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