About Dr. Cohen
Dr. Cohen's Biography
Dr. Cohen's CV / Credentials

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About Dr. Cohen

Although I grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, I have spent my adult life traveling around the country, pursuing some of the most advanced plastic and cosmetic surgery training possible. When I returned here in 2005 in order to establish my permanent practice, a number of significant changes caught my attention.

The huge migration of people into our area has transformed Phoenix and Scottsdale into a thriving city with both the advantages of a metropolitan center, and the relaxed feel of a smaller community. The valley has also transitioned from a retirement-oriented community to a more youthful community- not just in terms of age, but more importantly, in terms of attitude. The city is now full of people who are active, concerned about their health and appearance, and are taking steps to maintain their radiance and vitality.

As a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, I always encourage my patients to adopt healthy lifestyles because people who take care of themselves before and after surgery maximize the impact and longevity of their results. Although plastic surgery can produce dramatic physical improvements, in reality there is no "quick fix" to remaining fit and attractive. It is a life-long process that involves good choices with regards to exercise, diet, proper skin care, and stress reduction.

We all want to look and feel our best, regardless of our chronological ages. Sometimes a facial, a new hairstyle, or good skin care, will work wonders. In other cases, such as exercise-resistant fat, body parts altered by pregnancy, or faces aged by time, the only way to correct appearances is by seeking help from a board-certified plastic surgeon. I have seen first-hand that when a person feels that their outward appearance does not reflect their inner beauty and vigor, they can experience a negative impact on self-esteem, energy and general well being.

Cosmetic surgery is not right for everyone, and it should never be undertaken lightly, however there are certain people who can benefit significantly. These people often come away from their aesthetic surgery procedures with a new outlook on life, increased levels of energy, and a profound improvement in their self-confidence. These improvements, in turn, often motivate people to exercise more, eat healthier, and live better lives.

If you feel that you may benefit from cosmetic surgery, and would like to find out more about the latest surgical options and advances, I would be happy to meet you for a consultation at the Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery and discuss some of the ways in which your hopes and expectations could be addressed. We will focus not only on how surgery can make you look and feel better now, but how lifestyle changes can keep you that way for years to come.

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Dr. Cohen's Biography

Dr. Robert Cohen returned to his home town of Scottsdale, Arizona in 2005 after fourteen years of education and advanced training in some of the nation's most prestigious institutions. After graduating cum laude from Phoenix Country Day School, Dr. Cohen attended top-ranked Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to his premedical studies, he received a double major in biology and philosophy, while graduating in the top 12% of his class. Dr. Cohen received his medical training at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana- a program famous for its intense hands-on training of medical students. He received honors in surgery, and published multiple research papers including one in the most prestigious plastic surgery journal: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

After medical school, Dr. Cohen was accepted into the highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgery program at Dartmouth (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH). Under the guidance of world-renowned plastic surgeons and educators, including section chief Dr. Carolyn Kerrigan, Dr. Cohen completed his plastic surgery training with top commendations from his faculty, co-workers, and patients. During this time, Dr. Cohen published a textbook chapter on technology and robotics in plastic surgery. As chief resident, he also traveled to North Vietnam on a three-week medical mission to repair cleft lips and palates in the children of Ha Nam province.

Although eligible to begin his career after completing his training at Dartmouth, Dr. Cohen elected to gain additional technical training aesthetic surgery. He was awarded a highly competitive cosmetic surgery fellowship with internationally recognized plastic surgeon, Dr. W. Grant Stevens in Marina Del Rey, California. In addition to being selected over his competition, Dr. Cohen was the first person ever offered a full-year fellowship with Dr. Stevens. Under the guidance of Dr. Stevens, Dr. Cohen honed his surgical skills in all areas of cosmetic and laser surgery.

In addition to becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Cohen has recently published multiple major plastic surgery papers in the leading journals of his specialty including the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also presented his research in cosmetic surgery to hundreds of plastic surgeons at global conferences including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting in New Orleans, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting in Chicago.

Dr. Cohen balances his advanced training in plastic surgery with his many activities outside of medicine. He is an avid outdoorsman, skier and scuba diver, and has explored much of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Central America and the Middle East. He also enjoys reading, drawing, and gourmet food (eating, not cooking).

