader, Cosmetic Surgery, by American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (1987 - Present) 7. AACS Annual Banquet, Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 2-14-87 - awarded a plaque and certificate as a World Congress Leader 8. Certificate of Appreciation from the Mayor of the City of New Orleans for contribution to the city - May 6, 1987 9. Presidential Perspectives, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery & Oncology, February, 1990 10. Association of Surgical Faculty, American Academy of Dermatology, 1990-2002 11. American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award, '75-'93 / '94-'04 12. University of Vienna, Department of Dermatology, II, Meeting of Austrian Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery Society: Guest Speaker - April 18-25, 1991 13. Dermatology Speaker's Bureau, GLAXO Pharmaceutical Company sponsor- 1991 - 1992 14. Physician's Recognition Award - American Medical Association - For the years 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, valid from June 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004 15. Physician's Recognition Award - American Medical Association - For the years 1991 and 1992 - valid January 1, 1993 16. Physician's Recognition Award - American Medical Association - For the years 1993 and 1994 - valid January 1, 1995 17. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - for 25 years of dedicated and exemplary service, Charter Member Recognition Award and the Past President Distinguished Service Award/Founders Award - Dr. Farber was one of the original founders of the ASDS in 1972 18. American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery - Service Award for Special Contribution in Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery - San Francisco, CA, November 1995 19. National Leadership Award - Physician's Advisory Board - 2000 - 2002 20. RNC Presidential Victory Team - awarded Certificate of Merit for Dedication, Sacrifice and Commitment - November 2002 21. Top Physician in Louisiana - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 22. Dermatology Foundation, Scholars Circle Certificate and Membership - 2002. 23. National Republican Congressional Committee 2003 Physician of the Year Award 24. Pioneers in Hair Transplant Surgery (Panel) - Award for "Pioneer in Hair Restoration Surgery" bestowed by International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - Oct. 17,2003 25. Pioneers in Hair Transplant Surgery - Award "In Recognition of Efforts in Creating Educational Programs in the field of Hair Restoration, for freely sharing knowledge with other physicians, and for pioneering the early development of “Hair Restoration Surgery." 26. National Republican Congressional Committee 2003 - National Leadership Award presented to George Farber M.D. Honorary Co-Chairman Physician's Advisory Board 27. Regional Advisory Board, on Pigmentary Disorders – Galderma Laboratories, L.P. One year Appointment --- May 2005 to May 2006 28. Louisiana State Medical Society - Committee on Public Health Committee Appointment - three-year term beginning January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007 29. Southern Medical Association, Awarded: Physician Emeritus Status, 2005 30. Appointed to American Society Dermatologic Surgery Preceptorship Program as a Nationally Recognized Expert in Dermatologic Surgery. The Appointment is on an annual basis 2000-2005 31. Award of The Imperial Dragon of Viet Nam, October 2005. 32. Consumer Research Council of America; America’s Top Physicians, 2006 33. American Academy of Dermatology; Lifetime Membership 34. Global Directory of Who’s Who, Honoring Executives and Professionals 2007 |
BOARD CERTIFICATION
1. American Board of Dermatology - 1969 2. American Board of Cosmetic Surgery - 1985 3. Board Eligible in Dermatopathology MEDICAL SOCIETIES PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ( Past / Present ) PARISH: a. Orleans Parish Medical Society Date: 1959 - 1984 b. St. Bernard Parish Medical Society Date: 1989 - 1992 STATE: Louisiana State Medical Society Date: Since 1959 NATIONAL: American Medical Association Date: Since 1959 1. Air Force Society of Internists and Allied Specialists 2. American Academy of Dermatology 3. Association of Military Dermatologists 4. International Society of Cosmetic Surgery 5. New Orleans Graduate Medical Assembly (1980) 6. South Central Dermatological Association 7. Southern Medical Association - 1966 to Present 8. American Academy of Dermatology 1963 - Present 9. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (Founding Faculty Member, Treasurer - 6 years, Vice President (1977), President-Elect (1978), President (1979), Advisory Council (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983) 10. American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons (Charter Member), Board of Directors - 1974 – 1980 organization merger with AACS 11. Louisiana Dermatological Society (Past Secretary) 12. James W. Burks - Zola Cooper Memorial Clinicopathologic Seminar (Co-Director, Secretary/Treasurer) 1970-1984 13. Dermabrassion and Chemical Peel Seminar and Symposium (Director/Faculty) 1974-1992 14. Hair Transplant Seminar (Faculty) 1972 - 1983 15. Third International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck (Program Coordinator for Dermatologic Papers) - 1975 16. Kenner Dermatological Society (Secretary/Treasurer) 1982 - 1992 (Founder) (No longer active organization) 17. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (1985 - Present) - Treasurer 1987 - 1989, Board of Trustees 1980 - 1992,Chairman of the Educational Committee 1990-1992 18. International Dermatopathology Society – 1974 - 1983 19. Metropolitan New Orleans Cosmetic Surgery Society (Charter Member, Secretary/ Treasurer) 1985 - 1992 (no longer active organization 20. Louisiana Medical Political Action Committee 1986 - Present 21. The American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Inc. 1986 - 1991 22. The Louisiana State Medical Society Membership Committees - - - - - - - -1. Key Control Physicians - Past
24. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. - Member 1988 - 1991 25. American Board of Cosmetic Surgery - Examiner 1990 - 1991 Certifying Examination - Review Course Faculty 1991 26. International Society of Dermatology – 1980-1998 27. St. Bernard Medical Society 1989 - Date 28. Louisiana State Medical Society – 1989 - Date 29. American Medical Association – 1989 - Date 30. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology - Affiliate Member, 1990 to Present 31. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery/Member of Strategic Planning Committee - 1990 32. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery - Associate Editor - April 1990 35. Professor, Head of Residency Training Department - Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, Inc. 1990 to Present 36. Medical Director, Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery, Post Graduate Fellowship Program - Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, Inc. (DBA Burks-Farber Clinics) - Sponsored by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery & ASDS 37. American College or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Full Fellow 1991-Present) 38. International Hair Transplant Society - 1992 - 2000 39. American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery - 1992 - 2000 (Founder/President organization united with AACS 40. The International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, Inc. - 1993 - 2000 41. Dermatologic Radiotherapy Society - December 1993 - 1995 42. