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Dr. Joshua L. Levine's Vitae


CURRICULUM VITAE

JOSHUA L. LEVINE, M.D.

DOB: 12/1/65
PLACE OF BIRTH: Atlanta, Georgia
MARITAL STATUS: married, Rita Koplin, 1995
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BOARD CERTIFICATION  
American Board of Plastic Surgery November, 2005

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
 
Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine
  Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Medicine

EDUCATION
 
School of Business
University of Hartford (1983-1984), Dean's List
B.A. (Political
Economics)
Tulane University (1984-1987)
Pre Med
Georgia State University (1988-1990)
M.D.
Medical College of Georgia (1990-1994)
TRAINING


Internship & Residency

Montefiore Medical Center/
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
(1994-1999)

Chief Residency
Montefiore Medical Center/
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
(1999-2001)
T.S. Ravikumar, M.D., Chairman
Research Fellowship
Department of Surgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
(1996-1998)
Michael E. Zenilman, M.D., Chief of Surgery,
Einstein Hospital
Plastic Surgery Residency Department of Plastic Surgery
Montefiore Medical Center/
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Berish Strauch, M.D., Chairman
(2001-2003)
Cosmetic Fellowship Department of Plastic Surgery
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Donald Wood-Smith, M.D., Chief
July 1-December 31, 2003
Microsurgery Fellowship Department of Plastic Surgery
Louisiana State University
Robert Allen, M.D., Chairman
January 1, 2004-June 30, 2004

LICENSURE State of New York, #208642, since 1998
State of Louisiana, L#15239R since 2004
State of South Carolina, #28376 since 2005.

MEMBERSHIPS The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Association of Academic Chairmen

PUBLICATIONS
  1. Survival of patients in nursing homes referred for surgery. Levine JL, Michalski SA, Patel KJ, Kalimian M, Nelson M, Ze nilman ME.

  2. Identification of a bioactive fragment of pancreatic reg I. Surgical Forum. XLIX, 533-534, 1998.Levine JL, Patel KJ, Zheng Q, AR, Zenilman ME,

  3. A recombinant rat regenerating protein is mitogenic to pancreatic derived cells. Journal of Surgical Research, 89, 2000.Levine JL, Zheng Q, Patel KJ, Shuldiner AR, Zenilman ME.

  4. Technique For Brachioplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 113 (3), 1044-1048, March, 2004. Strauch, B, Greenspun, D, Levine, JL, Baum, T. A
    TechniqueForBrachioplasty.pdf

  5. Simultaneous Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator (SGAP) Flaps. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 53, November 4, 2004.Guerra, AB, Soueid, N, Metzinger, SE, Levine, JL, Erhard, H, Allen, RJ.

  6. Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Using Buttock Tissue: The Preferred Scar Location and Shape: P43. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 116(3) Supplement:174-176, September 1, 2005. Babineaux, Kelly L. MD; Granzow, Jay W. MD, MPH; Bardin, Erin BS; Horam, Elorice BS; Levine, Joshua L. MD; Allen, Robert J. MD; Chiu, Ernest S. MD
    MicrovascularBreastReconstruction.pdf

  7. Autologous Breast Reconstruction Using the Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap Revisited: P11. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 116(3) Supplement:133, September 1, 2005. Granzow, Jay W. MD, MPH; Chiu, Ernest S. MD; Levine, Joshua L. MD; Gautam, Abhinav BS; Hellman, Alex BS; Rolston, William BS; Kuo, Benjamin BS; Saullo, Thomas BS; Heitland, Andreas S. MD; Allen, Robert J. MD
    AutologousBreastReconstruction.pdf

  8. Algorithm for Autologous Breast Reconstruction for Partial Mastectomy Defects.
    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 116(3):762-767, September 1, 2005. Levine, Joshua L. M.D.; Soueid, Nassif E. M.D.; Allen, Robert J. M.D.
    AutologousBreastReconstructionAlogorithm.pdf

  9. The In-The-Crease Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 118(2): 333-340, August, 2006. Levine, Joshua L. M.D.; Granzow, Jay M.D.; Allen, Robert J. M.D.
    InTheCreaseInferiorGlutealArtery.pdf

  10. Breast reconstruction with the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap: History and an update on current technique. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2006;59(6):571-9. Granzow JW, Levine JL, Chiu ES, Allen RJ.