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Dr. Cohen's CV / Credentials

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• 2006-Present Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• 2008-Present Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• 2007-Present American Society of Plastic Surgeons (Active Member)
• 2007-Present Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

FELLOWSHIP

• 2004-2005 Fellow, 12 month ASAPS Approved Aesthetic Surgery/ Laser Surgery Fellowship, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina Del Rey, CA (Program Director: W. Grant Stevens, MD, FACS)
• 2004-2005 Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Fellowship Affiliation with the University of Southern California Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Los Angeles, CA (Division Chief: Randy Sherman, MD)

RESIDENCY

• 2003-2004 Chief Resident, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (Section Chief: Carolyn Kerrigan, MD)
• 2002-2003 Resident, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (Section Chief: Carolyn Kerrigan, MD)
• 1999-2002 Intern and Resident, Department of General Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (Department Chair: Richard Dow, MD)

EDUCATION

• 1995-1999 Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• 1991-1995 Emory University, Atlanta, GA
  Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Biology (Double Major)

LICENSURE

• Arizona Medical Board: 32548
• Medical Board of California: A86975
• United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1, 2, and 3
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• 2005-Present Scottsdale Healthcare Shea / Piper Surgery Center, Scottsdale, AZ
• 2005-Present Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn / Greenbaum Specialty Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ
• 2005-Present Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center, Paradise Valley, AZ
• 2004-2005 Marina Outpatient Surgery Center, Marina Del Rey, CA
• 2004-2005 Daniel Freeman Hospital, Marina Del Rey, CA
• 2004-2005 University Hospital, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
• 1999-2003 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

HONORS/ AWARDS

• Dean's List, Emory University
• Order of Omega, National Honor and Leadership Society
• Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society
• Phi Sigma, National Biology Honor Society
• Phi Sigma Tau, National Philosophy Honor Society

PUBLICATIONS

• Chapters
  
  Rosen JM, Cohen R., Grigg E: "Robotics in Plastic Surgery".
  In: Mathes SJ, Hentz VR: Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co. 2005.
  
  
• Journals
  
  Stevens WG, Gear AJL, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Cohen R, Spring MA, Vath SA, Schantz SA, Heck RT. "Outpatient Reduction Mammaplasty: An Eleven Year Experience”". Aesthetic Surg J, 28(2)171-79, March 2008.
  Stevens WG, Stoker DA, Freeman M, Quardt S, Cohen R, Hirsch E. 'One-Stage Mastopexy with Breast Augmentation: A Review of 321 Patients.' Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 120(6): 1674-1679, November 2007.
  Stevens WG, Spring MA, Stoker DA, Cohen R, Vath SA, Hirsch EM. "Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective". Aesthetic Surg J, 27(3)269-75, May 2007.
  Stevens WG, Stoker DA, Freeman ME, Quardt SM, Hirsch EM, Cohen R. "Is one-stage breast augmentation with mastopexy safe and effective? A review of 186 primary cases". Aesthetic Surg J, 2006, 26(6): 674-681, Nov/December 2006.
  Stevens WG, Cohen R., Schantz SA, Stoker DA, Vath SD, Hirsch EM, Heck R, Freeman ME. "Laser-assisted breast reduction: A safe and effective alternative. A study of 367 patients". Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol 26(4), 432-39, July/August 2006.
  Stevens WG, Hirsch EM, Stoker DA, Cohen R. "In Vitro Deflation of Prefilled Saline Breast Implants". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 118(2):347-349, August 2006
  Stevens WG, Cohen R., Vath SD, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. "Is It Safe to Combine Abdominoplasty with Elective Breast Surgery? A Review of 151 Consecutive Cases." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol 118(1):207-12, July 2006.
  Stevens WG, Hirsch EM, Stoker DA, Cohen R. "A Comparison of 500 Prefilled Textured Saline Breast Implants versus 500 Standard Textured Saline Breast Implants: Is There a Difference in Deflation Rates? ". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol 117(7), 2175-78, June 2006.
  Stevens WG, Cohen R., Vath S, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. "Does liposuction really add morbidity to abdominoplasty? Revisiting the controversy with a series of 406 cases". Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol. 25(4) 353-58, July 2005.
  McDonald WS, Lo T, Thurmond M, Jones C, Cohen R., Miller A, Beasley D. "Role of Nitric Oxide in Skin Flap Delay" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 113:927-31, March 2004.
  Shawa T, Cohen R., Jansen D, McKinnon W. "Revisiting breast masses with the plastic surgeon: suggestions for biopsy and resection". American Surgeon, 66(11): 1077-79, November 2000.
  
