DANIEL E. ROUSSO, M.D., F.A.C.S.
President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Dr. Daniel E. Rousso specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for over twenty years. A prominent and skilled surgeon with an office in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Rousso is internationally renowned for his contributions to the field of facial plastic surgery, which has led him to currently serve as the new President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). His past experience with AAFPRS includes being a Director of a Fellowship Program, which trains young physicians under the support of AAFPRS, while also serving on the Board of Directors for six years. As president, he will represent over 2,800 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons throughout the United States - whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck.

In addition to his responsibilities with the AAFPRS, Dr. Rousso has served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and as the President of the International Society of Hair Replacement Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Board of Hair Replacement Surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Rousso is an active member of the AAFPRS FACE-to-FACE Program – an organization that provides complementary care to individuals who suffer facial deformities due to circumstances beyond their control such as deformities at birth, domestic violence, and war.

Dr. Rousso attended Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia, where he earned his medical degree.  He completed his residency at Emory University, and his Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rousso was voted “Best Doctors in America” for several years and counting. As an expert in the field, he has appeared on national and local television talk and news programs and has been quoted frequently in major magazines and newspapers. He is the author of several publications on facial plastic surgery and has been the director of multiple courses teaching other physicians the artistry and techniques of these procedures.

About the AAFPRS:
The AAFPRS is the world's largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons with more than 2,800 members – whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck. Academy fellows are Board certified and subscribe to a code of ethics.  In addition, the AAFPRS provides consumers with free information and brochures as well as a list of qualified facial plastic surgeons in their area by visiting the AAFPRS Web site, www.aafprs.org.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Rousso or the AAFPRS, please contact:
Misty Koons or Jessica Lieberman at Behrman Communications: 212-986-7000 mkoons@behrmanpr.com / jlieberman@behrmanpr.com

DONN R. CHATHAM, M.D.
Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Clinical Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Louisville Medical College

Dr. Donn R. Chatham has specialized in Facial Plastic Surgery for nearly twenty-four years.  A prominent and skilled surgeon with offices in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Albany, Indiana, Dr. Chatham currently serves as the Past President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), having previously served on the AAFPRS Board of Directors for six years.  As Past President of the AAFPRS, Dr. Chatham leads the world’s largest specialty association that represents over 2,700 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons across the globe.

Board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology, Dr. Chatham is an active participant in FACE TO FACE, the AAFPRS’ non-profit organization which provides complimentary consultations, surgery, counseling and support to devastated victims of domestic abuse who otherwise would not be able to afford reconstructive or facial plastic surgery treatment.  Moreover, Dr. Chatham is involved in other international programs which has enabled him to offer his medical expertise and services to patients in need in other countries, as well.

In addition to his responsibilities with the AAFPRS, Dr. Chatham is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as well as a member of the Kentucky Medical Association, Indiana Medical Association, Jefferson County Medical Society, American Medical Association, and served as president of the Floyd County Medical Society in Indiana and served as chairman of the Floyd County (IN) Board of Health for several years.  Furthermore, Dr. Chatham is currently a Clinical Instructor at the University of Louisville Medical College, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in Kentucky, as well as a Senior Advisor for the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, and serves as an examiner for their annual certification exam in Washington, DC.

Dr Chatham has authored several peer- reviewed articles pertaining to facial plastic surgery including two chapters on “ethics in facial plastic surgery” and a 2008 publication dealing with the “difficult patient. In addition he lectures at various facial plastic surgery annual symposia.

Dr Chatham has always had a passion for the arts, specifically the fine visual arts, and minored in art in college.  He sustains his passion through painting, drawing, and museum and gallery courses.  According to Dr. Chatham, “the practice of facial plastic surgery is a combination of art, sculpture, beauty and science as well as psychology.  Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is a natural application of these interests and talents.”

Dr. Chatham graduated from Georgetown College in Kentucky cum laude, as an undergraduate and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville.  He completed his internship at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and conducted his residency at the University of Tennessee Department Of Otolaryngology. Following this, he completed a one year fellowship in facial plastic surgery with Dr E. Gaylon McCollough in Birmingham, AL. as an approved AAFPRS fellowship.

