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James Fernau
Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Coraopolis,PA
Work Preference
Summary
Double Board certified Plastic Surgeon with unwavering commitment to excellence as director of Accent on Body Cosmetic Surgery, PC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Experienced and dependable skilled and seasoned surgeon with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in all aspects of Plastic Surgery, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. based upon his education, training and experience, he could provide exceptional, teaching skills to college students and medical students.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery
Marshall University
Huntington
12.2024 - Current
I saw patients in the clinic and performed surgery at the surgery center and the hospital and I taught residence during surgery.
- Instructed residents during surgical procedures, enhancing their clinical competencies.
- Crafted course materials addressing varied student learning requirements.
- Led interactive classroom discussions to stimulate critical thinking skills.
- Assisted faculty in research initiatives, fostering collaborative academic efforts.
Director of Accent on Body Cosmetic Surgery
Self-employed
Pittsburgh
07.1997 - 01.2025
- Formulated strategic business plans to enhance service offerings and increase client engagement.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, promoting high satisfaction and repeat business.
- Directed project teams to execute initiatives aligned with client expectations and timelines.
- Performed multiple surgeries daily, improving patient care delivery.
- Consulted and evaluated with multiple patients on a daily basis to create an environment of education, and safety
- Taught numerous medical students and residents and fellows who rotated through my clinic
Director of Aesthetic Services
Mary Turner Day Spa & Boutique, LLC
Newcastle, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Associate Plastic Surgeon With James Barber
James Barber, MD
Sewickley
09.1993 - 07.1997
- Assessed surgical needs and developed tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Executed complex surgical procedures with a focus on safety and precision.
- Coordinated pre-operative and post-operative care in collaboration with medical staff.
- Lectured nurses at multiple hospitals regarding surgical care and the variety of plastic surgical cases
- Consulted with patients to assess surgical needs and develop treatment plans.
Education
M.D. - Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery
Raul Gonzalez
Ribeiro Preto, Brazil07-2012
M.D. - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06-1993
M.D. - Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery
Richard A. Mladick
Virginia Beach, VA05-1993
M.D. - Otolaryngology/Head And Neck Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA06-1991
M.D. - General Surgery
Mount Carmel Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio06-1987
M.D. - Medicine
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06-1986
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming08-1981
Skills
- Surgical techniques
- Patient assessment
- Clinical education
- Research collaboration
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Patient consultation
- Quality improvement
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Turkish
Elementary
Accomplishments
*The Aesthetic Society Special Award 2020-2021 for Dedication to Member Education and Patient Safety
*During COVID-19Aesthetic Society Certificate of Deep Appreciation for Serving as a faculty member
*Awarded The Aesthetic Society's Premier Global Hot Topics, November 14, 2020
*Featured in Plastic Surgery News "Surgeon Spotlight" October/November 2020
*Winner of the 2019 The Aesthetic Society Hot Topics Award, 2019 ROBERT SINGER AWARD FOR BEST HOT TOPICS PRESENTATION
*ASAPS Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, 2002-2015
*Marietta College Physician Assistant Program, Physician's Assistant Teaching Award
*American Society of Plastic Surgery Certificate of Special Recognition for Community Service and Volunteerism, December 2005
Member
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
- The Aesthetic Society
- The Rhinoplasty Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ACLMS)
- Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAF PRS)
- International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS)
Board Certifications and Examination Scores
• The American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, May 3, 1994
• The American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, November 23, 1996
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Re-Certification Exam, April 1,
2014 (Exam score- 99% Cosmetic, 94% Comprehensive)
• Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, ASAPS
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Continuous Re-Certification Exam April 1, 2020 (Exam
score- 93% Cosmetic)
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Continuous
Re-Certification Exam, May 15, 2024 (Exam score- 100% Cosmetic)
*. The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Continuous Re-Certification Exam May 03,2025 (Exam score -100%)
Active Memberships
- The Aesthetic Society
- The Rhinoplasty Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ACLMS)
- Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAF PRS)
- International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IF ATS)
References
Professional Peer References
Name: James Barber MD
Address: 301 Ohio River Boulevard, Suite 204
Sewickley, PA 15143
Office: Retired
Cell: (412) 741-5263
Fax Number: (412) 741-1976
E-Mail: drjamesbarber@msn.com
Relationship: Colleague for 28 years and partner for 4 years
Name: Samuel Licata MD, FACS
Address: 4000 Johnson Road, Second floor
Steubenville, OH 43952
Office: (740) 266-5959
Cell: (740) 266-5957
Fax Number: (740) 266-5957
E-Mail: samuel.licata@commonspirit.org
Relationship: Department chair, chief of staff and colleague for 20 years
Name: Theodore Lazzaro MD
Address: 161 Aesthetic Way
Greensburg, PA 15601
Office: (724) 832-7555
Cell: (724) 309-6555
Fax Number: (412) 345-0069
E-mail: kristaboggs@aestique.com
Relationship: Colleague for over 20 years and founder and owner of the Aestique Medical Spa in Greensburg, PA
Name: Robert Singer MD
Address: 9834 Genesee Ave; Suite 100
La Jolla, CA 92037
Office: Retired
Cell: (858) 245-3254
Fax Number:(858) 455-1849
E-Mail: rsingermd@aol.com
Relationship: Former president of The Aesthetic Society and a mentor and colleague for many years and I was the recipient of the Robert Singer award for best paper
Name: R. Brannon Claytor MD
Address: 135 South Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 300
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (610) 549-4241
Cell: (610) 527-4833
Fax Number: (610) 527-3568
E-Mail: drclaytor@cnplasticsurgery.com
Relationship: Colleague for over 10 years and we have served and many committees together for both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society
Name: Lori L Cherup MD FACS
Radiance Plastic Surgery
3037 Washington Pike
Bridgeville PA 15017
412-220-8181
Fax 412-220-1150
Cell 724-518-1572
Email drcherup@drcherup.com
Relationship: Colleague at multiple hospitals and surgery centers
Timeline
Director of Aesthetic Services
Mary Turner Day Spa & Boutique, LLC
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery
Marshall University
12.2024 - Current
Director of Accent on Body Cosmetic Surgery
Self-employed
07.1997 - 01.2025
Associate Plastic Surgeon With James Barber
James Barber, MD
09.1993 - 07.1997
M.D. - Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery
Raul Gonzalez
M.D. - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
University of Utah
M.D. - Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery
Richard A. Mladick
M.D. - Otolaryngology/Head And Neck Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
M.D. - General Surgery
Mount Carmel Medical Center
M.D. - Medicine
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Wyoming
Certification
• The American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, May 3, 1994
• The American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, November 23, 1996
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Re-Certification Exam, April 1,
2014 (Exam score- 99% Cosmetic, 94% Comprehensive)
• Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, ASAPS
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Continuous Re-Certification Exam April 1, 2020 (Exam score- 93% Cosmetic
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Continuous
Re-Certification Exam, May 15, 2024 (Exam score- 100% Cosmetic)
* The American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Continuous Re-certification Exam, May 1, 2025 (exam score – 100% cosmetic)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Software
Apple Computer competent
NexTech software competent
Cerner software competent
Affiliations
- The Aesthetic Society
- The Rhinoplasty Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgeon’s
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon’s
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Fellow American College of Surgeon’s
- American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery
- American Academy Facial Plastic Surgery
- International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science
Interests
Parenting
Watching my grandchildren
Fly-Fishing
Hiking
Backpacking
Camping
Gardening
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Swimming
Playing the piano
Listening to music
Beach activities
Learning foreign languages
Prayer
Meditation