Medical Training
2011-2012
Fellowship in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director: Dr. Guy Massry
Beverly Hills, CA
2010-2011
University of Southern California
Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Directors:
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh and Dr. Paul Nassif (as seen on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
Beverly Hills, CA
2009-2010
The Medical University of South Carolina
Chief Resident in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
2005-2009
The Medical University of South Carolina
Resident in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Internship in General Surgery
Education
2001-2005
MD Medical University of South Carolina
Alpha Omega Alpha
1997-2001
Bachelor in Science in Genetics/University of Georgia
Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
Board certifications
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Community Service
2011 Global Smile Cleft Lip/Palate Mission, Ecuador
2010 Global Smile Cleft Lip/Palate Mission, Peru
2009 Dominican Republic Medical Mission
2007-09 Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
2008 Carolinas Youth Center
2007 Families Helping Families
2005-06 Founded Society- A charitable organization
2001-05 Crisis Ministries Shelter Medical Clinic
2003 Kids Safety Fair
2002 Canterbury Pilot Program
2002 Fundraising for Special Olympics
2002 Winwood Home for Children
2001 Habitat for Humanity
Honors and awards
2005 Presidential Clinical Science Award
2004 Harper Academic Scholarship
2003 King Academic Scholarship
2003 Phi Chi Scholarship
2002 Rich Academic Scholarship
1997-01 Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society
1997-01 National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Memberships in professional societies
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
North Carolina Medical Society
American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
National Lectures
2011 “The evaluation and reanimation of facial paralysis”
The University of Southern California: Los Angeles, CA
2010 “A demographic analysis and Scope of Practice Survey of Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons”
Annual National Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Boston, MA
2009 “Treatment of Large Facial Hemangiomas”
Annual National Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: San Diego, CA and Magnolia Conference: Charleston, SC
2009 “Pseudo-Dynamic Total Lower Lip Reconstruction using a Composite Ulnar Forearm Free Flap” Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings: Phoenix, Arizona
2008 “Vitamin D Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting: Chicago IL
2007 “Polyflex Stent in Previously Radiated Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma” Magnolia Conference: Charleston, SC
2007 “Single-stage reconstruction of a Tracheal Defect with a Free Tissue Transfer” Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting: San Diego, CA
2005 “Skin Cancers of the Head and Neck Presenting with Cranial Neuropathies” Triologic Society, Southern Section: Miami, FL
2004 “Chylous Fistulas” Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery: Mount Sinai Hospital, NY
2004 “Cutaneous Skin Lesions of the Head and Neck with Perineural Spread”
Magnolia Conference: Charleston, SC
Research Grants
2008 Phase III clinical trial investigating the role of vitamin in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Publications
Neal, JG, Kulbersh JS, Osguthorpe JD, and Schlosser RJ. “Comparison of techniques for transspheniodal pituitary surgery.” Am. J. Rhinol. 2007 Mar-Apr; 21(2): 203-6.
Leach BC, Kulbersh JS, Day TA, and Cook J. “Cranial neuropathy as a presenting sign of recurrent aggressive skin cancer.” Dermatol Surg. 2008 Apr; 34(4): 483-97.
Kulbersh JS, Gillespie MB, Day TA, and Young R. “1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 to skew intratumoral levels of immune inhibitory CD34+ progenitor cells into dendritic cells.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Feb; 140(2): 235-40.
Hochman M, Kulbersh JS. “Management of Cutaneous Vascular Anomalies.” Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Shelton, CN: People’s Medical Publishing House; 2010: 135-146.
Kulbersh JS, M Hochman. “Treatment of Cutaneous Congential Hemangiomas by Serial Excisions.” Arch of Fac Plast Surg. Accepted for publication. (2010)
Cerrati E, Kulbersh JS, Lambert P. “Dermal Inclusion Cyst of the External Auditory Canal.” Ear, Nose & Throat J. Accepted for publication (2010).
Kulbersh JS and Nassif PN. “Major Rhinoplasty Deformties.” Rhinoplasty: A Practical Guide. New York, NY: Thieme Publishing; 2011: 118-126, 236-240.
Kulbersh JS, Nassif PN. “Rhinoplasty in the African American nose.” Rhinoplasty Archive.
Kulbersh JS and Nassif PN. “Rhinoplasty & bony vault complications.” Fac Plas Surg.
Kulbersh JS, Massry GG, Azizzadeh BA. “Periorbital Aesthetic Surgery: The Evolution of a Multidisciplinary Surgical Subspecialty.” Master Techniques in Periocular Surgery. New York, NY: Springer; 2011: 3-11.
Oconal B, Kulbersh JS, Azizzadeh BA. “Examination of the facial nerve.” The Facial Nerve. Thieme Publishing
Medical Licences
2011-current South Carolina
2010-current North Carolina
2010-current California