2020 Global Online Learning & Development Summit

London, United Kingdom

Dr Firas Al-Niaimi

Dr Firas Al-Niaimi is a highly experienced consultant dermatologist, cosmetic and laser expert with over 15 years’ experience and an international standing. He trained in some of the UK’s top hospitals and currently holds an honorary consultant position at the worldrenowned St. John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St.Thomas’ Hospital where he completed an advanced fellowship in dermatologic surgery and lasers for a full year, followed by additional advanced training in various centres in the USA. He has over 150 publications in Dermatology and Lasers, making him one of the most prolific and well-published consultant dermatologists in the UK.”

Tel Aviv, Israel

Dr Ofir Artzi

Dr. Ofir Artzi is an internationally renowned expert in the field of lasers and aesthetic dermatology. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at the Technion in Haifa, Israel, he went on to specialize in Dermatology at Tel Hashomer Medical Centre in Israel.

Today, Dr. Artzi heads the centre for Aesthetic Dermatology at the department of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Medical centre. The Center for Aesthetic Dermatology is at the forefront of treatment, teaching and research in aesthetic dermatology.

Dr. Artzi has published many scientific medical articles and participates in many cosmetic clinical trials ranging from injectable cosmetic agents to lasers and topical therapies, including many clinical studies and FDA-trials.

Dr. Artzi has been voted by his peers as one of Israel Forbes Magazine Top Doctors in 2018 (including listings for cosmetic procedures as well as lasers).

Dr. Artzi is a member of many national and international dermatological and cosmetic professional associations and participates in many professional forums. He is the chairman of SCARS – the known international scar treatment conference.

He has been honoured as a guest speaker at numerous national and international aesthetic and dermatologic conferences.

Los Gatos, USA

Dr Patrick Bitter, Jr.

Patrick Bitter, Jr., M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in non-surgical treatments to improve skin health and delay aging and anti-aging medicine. He is the founder of Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology and maintains medical practices in Los Gatos, CA and Beverly Hills, CA. He graduated from the University of California with highest honors in Biology. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1986.

Glasglow, Scotland

Dr Kieren Bong

Dr  Kieren  Bong  is  a  British  cosmetic  doctor  with  a background  in  surgery.  He  is  Europe’s  leading  new generation  cosmetic  doctor  and  a  global  leader  in  non-surgical facial enhancement techniques. Dr  Bong  combines  his  creative  talents  with  his  scientific, medical aptitude for providing excellent natural and refined aesthetic  results  for  his  patients.  He  prides  himself  in  his innovative  approach  to  advanced  non-surgical  facial treatments  and  is  renowned  for  his  unique  methods  of achieving beautiful yet natural results with minimal pain and downtime. Such is his passion for delivering results which are both natural and age-appropriate for his patients, Dr Bong has developed – and trademarked – numerous advanced dermal  filler  techniques  which  have  earned  him  an international  reputation.  These  pioneering  techniques  to contour  and  sculpt  facial  shapes  and  features  with  soft tissue fillers have revolutionised the facial aesthetics industry. Internationally, Dr Bong has an outstanding reputation as a leading   lecturer,   trainer   and   expert   in   cosmetic dermatology,  having  been  an  expert  guest  speaker  at conferences and carried out training masterclasses in over 50  countries.  In  addition  to  being  a  Clinical  Lecturer  in Cosmetic  Dermatology  at  the  University  of  Southeast Norway in Norway, Dr Bong has been featured in numerous international publications and magazines.

Houston, USA

Dr Suneel Chilukuri

Melbourne, Australia

Taylor Cutler

Houston, USA

Dr Paul Friedman

Dr. Friedman, a Board-Certified Houston Dermatologist, is a leading authority on skin rejuvenation and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, as well as an experienced researcher and physician in the field of dermatologic surgery.

Dedicated to research and patient education, he has authored over 100 medical articles and textbook contributions. He co-wrote Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin and is co-Editor of the textbook Lasers and Light Source Treatment For The Skin.

He has been recognized with several awards, including the prestigious 2019 Leon Goldman Memorial Award from the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS). in addition to several awards during his medical residency.

Professional accomplishments include serving on the ASLMS Board of Directors and as Co-Chair for the Cutaneous Laser Surgery Section of several annual ASLMS conferences, and as a current member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery.