  
• Abstracts
  
  Quardt SM, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Cohen R, Stevens WG. "Extreme Breast Asymmetry Corrected with One-Stage Breast Augmentation Combined with Mastopexy: A Review of 40 Cases for Safety and Efficacy". Accepted to the California Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 2, 2006
  Quardt SM, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Cohen R, Stevens WG. "Preoperative Indicators of Risk for Primary Breast Augmentation Combined with Mastopexy: A Review of 172 Cases". Accepted to the California Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 3, 2006
  Cohen R, Stevens WG, Vath S, Stoker, DA, Hirsch EH. "Is It Safe to Combine Abdominoplasty with Elective Breast Surgery? A Review of 151 Consecutive Cases." Accepted to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting, Chicago, IL 2005.
  Cohen R, Stevens WG, Vath S, Stoker DA, Hirsch EH. "Does liposuction really add morbidity to abdominoplasty? Revisiting the controversy with a series of 406 cases". Accepted for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery annual meeting, New Orleans, LA 2005.
  Hirsch EH, Stevens WG, Cohen R, Stoker D, Collins T. "Assessing the deflation rates of 500 pre-filled textured saline breast implants versus 500 standard textured saline breast implants: Is there a difference?" Accepted to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting, Chicago, IL 2005.
  Cohen R, Rosen JM. "Robotics in Plastic Surgery: Adding a Limb to the Reconstructive Ladder". Accepted at the Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference, Milwaukee, WI 2004.
  
  
• Articles
  
  Cohen R. "Body Lifts: The Ultimate Tailoring". Palos Verdes Style magazine. April/ May 2005; Vol. 12, No 3:31.

PRESENTATIONS

• 2008 Stevens WG, Cohen R., Vath SD, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. "Is It Safe to Combine Abdominoplasty with Elective Breast Surgery? A Review of 151 Consecutive Cases." Presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, Melbourne, Australia, February 2008.
• 2008 Stevens WG, Cohen R., Vath S, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. "Does liposuction really add morbidity to abdominoplasty? Revisiting the controversy with a series of 406 cases". Presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, Melbourne, Australia, February 2008.
• 2008 Stevens WG, Spring MA, Stoker DA, Cohen R., Vath SA, Hirsch EM. "Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective". Presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, Melbourne, Australia, February 2008.
• 2008 Stevens WG, Stoker DA, Freeman M, Quardt S, Cohen R., Hirsch EM. "A review of 100 Consecutive Augmentation/Mastopexies." Presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, Melbourne, Australia, February 2008.
• 2008 Cohen R. Coding for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Presented to the Grand Canyon Coders Local Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders. Mesa, AZ, February 9th, 2008.
• 2007 Cohen R. Circumareolar Mastopexy: A Key Technique for My Breast Practice. Presented at the Radford C.Tanzer Plastic Surgery Symposium. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, September 28, 2007.
• 2006 Cohen R. CPT Coding for Plastic Surgery. Presented to the Grand Canyon Coders Local Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders. Phoenix, AZ, February 11, 2006.
• 2006 Quardt SM, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Freeman ME, Cohen R, Stevens WG. Preoperative indications of risk for primary breast augmentation combined with mastopexy: a review of 186 consecutive cases. Presented at the California Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 3 2006.
• 2006 Quardt SM, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Freeman ME, Cohen R, Stevens WG. "Extreme Breast Asymmetry" Corrected with One-Stage Breast Augmentation Combined with Mastopexy. Presented at the California Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 2 2006.
• 2005 Cohen R, Stevens WG, Vath S, Stoker, DA, Hirsch EH. "Is It Safe to Combine Abdominoplasty with Elective Breast Surgery? A Review of 151 Consecutive Cases." Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting, Chicago, IL. September 25, 2005.
• 2005 Cohen R, Stevens WG, Vath S, Stoker D, Hirsch E. "Does Liposuction Really Add Morbidity to Abdominoplasty? Revisiting the Controversy with a Series of 406 Cases". Presented at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2005 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. May 1, 2005.
• 2005 Wilkinson T, Stevens WG, Cohen R. "Variations and Complications of Aesthetic Abdominoplasty". Didactic course presented by Wilkinson T and Stevens WG at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2005 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. May 1, 2005.
• 2004 Cohen R, Rosen J. "Robotics in Plastic Surgery: Adding a Limb to the Reconstructive Ladder". Presented at the Senior Residents Conference, Scientific Paper Presentation, Milwaukee WI. March 18, 2004
• 2004 Cohen R "Wound Healing". Presented at the Section of Urology Grand Rounds, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. March 10, 2004.
• 2004 Cohen R. "Breast Reconstruction and Reduction". Presented to the School of Surgical Technology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. February 20, 2004.
• 2003 Cohen R. "Breast Reconstruction- Choices and Outcomes". Presented at the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Regional Meeting, Lebanon, NH. October 11, 2003.
• 2003 Cohen R. "Upper Extremity Burn Management" Presented at the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. June 4, 2003.
• 2003 Cohen R. "Robotics in Plastic Surgery- Adding a Limb to the Reconstructive Ladder" Guest Lecturer for Healthcare Technology in the 21st Century, Dartmouth College/ Thayer School of Engineering, April 22, 2003.
• 2002 Cohen R. "Robotics in Upper Extremity Trauma" Presented at the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. December 11, 2002
• 2001 Cohen R. "The History of Charity Hospital". Presented at the Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. September 14, 2001
• 1999 Jansen D, Cohen R. "Revisiting Breast Masses with a Plastic Surgeon: Suggestions for Biopsy and Resection". Presented to the American College of Surgeons (Louisiana Section), New Orleans, LA. May 1999
• 1998 Thurmond M, Miller A, Cohen R, Bristol R, Jones C, McDonald WS. "Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibition Reduces Vasodilation and Flow in Skin Flap Delay". Presented to the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Scottsdale, AZ. January 1998.