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1997 – Present; currently Secretary, Louisiana Chapter 43. Kenner Medical Society 1998 - Presentuo CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 1. Annual Meetings/Courses of: American Academy of Dermatology Southern Medical Association - Derma Section Practical Skin Pathology - Liberty, NY (9/81) 2. James W. Burks - Zola Cooper Memorial Clinicopathologic Seminar (1970-1983) 3. Hair Transplant Seminar (1972 - 1983) 4. Scientific Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Chicago - Annually, '81, '82, '83 5. Cutaneous Surgery Course 6. Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar and Symposium 7. Advanced Surgery Symposium - Director (American Academy of Dermatology) 8. Third International Symposium on Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck 9. American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons 10. Basic Science Course in Dermatologic Surgery (May 16, 1982) Manila, Philippines 11. University of Colorado School of Medicine Course (Practical Skin Pathology), October 17-22, 1982 12. James W. Burks - Zola Cooper Memorial Clinicopathologic Seminar (1982-1983) 13. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL (September 24-26, 1982) 14. Medical College of Virginia - Richmond, VA (October 7-10, 1982) 15. Southern Medical Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA (October 30 - November 2, 1982-1983) 16. American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons - Los Angeles, CA (November 20-21, 1982) 17. Hair Transplant Session, New Orleans, LA (December 1-3, 1982) - AACS 18. American Academy of Dermatology 1982 Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA (December 4-9, 1982) 19. Seminar on Cutaneous Surgery, Sponsored and Directed by George A. Farber, M.D. for Practicing Dermatologists (August 15-20, 1983) Clinical Demonstrations, Instructions and Principles in Cutaneous Surgery for Dermabrasion, Skin Cancer Surgery, Chemical Peel, (Exfoliation), Hair Transplant, Blepharo- plasty, Face Lift, Xenologous Implantations/Transplants, Liposuction, and Routine Scapal Surgery. Forty-six (46) patients demonstrations in above procedures. 20. Louisiana Derma Society - New Orleans, LA - 1/16/83 21. Louisiana Derma Society - New Orleans, LA 3/06/83 22. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Meeting - Williamsburg, VA 3/27/83 23. Louisiana Derma Society - New Orleans, LA 4/17/83 24. ASDS/NU/Derma/Chem Peel - Chicago, IL 5/18/83 25. Postgraduate Course in Dermatopathology - Newport Beach, CA 7/31 - 8/5/83 26. AACS Annual Meeting - Minneapolis, MN 9/10 - 9/11/83 27. SMA Scientific Assembly - Baltimore, MD 11/6 - 11/9/83 28. AACS Meeting - Chicago, IL 1/21-22/84 29. Sixth National Symposium on Hair Replacement Surgery - Palm Springs, CA 3/29 - 4/1/84 30. AACS Scientific Program - New York, NY 6/13-15/84 31. AACS Congress for Hair Replacement - New York, NY 6/16-17/84 32. Tulane University Medical Center - New Orleans, LA - Current Concept of Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Collagen, Silicone - 7/4-8/84 33. AACS Special Meeting - Chicago, IL - 8/25-26/84 34. AACS Fourth Annual Meeting - Los Angeles, CA - 1/20/85 35. AACS Special Meeting - Chicago, IL - 6/18/85 36. AACS Meeting Cosmetic Surgery in the Non-Caucasian - San Francisco, CA 9/27-29/85 37. AACS Second Annual Meeting - Los Angeles, CA - 1/10-12/86 38. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Meeting - Eighth National Symposium on Hair Replacement - Hot Springs, AR 2/6-8/86 39. Montelepre Memorial Hospital Cosmetic Surgery Seminar - New Orleans, LA 4/9/86 and 6/8/89 40. American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Fourth Liposuction Workshop - New Orleans, LA 5/2-4/86 41. American Society of Liposuction Surgery - Philadelphia, PA - 2/11-13/86 42. AACS, World Congress - New Orleans, LA - 10/15-19/86 ( G. A. Farber, M.D. Director) 43. Hair Restoration Revision Surgery, AACS - 1/13/87 44. AACS - American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Third Annual Scientific Meeting - Los Angeles, CA - 2/13/87 "Hair Restoration Revision Surgery" - Moderator and Panelist - 2/15-17/87 45. National Blue Cross / Blue Shield Consultant Panel, 1987 46. AACS - World Congress on Hair Transplantation - Los Angeles, CA 5/21/87 47. Kenner Dermatology Society - Kenner, LA 5/28/87 48. National Medical Association 92nd Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly Los Angeles, CA 8/1/87 49. AACE in conjunction with The American Society of Liposuction Surgery, 4th Annual Scientific Meeting - Century City, CA 2/5-7/88 50. The International Symposium on Hair Replacement Surgery - Los Angeles, CA 3/17-20/88 51. The International Societies of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery, World Congress on "New Concepts in Contouring Surgery Oslo, Norway - 5/21-24/88 - G.A. Farber, M.D. Moderator full day program, "Dermatologic Concepts of Facial and Body Contouring" 52. World Congress on Cosmetic Surgical Rejuvenation of the Face, Body and Extremities - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 10/28-30/88 53. Marshall University School of Medicine - Huntington, West Virginia - Clinical Asst. Professor in Dept. Family and Community Health 1998 to Present 54. 8th Annual Dermatology Convention - University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine - 6/23-24/89 55. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Fall 1989 Scientific Program - New Orleans, LA 9/22-23/89 56. World Congress on Chemical Peel, Dermabrasion, Soft Tissue Augmentation, Liposuction presented in coordination with the AACS in cooperation with the ASLS, Washington, D.C. - 10/20-22/89 - G.A. Farber, M.D. Program Chairman, Moderator, Panelist and Surgeon for the Surgical Workshop 57. North Texas Dermatologic Surgery Society - "Dermabrasion & Chemical Peeling" discussed by Dr. George Farber, founding member and past President of the ASDS and former surgical course director of the AAD - 11/15/89 58. American Academy of Dermatology Meeting - San Francisco, CA - 12/1-3/89 59. AACS/ASLA, 6th Annual Scientific Meeting on New Technology and New Procedures in Cosmetic Surgery - Los Angeles, CA - 1/12-14/90 - G.A. Farber, M.D. Moderator for 2 Concentrated Learning Sessions and 1 Lecture Session 60. ASDS - 17th Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting - Maui, Hawaii - 2/13-17/90 61. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Advance Course on Hair Replacement Surgery - an International Symposium - Birmingham, AL - 3/24-27/90 62. AACS/ASLS, World Congress on Hair Replacement Surgery - Dallas, Texas 4/13-15/90 - G.A. Farber, M.D. Moderator for 1 Session on "Scalp Reductions (Male Pattern Reductions), and Problem Alopecia Cases." G.A. Farber, M.D., Moderator/Round Table Discussion on Hair Replacement Surgery Panel 63. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, AMA/PRA, participated in Management of of Cutaneous Malignancies - Baton Rouge, LA - May 12, 1990 64. AACS - Live Patient Workshop - "Skin Rejuvenation Incorporating Derma- brasion and Chemical Peel" - New Orleans, LA - 10/26-28/90. G.A. Farber, M.D., Program Co-Chairman and Surgeon for Surgical Workshop, and Lecturer. 65. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology - Las Vegas, Nevada - November 26, 1990. Guest Lecturer - Presentation "Dermatological Surgical Rehabilitation of Scarring Alopecia". 66. American Academy of Dermatology 49th Annual Meeting - Atlanta, GA - 12/1-6/90 67. AACS - The Seventh Annual Scientific Meeting featuring "Entering a New Decade in Facial and Body Contouring" - Los Angeles, CA - 1/25-27/91. G.A. Farber, M.D., Faculty and Speaker - Presentations: "Chemical Peel", "Difficult Cases and Complications of Dermabrasion/Chemical Peel" and "Dermabrasion" 68. American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc. - March 3, 1991 - San Diego, CA - 2 presentations / Dermabrasion, Cutaneous Skin Surgery - Guest Lecturer and Guest Moderator for program 69. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - Lake Buena Vista, Florida - March 13-17, 1991. 70. University of Vienna, Department of Dermatology, II, Meeting of Austrian Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery Society: Guest Speaker - April 18-25, 1991 71. New Jersey Society of Cosmetic Surgery 11-2-91, Newark, NJ, "Chemical Peel, Cosmetic and Therapeutic" and "Scarring Alopecia" 72. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology - November 5, 1991, New Orleans, LA - "Chemical Peel Procedures for Dermatologists". 73. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Educational Foundation Review Course in Cosmetic Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ - October 13, 14, 15, 1991 "Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery: Flaps and Grafts, Skin Lesions, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Hair Transplant and Laser Surgery". 74. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 8th Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles, CA - February 14, 14, 16, 1992. Dr. Farber was Moderator for panel on Liposuction/Lipoaugmentation under Local Anesthesia, Introduction as Educational Foundation Chairman and Past President - Presentation on Hair Transplantation and Scalp Reduction Surgery. 75. "Live Patient Workshop" Skin Rejuvenation Incorporating Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel" - April 22, 23, 24, 1992. Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute in cooperation with the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Metropolitan New Orleans Cosmetic Surgery Society and the Kenner Dermatology Society, New Orleans, LA. George A. Farber, M.D., Pro- gram Chairman and physician in charge of all Live Patient Surgical Demonstra- tions. 76. World Congress on New Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London, England - October 10, 11, 12, 1992. Member of International Faculty - Presentation: "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel as a Combined Treatment and Cosmetic Approach". 77. Workshop Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, DERMBRASION & CHEMICAL PEEL / EMCOPRIVATKLINIK, Bad Duerrnberg/Salzburg, AUSTRIA - September 29, 1992. Visiting Professor - lecture: "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel - Clinical and Academic Applications". Clinical demonstration of dermabrasion and chemical peel on live patients. 78. American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery presents Farber Chemical Peel Symposium and Live Patient Workshop in cooperation with Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute and the Metropolitan New Orleans Cosmetic Surgery Society - 22nd Annual Symposium and Seminar - George A Farber, M.D., Program Chairman, March 12, 13, 14, 1993 - New Orleans, LA. Comprehensive Chemical Peel Symposium. 79. International Hair Transplant Society, Dallas, TX - April 30, May 1 and 2, 1993. Presentations: "Hair Transplant for Repair of Diseased Scalp Tissue" "Scarring Alopecias - Surgical Correction by Hair Transplant Procedures" "Scarring Alopecia - Surgical Correction" 80. First Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, Philadelphia, PA - May 14-16, 1993. Presentations: 1. "Glycolic acid and other simple peels - 2. "Trichloroacetic acid and enhanced non-phenol peels - 3. "Phenol peels and combined peels" 4. "Panel discussion on chemical peels" Dr. Farber participated with Drs. Fulton and Weakley in the chemical peel program which included the above talks. 81. 1993 Fall Meeting - American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Minneapolis, Minnesota - September 29 - October 1, 1993. On Panel for Contemporary Concepts in Alternative Peels...Presentation: "Chemical Peel Agents and their Usefulness, and Treatment of Various Disorders of the Skin". 82. 17th Anniversary of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and 19th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Dermatological Society, Taipei - CHINA - November 13-14, 1993. Presentation: "Chemical Peel and Dermabrasion". 83. Kee Lung Medical School Dermatology Residency Department - China, November 11, 1993 - Presentation: "dermabrasion" 84. Association of Surgical Faculty Mtg at AAD Washington, D.C., December 4-9, 1993. Presentation: "Hair Restoration for Severely Burned Scalp" "Effective Treatment of Onycholysis and Split Nails" 85. Hair Replacement Surgery/An International Symposium - Education and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Advanced Major Course - Birmingham, AL - March 3-6, 1994 Presentations: "Treatment of Scarring Alopecia" 86. The American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery - World Congress on Hair Restoration, Camino Real San Salvador - July 2-4, 1994. Presentations: "Pre and Post Operative Medications for Hair Transplant Procedures" "Hair Restoration for Scarring Alopecia" "Scarring Alopecias Amenable to Hair Transplant Procedures" 87. American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, Key Persons Strategic Meeting, State- Watch Program - Atlanta, Georgia - September 16, 17 and 18, 1994. 88. American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, Annual Membership & Scientific Meeting, 23rd Annual Farber Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel Symposium, and Marketing & Management Techniques by James Polakof - New Orleans, LA - October 5-8, 1994 - Meeting Chairman - Moderator - Live Surgical Demonstrations - Presentations: "The Multiple Use of Peel Procedures". 89. Southern Medical Association - Orlando, FL - November 3-6, 1994 - Clinical Pathological Conference (4 hours), Scientific Presentation (3 hours), Scientific Session (3 hours a.m. and 3 hours p.m.) - Presentation of paper - 5 hours, "Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Surgical Rehabilitation". 90. American Academy of Dermatology 53rd Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA - February 4-9, 1995 - Presentation at the Association of Surgical Faculty Program - "Repair of Leukoderma Secondary to Superficial Cryotherapy". 91. Medical Hair Restoration in association with AAARS - in Orlando, Florida - March 4, 5, 6, 1995 - Guest lecturer and Ex-officio Chairman. 92. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - 25th Anniversary Meeting of Founders and Past Presidents, Hilton Head, SC - May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1995. 93. International Congress & Symposium on Facial Rejuvenation & Oculoplastic Surgery - Graduate City Hospital and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, May 19, 1995 - Presentation: "Multiple Uses for Therapeutic and Cosmetic Application of Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel". 