He returned to his home state to begin practice in 1986. He is married to Janet, a pharmacist, and they have 2 children.

About the AAFPRS
The AAFPRS is the world's largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons with more than 2,700 members – whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck.  Academy fellows are Board certified and subscribe to a code of ethics.  In addition, the AAFPRS provides consumers with free information and brochures as well as a list of qualified facial plastic surgeons in their area by visiting the AAFPRS Web site, www.aafprs.org

To schedule an interview with Dr. Chatham or the AAFPRS, please contact: Marjorie Wolfe or Shone Jemmott at Behrman Communications: 212-986-7000 mwolfe@behrmanpr.com / sjemmott@behrmanpr.com

Vito C. Quatela, M.D.

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology ? Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Rochester

Vito Quatela, MD, FACS specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for more than two decades. Dr. Quatela currently serves as the Past President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world?s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons ? whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck.

Dr. Quatela is Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Otolaryngology Department - Facial Plastic Surgery and fulfills the role of preceptor for an annual AAFPRS Fellowship. He is also an annual Board Examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) certification examinations.

His practice extends beyond traditional facial plastic surgery by offering computer generated facial analysis, non-surgical treatments, and healthy skin care program at Q- the Medical Spa; hair restoration via micro follicular unit grafting (hair transplant) is offered at The Quatela Center for Hair Restoration. Dr. Quatela, with over 19 years of hair restoration experience, is Board Certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. In addition, Dr. Quatela also operates an ambulatory surgical center, located at the Linden Oaks Medical Campus in Rochester, NY.

Dr. Quatela has been published in multiple medical journals and publications and is also acknowledged as a distinguished educator, evidenced by his many national and international Professorships and Lectureships. His expertise and consultation in the field of facial plastic surgery is sought after by national advisories and health councils; research review committees; universities; and health & science agencies both nationally and internationally. Dr. Quaetela has also been featured in numerous printed publications as well as a guest speaker on MSNBC.

His human compassion is exemplified by his involvement in AAFPRS? national domestic violence project of ?Face to Face? and in his formation of HUGS (Help Us Give Smiles) Foundation, Inc. in 2003. HUGS supports an annual Medical Mission for children in Quito, Ecuador that provide medical care to children and adolescents suffering from deformity or conditions that are remedied or alleviated through plastic surgery with a focus on microtia correction. Dr. Quatela also devotes his time locally on the board of CURE Childhood Cancer Association.

Dr. Quatela attended the University of Rochester as an undergraduate and Northwestern University, where he earned his medical degree. He served Facial Plastic Fellowships at Tulane and Oregon Health Science Universities. With a deep commitment to family and tradition, Dr. Quatela resides with his wife and three children in Rochester, NY. In his spare time, Dr. Quatela is a fly fisherman, wine collector, and audiophile.

Peter Hilger, M.D.

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor and Director, University of Minnesota

Dr. Peter Hilger specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for twenty six years. His experience in teaching reconstructive techniques, performing ongoing research, and participation in scientific meetings all ensure patients receive the best surgical care. Dr. Hilger currently serves as the Past President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons with more than 2,700 members – whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck.

Dr. Peter Hilger is an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota. He has been active in teaching and clinical research at the University for more than a decade. While his practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial, head and neck surgery, from cosmetic procedures to post-traumatic reconstruction, aesthetic surgery is the major emphasis and rhinoplasty is the most common procedure, with over 170 performed each year. Other prevalent procedures include the face lift, blepharoplasty, and the brow lift. Trauma reconstruction is not as prevalent with Dr. Hilger as in previous years, but his extensive experience has served as an excellent foundation for his aesthetic work.

Dr. Hilger has authored over two dozen articles and made more than fifty scientific presentations on the subject of facial plastic surgery. He is also an active member of the AAFPRS Face-to-Face Program – an organization that provides complementary care to individuals who suffer facial deformities due to circumstances beyond their control such as deformities at birth, domestic violence, and war. During the warfare in Croatia in the early 1990’s, Dr. Hilger made four trips the region to provide and teach facial reconstruction. Additionally, since the inception of the Face-to-Face Program, he has donated his time and expertise to victims of domestic violence in the United States and beyond.