  11. Breast reconstruction with gluteal artery perforator flaps. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2006;59(6):614-21. Granzow JW, Levine JL, Chiu ES, Allen RJ.

  12. Breast Reconstruction Using Perforator Flaps.J Surg Oncol 2006;94(6):441-54. Granzow JW, Levine JL, Chiu ES, Allen, RJ.

  13. Breast Reconstruction with Perforator Flaps. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:Volume 120(1)July 2007pp 1-12. Granzow, Jay W. M.D., M.P.H.; Levine, Joshua L. M.D.; Chiu, Ernest S. M.D.; LoTempio, Maria M. M.D.; Allen, Robert J. M.D.
    BreastReconstructionWithPerforatorFlaps.pdf
EDITORIALS
  1. Allen RJ and Levine JL. Comment on "Factors Associated With Anatomotic Failure After Microvascular Reconstruction of the Breast" from Plast Reconstr Surg, 114:74-82, 2004, Manson PN at, el. In Breast Diseases, April-June, 2005, Vol 16, Number 1, p 92.

  2. Allen RJ and Levine JL. Comment on "Bilateral Autogenous Breast Reconstruction Using Perforator Free Flaps: A Single Center's Experience" from Plast Reconstr Surg, 114:83-92, 2004, Van Lanuyt K, el al. In Breast Diseases, July-Sept, 2005, Vol 16, Number 2, p 198.
CHAPTERS
  1. Levine JL, Zenilman ME. Age-related physiologic changes in gastrointestinal function. In: Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery. Rosenthal RA, Zenilman ME, Katlic M, eds. Springer-Verlag, NY.

  2. Allen, RJ, Guerra, AB, Erhard, H, Levine, JL. The Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap. In: Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications. Blondeel, PN, Hallock, GG, Morris, S, Neligan, PC, eds. QMP, St. Louis, MO.

  3. Allen, RJ, Guerra, AB, Levine, JL Erhard, H,. The Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap. In: Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications. Blondeel, PN, Hallock, GG, Morris, S, Neligan, PC, eds. QMP, St. Louis, MO.

  4. Heimann C, Levine JL, Allen RJ. Gluteal Artery Perforator Flaps. In: Clinics in Plastic Surgery. Neligan, PC and Lipa, JE, eds. W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia. January, 2007, Volume 34, Number 1.
ABSTRACTS (Published)
  1. The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction-Preoperative Imaging Can Impact Surgical Strategy. David Greenspun, Alla M. Rosenblit, Victoria Chernyak, Joshua L. Levine, Heather A. Erhard, Robert J. Allen. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Athens, Greece, June 24th-June26th.

  2. Levine JL, Patel KJ, Zheng Q, Zenilman ME. Recombinant rat pancreatic fusion protein is mitogenic to pancreatic-derived cells. Gastroenterol 114:A478, 1998.

  3. Levine JL, Kilcullen, JK, Steinberg, JJ, Zenilman, ME. Reg 1 protein in colonic mucosa at risk for neoplasia. Gastroenterol 114:A635, 1998.

  4. Levine JL, Patel KJ, Zheng Q, Zenilman ME, A novel reg fusion protein is mitogenic to pancreatic derived cells. Pancreas, 17: 445, 1998.

  5. Zenilman ME, Levine JL, Zheng Q. Effect of pancreatic duct ligation on rat pancreatic reg I and insulin levels. Gastroenterol 116:A658, 1999.

  6. Levine JL, Zenilman ME, Zeng Q. Longitudinal effect of rat pancreatic duct ligation on serum reg I, glucose and insulin levels. Gastroenterol 116:A622, 1999.

  7. Levine JL, Whitney K, Zenilman ME. Ectopic expression of reg protein in recurrent colon cancer. Gastroenterol 116:A1329, 1999.