94. The American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery - Annual and Scientific Meeting and Third International Congress of Lipoplasty - November 16-19 - in San Francisco, CA. Presentations: Thursday, November 16, 1995 - "Newest in Skin Preparation and Peeling - Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel"; Friday, November 17, 1995 - "Chemical Peel, the Multiple Uses". 95. World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons - Orlando, Florida. Presentation: "Scarring Alopecia". Sunday, February 25, 1996. CONTINUING MEDICAL ACTIVITIES ( Cont'd ) 96. "Surgical Treatment of Scarring Alopecias" - Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology, King Saudi University - College of Medicine - Saudi Arabi, 3-10-96. 97. "Chemical Peeling" - Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology - King Saudi University College of Medicine - Saudi Arabia - 3-11-96. 98. "Dermabrasion for Cosmetic and Therapeutic Indications" - Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology, King Saudi University - College of Medicine, Saudi, Arabia - 3-11-96. 99. "Multiple Uses of Chemical Peel & Dermabrasion" - New Orleans, LA - 10-27-96. 100. "Surgical Treatment for Scarring Alopecia" - Manila, Philippines (AAARS) - 2-7-97. 101. "Multiple Uses of Dermabrasion" - Manila, Philippines (AAARS) 2-7-97 World Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery. 102. "Dermabrasion and Hair Transplant Procedures" - Cebu, Philippines - Dermatology Society Meeting - 2-10-97. 103. "The Use of Minocycline in Dermatology" - Cebu, Philippines - Dermatology Society Meeting - 2-10-97. 104. "Reconstruction of Scarring Alopecia" - Live Surgery Workshop for the Advanced Hair Transplant Surgeon - Orlando, FL - April 27, 1997. 105. "Principles of Risk Management" Live Surgery Workshop for the Advanced Hair Transplant Surgeon - Orlando, FL, April 27, 1977. 106. "Clinical Approach to Aging Skin" - World Congress on Skin Health and Beauty - Los Angeles, CA - 11-15-97. 107. "Biology of Aging" - World Congress on Skin Health and Beauty, Los Angeles, CA - 11-15-97. 108. "Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Epidermal Exfoliation" - World Congress on Skin Health & Beauty, Los Angeles, CA - 11-17-97. 109. "Dermabrasion, A Very Useful Cosmetic and Therapeutic Modality", Los Angeles, CA - 11-17-97. 110. "Unusual Hair Transplants" - American Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Orlando, FL - 3-8-98. 111. "Risk Management for Cosmetic Surgeons" - American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Orlando, FL - 3-8-98. 112. "Pre and Post-Operative Medication for Hair Transplant Surgery" - American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Orlando, FL - 3-8-98. 113. "Ethics in Cosmetic Surgery" (presentation and panel) - American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Orlando, FL - 3-8-98. 114. "Aspects of Various Types of Chemical Peels & Combination of Different Peels" (4 hour course), Second European Congress on Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London, May 8, 1998. 115. "Dermabrasion for the Chronic Disease of the Face and Tattoo Removal - sponsored by the Second European Congress on Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London, May 9, 1998. 116. "Hair Transplantation and Scalp Reduction for Scarring Alopecia", sponsored by the Second European Congress on Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London, May 9, 1998. 117. "Pre and Post-Operative Medications for Hair Transplant Surgery and Report of an Unusual Hairplant Surgery Case". San Salvador, CA, October 1, 1998, World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. 118. "Chemical Peels", San Salvador, CA, October 1, 1998, World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. 119. "The Multiple Uses of the Dermabrasion Procedure", San Salvador, CA, Oct 1, 1998, World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. 120. "Surgical Rehabilitation of Scarring Alopecias", San Salvador, CA, Oct 1, 1998, World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. 121. "Disseminated Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus with Extensive Scarring Alopecia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma" - Southern Med. Assn., New Orleans, Nov 21, 1998, 92nd Annual Scientific Assembly. 122. "The Art and Role of Dermabrasion in Facial Rejuvenation" (Keynote Speaker) North American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, Tucson, AZ, Dec 11, 1998. 123. The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) 4th Annual Cosmetic Surgery Symposium, "Perioral and Gingival Cosmetic Surgery", New Orleans, January 15-16, 2005. PROFESSIONAL, TEACHING, and ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Chief Flight Surgeon, Tactical Air Command, Luke AFB, Arizona, 1960 - 1963 Hospital Commander, Chief Medical Officer, USAF (MC) Sanford Naval Air Station, Bay of Pigs Invasion Special Forces, 1961 - 1962 Chief Resident, Dermatology, LSU, 1966 Chief, Dermatology Service, Viet Nam, 1966 - 1967 Consultant, Pacific Forces, in dermatology and venereal diseases, 1966 - 1967 Chief, Department of Dermatology, Keesler Air Force Base Hospital, Mississippi, 1967 - 1970 Consultant to Surgeon General, Southeast Region, 1967 - 1970 Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Intern and Resident Training Staff, Keesler Air Force Base Hospital, 1967 - 1970 Chairman, Association of Military Specialists, Annual Program at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, 1968 Assistant Professor, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1970 - 1974 Associate Professor, Dermatology, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1974 - 1984 Professor, Dermatology, Preceptorship Residency Training Program, American Osteopathic Association (Residency Training Program), College of Dermatology, 1984 - 1997 Professor, Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, 1998 - 2003 Residency Program, American Academy of Practicing Specialists, Division of Dermatology, Residency Training Program Post-graduate Fellowship Program, 1 or 2 years, Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery, sponsored by American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery, 1992 - 2000 Zola Cooper Clinical Pathological Conference held annually in conjunction with the Southern Medical Association, privately sponsored, by the Burks-Farber Dermatology Clinics, 1969-1984, appointed Co-Director, Co-Moderator, Secretary-Treasurer, 1970-1979, President and Secretary- Treasurer, 1978-1984 Preceptorship and Training Director for Residency Training in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 1985 – 2005. The sponsoring and credentialing organization is the American Association of Physician Specialists. The training program is a three (3)-years structured specified preceptorship training of qualified physicians, leading to board certification by a successful completion of a certifying examination. |
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PRESENTED