Faculty member for the Procedural Dermatology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center and also serves as one of the fellowship directors for the ASDS-accredited cosmetic dermatologic surgery fellowship program.

He is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Friedman is also on staff at Memorial-Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.

Warsaw, Poland

Dr Sylwia Godlewska

San Diego, USA

Dr Mitchel Goldman

Dr. Goldman is considered a leading medical authority around the world and has authored 14 medical textbooks, some in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions, on cosmetic and laser surgery, dermatology, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and cellulite, several of which are considered definitive medical texts in their respective fields—as well as over 300 peer-reviewed medical publications.

He is known as the godfather of sclerotherapy. Additionally, Dr. Goldman has invented many different laser procedures including the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), the Q-switched alexandrite laser for treating tattoos and pigmented lesions, the Ultrapuse CO2 laser and the laser resurfacing procedure, the long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser for treating superficial veins and the Endolumenal radiofrequency and endolumenal laser closure procedure to treat varicose veins and holds multiple treatment patents.

He also serves as a member of over 30 professional societies and a medical consultant to numerous companies, including Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Valiant, Lumenis Laser Corporation, and many others. Dr. Goldman remains extremely active in medical research and has even helped multiple new dermal fillers get FDA approval.

He is the founder and Medical Director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, medical director for West Dermatology, founder of SkinMedica, as well as a volunteer clinical professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Honorary Professor of Dermatology for the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr. Goldman is an associate editor of numerous medical journals including Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Venous Digest.

Volunteer Clinical Professor of Dermatology, University of California San Diego
Former President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Founder and President of the American College of Phlebology
Graduate of Stanford University Medical School and Boston University (Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa)

Texas, USA

Dr Thomas Hitchcock

Dr. Hitchcock has more than 15 years of research experience, including Basic Science, Proof-of-Concept, Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research across several therapeutic areas such as Cardiology, Oncology, Gene Therapy, Plastic/Facial Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Hitchcock earned his Ph.D. in Genetics from Clemson University and completed post-doctoral trainings at Duke University and Yale University in Biomedical Engineering, Vascular Biology and Therapeutics.Dr. Hitchcock serves as the Chief Science Officer for Crown Laboratories and oversees Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Research & Development for Crown and its subsidiaries. He is also the Founder of Xycrobe Therapeutics Inc.

London, United Kingdom

Dr Asif Hussein

Dr. Asif Hussein specialises in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery of the skin, including laser resurfacing. He operates from skin clinics in London, Epsom, Esher and Brighton. He is a renowned expert in cosmetic dermatology and teaches internationally in all modalities of cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. He is a Medical Director at sk:n clinics. Dr. Hussein also enjoys teaching and is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Barts & The Royal London Blizard Institute. He also runs a training academy for cosmetic dermatology. His solid knowledge and experience combined with state of the art technologies make him one of the UK’s most respected leaders in the field.

New York, USA

Dr Bruce E. Katz

Dr. Bruce E. Katz is one of the most well-regarded and sought-after board-certified dermatologists in the industry. A leading innovator, he frequently conducts clinical trials on the latest and most effective cosmetic services to help patients look their best. He regularly lends his medical opinion to top media outlets including Cosmopolitan and Dermatology Times, has been recognised with distinguished honours such as the RealSelf Hall of Fame Award, and has been named repeatedly by Castle Connolly New York Magazine as one of the best doctors in New York. Dr. Katz brings over 30 years of experience to the role of Director of JUVA Skin & Laser Centre, a premier destination for skin and body rejuvenation in Manhattan. He is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Additionally, he proudly served as past Director of the Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital. Progress in the field of dermatology is key to improving the way we address the appearance of the hair, skin, face, and body. And progress requires a dedicated dermatologist like Dr. Katz who is continuously looking for superior solutions and willing to put in the work to make them available to the public. Dr. Katz is a pioneering force behind numerous minimally-invasive and non-invasive aesthetic treatments. He is a leading innovator of advanced laser technology and internationally-recognised rejuvenation techniques.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Dr Eyal Kramer

Dr Eyal Kramer is a board certificate Plastic surgeon from Tel Aviv , Israel. He has completed his medical education in the Tel Aviv medical university, and fulfil his medical career both as a general surgeon and both as a combat doctor in the IDF, following those he continue to complete his plastic surgery internship in the Wolfson hospital , where he is until today a chief doctor and teacher for young doctors. With an excellent way to teach and explain to others,  In the past 15 years Dr Kramer have focused on face reconstruction , with an emphasis on risk management.

