Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS
Projects & Publications
Awards
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Mustafa Al-azzawi

Glendale,CA

Summary

Accomplished Plastic Surgeon from City of Hope, known for delivering high-quality cosmetic and reconstructive outcomes. Expert in Reconstructive Surgery and Chemical Peels, with a strong emphasis on compassionate care. Proven leadership in advancing practice through research, fostering patient trust, and enhancing recovery experiences. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and adaptability, contributing significantly to the field and practice growth.

Work History

Plastic Surgeon

City of Hope
06.2024 - Current


  • Expanded practice offerings through continuous professional development and staying current on industry advancements.
  • Educated patients on best practices for post-operative care, minimizing recovery time and ensuring optimal results.
  • Contributed to academic research in the field of plastic surgery by presenting findings at national conferences and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Fostered a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, enhancing trust and rapport between patients and the practice.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med Biology

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA

MD-PhD - Doctor of Medicine & Doctor of Philosophy

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen
Los Angeles, CA

Residency - Integrated Residency General & Plastic Surgery

UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Compassionate Care
  • Chemical Peels
  • Non-surgical treatments
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Self Motivation

LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Medical License: State of California
  • Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)

Projects & Publications

Researcher, Glendale Community College 2024

  • conducted research on the synthesis of a great antioxidant/antibacterial analogues of natural products, enhancing the natural product in its ability to enter the cell by adding hydrophobic properties to it.

Researcher, American Hair Research Society (AHRS) 2029-2031

  • Investigated the effects of each kind of hormone on hair growth in the body, face, and head. hypothesized the reason for the difference in effect of each hormone on hair growth in different place of the body. and the reason behind why one hormone can increase the hair growth in one spot of the body but decrease it in another.

Researcher, Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation 2031-2032

  • Investigate the effects of Nitric Oxide on blood pressure/flow, and the effects it has on heart health. Test the capabilities it has on cell regeneration, and investigate compounds that help reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol, and help improve superoxide dismutase


Awards

  • Honor Roll/Academic Excellence (Roosevelt Middle School 2017)
  • Social Studies Award (Roosevelt Middle School 2018)
  • President's Award For Educational Excellence (Roosevelt Middle School 2018)
  • Outstanding Attendance (Clark Magnet High School 2018-2019)
  • Outstanding Attendance (Clark Magnet High School 2020-2021)
  • Outstanding Attendance (Clark Magnet High School 2021-2022)
  • President's Award For Outstanding Academic Excellence (Clark Magnet High School 2022)
  • Science National Honor Society Certificate Of Membership (Clark Magnet High School 2022)
  • National Society of High School Scholars Membership (NSHSS)
  • Senior Project Award (Clark Magnet High School 2022)
  • More Than 100 Hours of Community Service Award (Clark Magnet High School 2022)
  • Outstanding Achievement In American Government (Clark Magnet High School 2022)

Timeline

Plastic Surgeon

City of Hope
06.2024 - Current

Associate of Science - Biology

Glendale Community College

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med Biology

University of California, Irvine

MD-PhD - Doctor of Medicine & Doctor of Philosophy

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen

Residency - Integrated Residency General & Plastic Surgery

UCLA Medical Center
Mustafa Al-azzawi