"Review of the Literature and Presentation of 35 Documented Cases of Weber-Christian Disease and Association with Lymphoma Disease." Presented at the Louisiana Dermatological Society Meeting, November 1965. "Treatment of Severe Reiter's Disease with methotrexate." Presented at the Louisiana Dermatological Society Meeting, November 1965. "Statistics From Study of 35 Cases of Weber-Christian Disease." Presented to the USAF Society of Internal Medicine and Allied Specialists, February 1966. "Methotrexate for Treatment of Severe Reiter's Disease." Presented to the USAF Society of Internal Medicine and Allied Specialists, February 1966. "Light and Electron Microscopy of Reiter's Disease." Presented to the USAF Society of Internal Medicine and Allied Specialists, February 1966. "Venereal Disease in Vietnam (SEA)." Presented to the Society of Air Force Physicians, February 1968. "Interesting Dermatological Conditions Peculiar to Vietnamese People." Presented to the Society of Air Force Physicians, February 1968. "Dermatology in Vietnam (SEA)." Presented at the Louisiana Dermatological Society Meeting, November 1968. "Chlorprothixene for Effective Treatment of Herpes Zoster Neuralgia." Presented to the Society of Air Force Physicians, February 1969. "Epiloia Family with Malignant Brain Tumor (Astrocytoma)." Presented to the American Academy of Dermatology, December 1969. "Report of Additional Case of Server Reiter's Disease Responding to Oral Methotrexate." Presented to the Society of Air Force Physicians, February 1970. "Hair Transplants for Male Pattern Baldness: Long-term Subjective Evaluation." Presented to the Southern Medical Association, November 1971. "Chlorprothixene Therapy for Herpes Zoster Neuralgia." Presented at the Southern Medical Association, November 1972. "Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Lymphocytic Leukemic Infiltrate." (Farber, GA, Burks, JW, Brown, GR). Presented at the Zola Cooper Clinicopathologic Seminar (Southern Medical Association), November 1972. "Reticulum Cell Sarcoma." (Farber, GA, Burks, JW, Hegre, AM, Brown, GR). Presented at the Zola Cooper Clinicopathologic Seminar (Southern Medical Association) November 1973. "Local Anesthesia for Skin Surgery." Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (Surgical Course), December 1973. "1) Local Anesthesia. 2) Office Emergency Procedures." Presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (Basic Science Meeting), 1973. "1) The Future of Hair Transplantation. 2) Patient Selection and Psychological Factors." Presented at the Hair Transplant Symposium (Hot Springs, Arkansas) - February 1974. "Osteoma Cutis." Presented at the National Medical Association Meeting, July 28, 1974. "Treatment of Pain and Infection of Herpes Zoster." Presented to the American Academy of Dermatology, December 1974. "Occult Leukemia Diagnosed by Skin Biopsy." Presented to the South Central Dermatological Association, February 1975. "Patient Selection and Motivation." Presented at the 1st Annual Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar and Symposium, October 1975. "Dermabrasion vs. Chemical Peel." (Panel Moderator) 1st Annual Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar and Symposium, October 1975. "Anesthetics, as Applied to Cutaneous Surgery."Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology, December 6, 1975. "Office Surgery."Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (Cutaneous Surgery Course), December 6, 1975. "Treatment of Minor Cosmetic Problems." (Panel participant) American Academy of Dermatology, December 7, 1975. "Patient Selection and Anesthesia." Presented at the Hair Transplant Seminar, February 1976. "What's New, Good and Bad in Hair Transplant." Presented at the Hair Transplant Seminar, February 1976 and February 1977. "The Technique of Dermabrasion." Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (Cutaneous Surgery Course),December 5, 1976. "Patient Selection and Motivation." Hair Transplant Seminar, Hot Springs, Arkansas - February 1977. "What's New, Good and Bad in Hair Transplant Procedures." Hair Transplant Seminar, Hot Springs, Arkansas, - February 1977. "Vitamin B-12 Induced Acne." Southern Medical Association, 1977. "Dermabrasion vs. Chemical Peel." Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana - September 1977. "Open Discussion, Questions and Answers."Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar & Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana - September 1977. "Don't Meddle with The Nettles." Southern Medical Association, October 1977 "Football Acne - an Acneiform Eruption." Southern Medical Association, 1977. "Anesthesia for Skin Surgery." American Academy of Dermatology, 1977. "Consultation and Evaluation of Hair Transplant Patients."American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (Hair Transplant Seminar)Miami, Florida - February 1978. "Contraindications to Hair Transplant Surgery."American Society for Dermatology Surgery (Hair Transplant Seminar),Miami, Florida - February 1978. "Panel on Patient Selection." American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (Hair Transplant Seminar), September 1978. "Contraindications to Hair Transplant Surgery." American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (Hair Transplant Seminar), September 1978. "Dermatologic Pre-surgical History and Patient Evaluation."American Academy of Dermatology (Advanced Cutaneous Surgery Course), December 1978. "Introduction and Dermatologic Pre-surgical History and Patient Evaluation." American Academy of Dermatology (Advanced Surgery Symposium) Chicago, Illinois - December 5, 1979. "Patient Selection and Motivation." 6th Annual Hair Transplant Symposium and Workshop,Hot Spring, Arkansas - January 25-27, 1979. "Indications / Contraindications of Local Anesthesia."6th Annual Hair Transplant Symposium and Workshop, Hot Springs, Arkansas - January 25-27, 1979. "Selection of Patients for Surgery." New York Hair Transplant Symposium (Faculty member), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. New York - September 13-16, 1979. "Dermabrasion." American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana - March 15, 1980. "Dermabrasion, a Surgical Procedure." American Academy of Dermatology, (Director, Advanced Dermatologic Excision Surgery Symposium), New York - December 10, 1980. "History of Dermabrasion." Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar. Sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Northwestern University School of Medicine,Chicago, Illinois - May 15-16, 1981. "Description of Basic Procedures." Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar. Sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine,Chicago, Illinois - May 15-16, 1981. "Informed Consent." Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar. Sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois - May 15-16, 1981. "Patient Instructions, Handouts, Informative Documents for Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel." Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar. Sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois - May 15-16, 1981. "Rhinophyma-Surgical Treatment." American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA - November 20-21, 1982. "Multiple Trichoepitheliomas and Possible Basal Cell Epitheliomas Developing from Trichoepitheliomas." Case No. 13 presented 29th Annual Meeting of the James W. Burks - Zola Cooper Memorial Clinicopathologic Seminar, Atlanta, GA - November 1, 1982. "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel." American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - March 26, 1983. "Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis." American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - March 27, 1983. "Trichloroacetic Acid Exfoliation for Minor Pathologic Lesions of the Face, Forehead, Scalp and Extremities." American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons - September 10, 1983. "Informed Consent" - Same Meeting. "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel" - Same Meeting."Complications Using Punch Autografts." The International Congress for Hair Replacement Surgery, New York, N.Y., American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons Annual Meeting- June 14, 1984. "Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery." Montelepre Memorial Hospital Public Seminar -April 1986 and June 18, 1986. "Unusual Hair Transplants." American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery World Congress on Hair Transplant Hair Replacement, Los Angeles, CA - May 21, 1987. "Keloids, Treatment and Management." National Medical Association, 92nd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, New Orleans, LA - August 1, 1987. "Hair Restoration Revision Surgery." American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Third Annual Scientific Meeting,Los Angeles, CA - February 13-14-15, 1987. "Dermabrasion Complications and Treatment of Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel." American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA - February 2-7, 1988. "Hair Replacement for Scarring Alopecias." American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery, Los Angeles, CA - March 17-20, 1988. Moderator for three (3) hour seminar on Hair Transplant Technique. AAFPRS - March 3-19, 1988. "Dermatologic Concepts of Facial and Body Contouring." Dr. Farber moderator for full day program. The International Societies of Cosmetic Surgery in conjunction with the American Society of Liposuction Surgery, World Congress on "New Concepts in Contouring Surgery" -Oslo, Norway - May 21-24, 1988. "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel." International Society for Cosmetic Surgery World Congress, Oslo, Norway - May 21-24, 1988. "Keloids, Enigma in Contouring Surgery." International Society for Cosmetic Surgery, World Congress, Oslo, Norway May 21-24, 1988. "Juxtaposition flap for Removal and Repair of Side by Side Lesions," "The Double S Reduction Skin Flap: Variation of the Square or O-Z Flap," "Cardiac Arrhythmia Developing During a Face Peel Utilizing Phenol and Trichloroacetic Acid." 82nd Annual Scientific Assembly of the Southern Medical Association - November 6-9, 1988. "Trichloracetic Acid: Light Peeling for Mild Actinic Damage", "Chemical Peel, Dermabrasion, Collagen, Silicone, Sclerotherapy". American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Society of Liposuction Surgery 5th Annual Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA - January 13-14-15, 1989. "Instrumentation for Cutaneous Surgery and Sterilization", "Flaps, Concepts, Principles and Classification", Dermatologic Surgery Workshop II, Flaps Surgical Laboratory". (Invited Guest Speaker) 18th Annual Convention, Puerto Rico Dermatological Society - June 23-24, 1989. "TCA Peels, Techniques and Efficacy", "Acne and Acne Scarring", "The Aging Skin, Peel and Dermabrasion." World Congress on Chemical Peel, Dermabrasion, Soft Tissue Augmentation, Liposuction, Liposuction, Washington, D.C. - October 20-22, 1989. "Dermatologic Surgery", "Chemical Peel", "Soft Tissue Augmentation, Collagen, Fibril and Silicon". (Invited Guest Speaker) Otsuka Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Tokyo, Japan - October 28, 1989. "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel", visiting lecturer, North Texas Dermatologic Society (2 hour lecture program), (Invited Guest Speaker), November 15, 1989. "Dermabrasion, for Acne, Keratosis, Tattoos, and Scar Revision", Program Chairman and Moderator for three (3) sessions, AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA January 12-14, 1990. "Rehabilitation Hair Transplant", American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 17th Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Maui, Hawaii - February 13-17, 1990. "Complications of Hair Transplantation", Hair Replacement Surgery International Symposium,Birmingham, Alabama - March 24-27, 1990. "Scarring Alopecia and Hair Replacement", Hair Replacement Surgery International Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama - March 24-27, 1990. "Punch Autograft Procedures for Scarring Alopecia", American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, World Congress on Hair Replacement Surgery, Dallas, Texas April 13-15, 1990 "Tissue Expansion in Scalp Reductions", (Moderator of Panel) American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, World Congress on Hair Replacement Surgery, Dallas, Texas April 13-15, 1990. "Repair of Problem Alopecia Cases by Combination Scalp Reduction and Autograft Procedures", American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dallas, Texas - April 13-15, 1990. "Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) Destroys Soft Contact Lenses", The Schoch Letter, Vol. 40, No. 5, May 1990. "Management of Cutaneous Malignancies", Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center,Baton Rouge, LA - May 12, 1990. "Skin Rejuvenation Incorporating Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel", New Orleans, LA - Ocotber 26-28, 1990. "Dermatological Surgical Rehabilitation of Scarring Alopecia", American Osteopathic College of Dermatology - Las Vegas, Nevada - November 26,1990. AAD - Atlanta, GA - 1991. "Chemical Peel", "Difficult Cases and Complications of Dermabrasion/Chemical Peel" and "Dermabrasion" presented at the 7th Annual Scientific Meeting of the AACS, Los Angeles, CA - January 25-27, 1991. "Dermabrasion" and "Cutaneous Skin Surgery", American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc., San Diego, CA - March 3, 1991. "Chemical Peel, Treatment of Aging Face", "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel, for Cosmetic and Therapeutic Application" and "Surgical Treatment of Scarring Alopecia of Discord Lupus Erythematosis" - Guest Speaker at University of Vienna, Department of Dermatology, II, Meeting of Austrian Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery Society - April 18-25, 1991. "Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery: Flaps and Grafts, Skin Lesions, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Hair Transfer and Laser Surgery", AACS Educational Foundation Review Course in Cosmetic Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ October 13, 14, 15, 1991. "Repair of Scarring Alopecia due to DLE, by Excision, Reduction and Standard Grafting", AAD, Association of Surgical Faculty, Chicago, IL - December 1991. "Dermabrasion & Chemical Peel as a Combined Treatment and Cosmetic Approach", World Congress on New Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London, England - October 10-12, 1992. "Dermabrasion & Chemical Peel - Clinical and Academic Applications", Workshop Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, Bad Duerrnberg/Salzburg, Austria - September 29, 1992. "The Multiple Uses of Peel Procedures", Program Chairman / American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery presents Farber Chemical Peel Symposium and Live Patient Workshop, New Orleans, LA - March 12-14, 1993. "Hair Transplant for Repair of Diseased Scalp Tissue", "Scarring Alopecias, Surgical Correction by Hair Transplant Procedures", "Scarring Alopecia, Surgical Correction", International Hair Transplant