Dr. Hilger earned his Master of Science and Medical Degrees from the University of Minnesota and is among the few fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons in the Twin Cities. He completed his fellowship in Boston with Richard Webster- a former AAFPRS President and highly regarded teacher. His fellowship included clinical fellow status in the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary Department of Otolaryngology from the Harvard Otolaryngology program. He is also certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Ira D. Papel, M.D.  

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

In practice for more than 18 years, Dr. Ira Papel specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery. He has proven many times that knowledge of new advances in medical techniques, combined with extensive surgical experience are the tools that allow him to provide the best possible patient care. He currently serves as the Past President the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world.

Dr. Papel is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an Associate Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Otolaryngology, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco. He has served as co-director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Johns Hopkins since 1992, as well as Vice President for Public Affairs for the AAFPRS.

Dr. Papel has held leadership positions within other professional organizations, including presidency of the Maryland Society of Otolaryngology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the AAFPRS. On the academic side he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and as Associate Examiner of the American Board of Otolaryngology. As an authority in the field, Dr. Papel has published a widely-used textbook titled, “Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.” Additionally, he has also authored many articles that have been published in medical journals and is frequently invited to speak at United States and international plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Papel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), and obtained his Medical Degree and general surgery training at Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA). He resides in Lutherville, MD with his wife and two children.

President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

In practice for more than 18 years, Dr. Ira Papel specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery. He has proven many times that knowledge of new advances in medical techniques, combined with extensive surgical experience are the tools that allow him to provide the best possible patient care. He currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world.

Dr. Papel is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an Associate Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Otolaryngology, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco. He has served as co-director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Johns Hopkins since 1992, as well as Vice President for Public Affairs for the AAFPRS.

Dr. Papel has held leadership positions within other professional organizations, including presidency of the Maryland Society of Otolaryngology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the AAFPRS. On the academic side he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and as Associate Examiner of the American Board of Otolaryngology. As an authority in the field, Dr. Papel has published a widely-used textbook titled, “Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.” Additionally, he has also authored many articles that have been published in medical journals and is frequently invited to speak at United States and international plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Papel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), and obtained his Medical Degree and general surgery training at Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA). He resides in Lutherville, MD with his wife and two children.

Steven Pearlman, M.D.  

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY

Dr. Steven Pearlman is a New York facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and teacher. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Founding President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society.

Dr. Pearlman is dual board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. His backgrounds in both fields provide him with expertise and understanding for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. He has been practicing facial plastic surgery for 15 years, and currently has a private practice on New York City’s prestigious Park Avenue. Dr. Pearlman has served as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world. He is an active member in the organization’s pro-bono programs, including FACE TO FACE: International and FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project.

Dr. Pearlman has authored numerous scientific publications including book chapters on rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift and facial laser resurfacing. He has been named to the Castle Connolly Guide, How to Find the Best Doctors: New York Metro Area. As an expert in the field, he has appeared on national and local television talk and news programs and has been quoted frequently in major magazines and newspapers.

Dr. Pearlman attended Medical School and did his residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. He resides in New York City.

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Columbia
University School of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY

Dr. Steven Pearlman is a New York facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and teacher. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Founding President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society.

Dr. Pearlman is dual board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. His backgrounds in both fields provide him with expertise and understanding for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. He has been practicing facial plastic surgery for 15 years, and currently has a private practice on New York City’s prestigious Park Avenue. Dr. Pearlman has served as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world. He is an active member in the organization’s pro-bono programs, including FACE TO FACE: International and FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project.

Dr. Pearlman has authored numerous scientific publications including book chapters on rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift and facial laser resurfacing. He has been named to the Castle Connolly Guide, How to Find the Best Doctors: New York Metro Area. As an expert in the field, he has appeared on national and local television talk and news programs and has been quoted frequently in major magazines and newspapers.

Dr. Pearlman attended Medical School and did his residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. He resides in New York City.