He has worked over the years as a trainer for the leasing aesthetics companies around the world, and nowadays he is the ambassador of Croma pharma leading their new innovation and future thinking in the aesthetics world.

In addition to his professional academic level , Dr Kramer is known to be one of the modest and honest person in the industry and that is why , people demand to come work with him

In his free time , Dr Kramer enjoys traveling on his motorcycle  to explore new territories

Hong Kong

Dr Stephanie Lam

Dr Stephanie Lam is one of a handful of female Plastic Surgeons in Hong Kong. She studied and graduated from the Chinese University of HK and completed her training in the Prince of Wales Hospital. She also received additional training at The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery.

In addition to her experience in cosmetic surgery, Dr Lam boasts extensive knowledge in reconstructive surgery and burns. She was trained in VASER Hi Definition Liposculpture by the pioneer of the technique. She is also a designated trainer for various botulinum toxin and fillers.

Dr Lam fully understands the challenges faced by women trying to look after their figure, especially when working or caring for children. With a special interest in body contouring and facial rejuvenation, she is able to suggest a variety of options, including minimally invasive ones, to help make a difference.

Brisbane, Australia

Dr Davin Lim

Dr Davin Lim is a consultant dermatologist in Brisbane, Australia. He is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologist and trained in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. His subspeciality interests include laser, surgical & procedural dermatology.

Davin is an International lecturer and is actively involved in teaching medical students, dermatology registrars & fellows. He has been on numerous advisory boards including Fraxel, Syneron Candela, Cynosure, Allergan & Galderma. This presentation will be given with no conflict of interests.

Dubai, UAE

Dr Mansi Mukherjee

Greenwich, USA

Dr Kim Nichols

Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD is a renowned board-certified, celebrity dermatologist that treats for both medical and cosmetic skincare concerns. She has been recognized world-wide for her artistic expertise in administering injectables that yield natural-looking results for clients to look and feel their best.
Dr. Nichols graduated Cum Laude at Harvard University, and attended New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship in New York City, and dermatology residency at King/Drew-Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, where she was named chief resident.

Dr Emil A. Tanghetti

Dr. Emil A. Tanghetti attended U.C. Davis, UCLA School of Medicine after only three years of undergraduate studies. Upon completing his medical studies and a one-year pathology fellowship, Dr. Tanghetti graduated first in his class and received the Dean Warren medal for academic excellence. After finishing residencies in internal medicine at Stanford University and dermatology at Harvard School of Medicine, he completed a photo-medicine fellowship at the Wellman Labs at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Tanghetti is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Tanghetti has been active in clinical studies for more than 20 years and is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant. His research interests focus on laser surgery, psoriasis, actinic keratosis, photo aging and acne vulgaris. His work has been published in journals such as Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, The Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, and Cutis. He is also a member of the editorial board of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Taiwan

Dr Jonathan Te-Peng Tseng

Dr Jonathan Te-Peng Tseng has over 25 years of education and working history in a wide range of fields, from dermatology, aesthetics, cellular therapy and hair restoration. Currently, Dr Jonathan Te-Peng Tseng is the Chief of the Department of Dermatology and Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Center, and Chairman of the Cellular Therapy Committee at Taiwan Adventist Hospital. He is also a Lecturer at the College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University. Having conducted local and international research and studies, Dr Tseng has participated in lecturing for some of the world’s leading cosmeceutical brands, has spoken at 11 global conferences and published 14 clinical papers.

San Diego, USA

Dr Edward Victor Ross

Dr.Victor Ross is an internationally renowned dermatologist specialising in laser surgery of the skin, utilising a broad array of energy-based technologies to treat a full range of cosmetic and dermatolgial skin conditions.
He is the director of Scripps Clinic Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center and a frequent lecturer at both national and international meetings on cutaneous laser medicine.
Dr. Ross was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in photomedicine and lasers at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he conducted research and clinical trials in photodynamic therapy and novel laser applications. He was honored with the prestigious Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for Excellence in Military Medicine.
Dr. Ross was elected president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the world’s largest professional organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care and was also recognised by ASLMS – with the Caroline and William Mark Memorial Award, as well as the Leon Goldman Award, for his lifetime contributions to research.