OTHER RESEARCH

• 1998 Role of Micro-W Plasty in Browlift Surgery. Supervising Attending Jansen D, Tulane Plastic Surgery.
• 1998 Primary Sarcoma of the Breast: A 50-Year Retrospective Study at Charity Hospital. Supervising Attending McKinnon W, Tulane Surgical Oncology.
• 1996-1997 Role of Nitric Oxide in the Delay Phenomenon in Standard Mouse Skin Flap Model, Supervising Attending McDonald WS, Tulane Plastic Surgery.
• 1995-1996 Video Microscopic Assessment of Perfusion in Standard Guinea Pig Skin Flap Model, Supervising Attending McDonald WS, Tulane Plastic Surgery.
• 1994 "Impact of Fin Fisheries on Queen Conch and Spiny Lobster Populations of South Caicos" Supervising Professor Green E, PhD, School for Field Studies, South Caicos.

LOCAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Arizona Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Maricopa County Plastic Surgeon's Society

OTHER EDUCATION

• 1995 Dante Alighieri School for Italian Studies, Florence, Italy
• Advanced Italian Language Studies, Summer Semester
• 1995 National Association of Underwater Instructors, Divemaster Certification
• 1994 School for Field Studies, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
• Marine Resource Conservation, Summer Semester
• 1993 National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, Wyoming
• Wilderness Leadership and Rescue, Summer Semester
• 1992 University of Florence, Florence, Italy
• Italian Language Immersion Program, Summer Semester

ACTIVITIES/ VOLUNTEER

• 2004 Project Vietnam, Medical Mission in Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam for cleft lip and palate repair
• 2003-2004 Suture Course Instructor, Dartmouth Medical School
• 2003-2004 Chief Developer, Analgesia Management Protocol (AMP) Project, (Prototype Surgery/ Pain Service Collaboration for Complex Postoperative Pain Management)
• 2003 Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences (CECS) at Dartmouth, Outcomes study course focusing on postoperative pain management
• 1999-2003 House Staff Association Representative, (General and Plastic Surgery)
• 1997-1998 Vice Chair, Louisiana State Medical Society, Medical Student Section
• 1996-1997 Treasurer/ Membership Recruiter AMA, Medical Student Section
• 1997 AMA Medical Student Delegate, Interim Meeting, Atlanta, GA
• 1995-1999 Ozanam Inn Homeless Shelter, Volunteer
• 1995-1997 Brantley Center Homeless Shelter, Volunteer
• 1995 Doctors Ought to Care (D.O.C.), Founding Member, Tulane Chapter

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

• Extensive travel throughout North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Middle East. 18+ years of wilderness and mountaineering leadership. Hobbies include skiing, rock climbing, SCUBA diving.