Society, Dallas, TX - April 30, May 1 & 2, 1993. "Glycolic Acid and other Simple Peels", "Trichloroacetic Acid and Enhanced Non-Phenol Peels", and Combined Peels", "Panel Discussion on Chemical Peels", "Scarring Alopecia / Surgical Correction", First Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, Philadelphia, PA - May 14-16, 1993. "Chemical Peel Agents and their Usefulness, and Treatment of Various Disorders of the Skin", 1993 Fall Meeting / American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Minneapolis, MN - September 29 - October 1, 1993. "Chemical Peel and Dermabrasion", 17th Anniversary of Chang Chug Memorial Hospital and 19th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Dermatological Society, Taipei, China - November 13-14, 1993. "Dermabrasion", Kee Lung Medical School Dermatology Residency Department,China - November 11, 1993. "Hair Restoration for Severely Burned Scalp", Effective Treatment of Onycholysis and Split Nails", "Annual American Academy of Dermatology", Washington, D.C. - December 4-9, 1993. "Treatment of Scarring Alopecia", American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Birmingham, AL - March 3-6, 1994. "Pre and Post Operative Medications for Hair Transplant Procedures", "Hair Restoration for Scarring Alopecia", "Scarring Alopecia amenable to Hair Transplant Procedures", American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery, World Congress on Hair Restoration, Camino Real San Salvador - July 2-4, 1994. "The Multiple Use of Peel Procedures", "Dermabrasion", American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, New Orleans, LA - October 5-8, 1994. "Discoid Lupus Erythematosus with Extensive Scarring Alopecia Surgical Rehabilitation", Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL - November 3-6, 1994. "Repair of Leukoderma Secondary to Superficial Cryotherapy", American Academy of Dermatology, (Association of Surgical Faculty) New Orleans, LA - February 6, 1995. "Multiple Uses by Therapeutic and Cosmetic Application of Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel", International Congress & Symposium on Facial Rejuvenation & Oculoplastic Surgery", Graduate Hospital and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. "Dermabrasion & Chemical Peel", The American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, San Francisco, CA - November 16-19, 1995. "Chemical Peel", The American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, San Francisco, CA - November 16-19, 1995. "Surgical Treatment of Scarring Alopecias", Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology, King Saudi University, College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia - March 10, 1996. "Chemical Peeling", Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology, King Saudi University, College of Medicine, Saudia Arabia - March 11, 1996. "Dermabrasion for Cosmetic and Therapeutic Indications", Saudi Society of Dermatology and Venereology, King Saudi University, College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia - March 11, 1996. "Multiple Uses of Chemical Peel & Dermabrasion", New Orleans, LA - October 27, 1996, AAARS. "Surgical Treatment for Scarring Alopecia", Manila, Philippines - February 7, 1997, AAARS. "Multiple Uses of Dermabrasion", Manila, Philippines - February 7, 1997, World Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery, AAARS. "Dermabrasion and Hair Transplant Procedure", Dermatology Society Meeting, Cebu, Philippines - February 10, 1997. "The Use of Minocycline in Dermatology", Dermatology Society Meeting,Cebu, Philippines - February 10, 1997. "Reconstruction of Scarring Alopecia", Live Surgery Workshop for the Advanced Hair Transplant Surgeon, Orlando, FL - April 27, 1997, AAARS. "Principles of Risk Management", Live Surgery Workshop for the Advanced Hair Transplant Surgeon, Orlando, FL - April 27, 1997, AAARS. "Clinical Approach to Aging Skin", World Congress on Skin Health and Beauty, Los Angeles, CA - November 15, 1997, AAARS. "Biological of Aging", World Congress on Skin Health and Beauty, Los Angeles, CA - November 15, 1997, AAARS. "Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Epidermal Exfoliation", World Congress on Skin Health and Beauty, Los Angeles, CA - November 17, 1997, AAARS. "Dermabrasion, A Very Useful Cosmetic and Therapeutic Modality", Los Angeles, CA - November 17, 1997, AAARS. "Unusual Hair Transplants", American Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery,Orlando, FL - March 8, 1998. "Risk Management for Cosmetic Surgeons", American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery,Orlando, FL - March 8, 1998. "Pre- and Post-Operative Medication for Hair Transplant Surgery", American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Orlando, FL - March 8, 1998. "Ethics in Cosmetic Surgery", (presentation and panel), American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, World Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, sponsored by the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Orlando, FL - March 8, 1998. "Aspects of Various Types of Chemical Peels & Combination of Different Peels", (4 hour course) Second European Congress on Advance in Cosmetic Surgery, London, May 8, 1998. "Dermabrasion for the Chronic Disease of the Face and Tattoo Removal", sponsored by the Second European Congress on Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London - May 9, 1998. "Hair Transplantation and Scalp Reduction for Scarring Alopecia", sponsored by the Second European Congress on Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, London - May 9, 1998. "Pre- and Post-Operative Medications for Hair Transplant Surgery and Report of an Unusual Hair Transplant Surgery Case", San Salvador, CA - October 1, 1998. World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. "Chemical Peels", San Salvador, CA - October 1, 1998. World Congress of the MESO American Academy Cosmetic Surgery. "The Multiple Uses of the Dermabrasion Procedure", San Salvador, CA - October 1, 1998. World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. "Surgical Rehabilitation of Scarring Alopecias", San Salvador, CA - October 1, 1998. World Congress of the MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. "Disseminated Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus with Extensive Scarring Alopecia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma", Southern Medical Assn., New Orleans, LA - November 21, 1998, 92nd Annual Scientific Assembly. "The Art and Role of Dermabrasion in Facial Rejuvenation (Keynote Speaker) North American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery, Tucson, AZ - December 11, 1998. "Arthritis", Pfizer Saeale, New Orleans, LA - March 1, 1999. "Complications", Risk Management Panel, World Hair Society, Orlando, FL - March 7, 1999. "DMSO for Brittle Nails", American Academy of Dermatology, New Orleans, LA - March 22, 1999. "Dermabrasion for Tattoo Removal", American Academy of Dermatology, New Orleans, LA - March 22, 1999. "Current Uses for Dermabrasion in Cosmetic Surgery", Keynote Speaker, The North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery, Washington, D.C. - May 29, 1999. "Medical Legal Cosmetic Surgery, Present and Future", The North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery, Washington, D.C. - May 30, 1999. "Unusual Hair Transplant", The MESO American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery, El Salvador, San Salvador, CA - November 26, 1999. "Dermabrasion, Peeling, Laser: What do we choose?", The MESO American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, San Salvador, CA - November 27, 1999. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, Denver, CO - November 25, 2000. American Society of Dermatology, Association of Surgical Faculty, "Dermascopic Evaluation of Atypical Nevi", February 2002. American Society of Dermatology, Association of Surgical Faculty, "Computer Analysis of Digital Dermascopic of Atypical Nevi", March 2003. "The Benefits and Risks of Ultraviolet Radiation in the Sun Tanning Industry", National Meeting of the Sun Tan Industry, New Orleans, LA - August 16, 2004. SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS "CUTANEOUS SURGICAL REHABILITATION" Presented at the Louisiana State Medical Society Meeting 1970,1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978. Awards: 1973 - Second Place Ribbon 1976 - First Place Ribbon for Hair Transplant, Graphic Category Second Place Ribbon for Dermabrasion, Audio-visual Category) 1978 - First Place Ribbon First Place Ribbon - Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel Seminar. Presented at the Southern Medical Association Meeting 1970,1972, 1973, 1974, 1976 (Audio), 1977. Presented at the National Medical Association Meeting 1974. Presented at the Alabama State Medical Society Meeting(Mobile, Alabama), May 1970. Presented at the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, July 1977. Presented at the New Orleans Graduate Medical Assembly, April-May 1979. American Academy of Dermatology (1978) "Learning DermatologicSurgery", San Francisco, CA. Workshop on Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel held at Capitol Hill Hospital in accordance with the World Congress on Chemical Peel, Dermabrasion, Soft Tissue Augmentation, Liposuction, in Washington, D.C.,October 20-22, 1989. Dr. Farber was the surgeon for the Workshop held October 19, 1989. Live Patient Workshop on Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel, held at the Burks-Farber Clinics in New Orleans, LA, October 26-28, 1990. Dr. Farber and Dr. Bridenstein were the surgeons for the Workshop. Live Patient Workshop Skin Rejuvenation Incorporating Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel, held in New Orleans, LA, April 22, 23, 24, 1992 by Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute in cooperation with the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Metropolitan New Orleans Cosmetic Surgery Society and the Kenner Dermatology Society. George A. Farber, M.D., Program Chairman and physician in charge of all Live Patient Surgical Demonstrations. Workshop Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, DERMABRASION & CHEMICAL PEEL / EMCO-PRIVATKLINIK, Bad Duerrnbert/Salzburg, Austria - September 29, 1992. Dr. George A. Farber visiting professor and lecturer - "Dermabrasion and Chemical Peel - Chemical and Academic Applications". Clinical demonstration of dermabrasion and chemical peel on live patients. American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery presents Farber Chemical Peel Symposium and Live Patient Workshop in cooperation with Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute and the Metropolitan New Orleans Cosmetic Surgery Society - 22nd Annual Symposium and Seminar - George A. Farber, M.D. Program Chairman and in charge of all live patient procedures - March 12, 13, 14, 1993 - New Orleans, LA - Comprehensive Chemical Peel Symposium. COMMUNITY SERVICES - LEADERS SOCIETIES American Cancer Society (Louisiana), Director / Advisor, 1982-1983. Free Skin Cancer Detection Clinics, Co-Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 1982-1988. Free Skin Cancer Detection Clinics, Co-Sponsored by Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute, 1989-1996. Free treatment and consultation in dermatology for the New Orleans area runaway children and homeless children, 1988 to date. Free skin care and consultation for health care of the homeless (Federal), 1988 to date. Participation in health care forums for the public, sponsored by various hospitals in the metropolitan area (3), 1988. Consultant in dermatology, Doctor's Hospital, Metairie, LA, 1988. High School Team Physician: Football, Basketball, Baseball, 16 years (pro bono), 1974-1989. Leader's Society - 1995 to date. Dermatology Foundation, member, many years. Leukemia Society of America, Louisiana Chapter, Member of Board, 1995 to present. 2001 - Presidential Senior Advisory Committee 2002 - Appointment to Presidential Business Committee 2005 – Appointment as Secretary 2006 – Secretary 2007 – Secretary Free Skin Cancer & Melanoma Detection Clinic, May 6, 2006; Co-Sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, Louisiana State Medical Society, Louisiana Leukemia & Lymphoma Society EDITORIAL ADVISOR ( Past / Present ) Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 1975 - 1987. Patient Care Communication, Inc., 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Editorial Advisory Board Member, 1989-1990. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Associate Editor, 1990 - 1991. Letter to Editor published in Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology - 1998. Consultant to ABC News regarding Skin Disease. October, 1998. APPOINTMENTS Chairman, Financial Committee, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery - April 21, 1989. Chairman, AD HOC Committee, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - 1989-1991. Member, Awards Committee, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - 1989. Professor and Medical Director, New Orleans Dermatology Residency Preceptorship Training Program, American Osteopathic Association - July 1989 to present. Member, Key Controlled Physicians, Committee on Federal Legislation, Louisiana State Medical Society - 1989. Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Burks-Farber Clinics: Residency Training Program, American Osteopathic Association - 1989 to present. Chairman, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Finance Committee - 1989-1990. Elected Trustee / Director, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - 1980-1990. Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery - 1989-1992. Member Strategic Planning Committee - AACS - 1990. Member, Association of Surgical Faculty - American Academy of Dermatology - 1989 to present. Clinical Assistant Professor, Marshall University School of Medicine - 1988 - 1999.. Associate Editor of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery - 1990 - 1994. Co-Chairman Fund Raising Committee, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 1990-1991. Program Chairman, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Meetings - 1991-1992. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Educational Committee Chairman - 1991-1992. Professor Dermatology, Chairman Residency Training Department - Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, Inc. (for dermatology residents) 1985 - 2002. Medical Director, Chairman Fellowship Program, Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, Inc., Post-Graduate Fellowship in Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery, AMA credentialed for CME sponsored by American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Editorial Advisory Board - Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 1974 - 1980. |