  8. Zenilman ME, Tuchman D, Zheng Q, Levine JL, Delany H. Comparison of pancreatic reg I and III levels in acute pancreatitis. Gastroenterol 116:A1179, 1999.

  9. Levine JL, Zheng Q, Shuldiner A, Patel KJ, Zenilman ME. Identification of a bioactive fragment of pancreatic reg I. Gastroenterol 116:A1145, 1999.

  10. Levine JL, Zheng Q, Zenilman ME. Development of a bioactive recombinant rat pancreatic reg protein. Association for Academic Surgery 31st Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, November 8, 1997.

  11. Levine JL, Michalski SA, Patel KJ, Kalimian M, Nelson M, Zenilman ME. Survival of patients in nursing homes referred for surgery. Surgical Forum Volume, vol. XLIX, pages 533-534, 1998.
CASE REPORTS
  1. Levine JL, Faries PL, Weinberg G. Seat belt injury presenting as bilateral abdominal wall herniations in a child. Pediatric Emergency Care. Vol. 14, No. 5, October, 1998.
PRESENTATIONS: ORAL
  1. Levine JL, Zheng Q, Zenilman ME. Development of a bioactive recombinant rat pancreatic reg protein. Association for Academic Surgery 31st Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, November 8, 1997.

  2. Levine JL, Kilcullen, JK, Zenilman, ME, Steinberg, JJ. Reg 1 protein is a marker of adenomatous changes in colonic mucosa. The Society of University Surgeons Fortieth Annual University Surgical Residents' Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 14, 1998.

  3. Levine JL, Zheng Q, Zenilman ME. Serum pancreatic reg levels correlate with ?-cell function. New York Surgical Society Scientific Meeting, Cornell University Medical Center, New York, New York, February 18, 1998.

  4. Levine JL, Kilcullen, JK, Steinberg, JJ, Zenilman, ME. Reg 1 protein localization in colonic mucosa at risk for neoplasia. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Residents’ Night, New York, New York, March 26, 1998.

  5. Levine JL, Michalski SA, Patel KJ, Kalimian M, Nelson M, Zenilman ME. Survival of patients in nursing homes referred for surgery. Surgical Forum – American College of Surgeons. Orlando, Florida, October, 26, 1998.

  6. Levine JL, Michalski SA, Patel KJ, Kalimian M, Nelson M, Zenilman ME. Survival of patients in nursing homes referred for surgery. New York Surgical Society Scientific Meeting, Cornell University Medical Center, New York, New York, November 11, 1998.

  7. Levine JL, Zheng Q, Patel KJ, Shuldiner AR, Zenilman ME, Identification of a bioactive fragment of pancreatic reg I. The Society of University Surgeons Fortieth Annual University Surgical Residents' Conference, New Orleans, LA, February 11, 1999.

  8. Levine, JL Recombinant rat pancreatic reg fusion protein is mitogenic to pancreatic derived cells. National Students Research Forum, Galveston, Texas, April 9, 1999.

  9. Levine JL. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. Surgical Grand Rounds, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, March 27, 2000.

  10. Levine JL. Flaps and Reconstructive Techniques. Surgical Grand Rounds, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, October 30, 2000.

  11. Levine JL. Transumbilical Breast Augmentation. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, April 9, 2002.

  12. Levine, JL. History of Reduction Mammaplasty and the Treatment of Gigantomastia. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, May 27, 2003.

  13. Levine, JL. Autologous Fat Injection: My Experience with Dr. Sydney Coleman and his Technique. Plastic Surgery Residents Conference. Louisiana State University, February 20, 2004.

  14. Levine, JL and Allen, RJ. The Buttock Lift Breast Flap. Abstract submitted to American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2005.

  15. Levine, JL and Allen, RJ. Algorithm for Autologous Breast Reconstruction for Partial Mastectomy Defects. Presented at The American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, January, 2005, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

  16. Levine, JL. What’s New in the Field of Cosmetic Surgery? The Bob Christopher Show (Live Radio Talk Show), Biz Radio 990, New Orleans, LA. May 20, 2004.

  17. Levine, JL. Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA). Louisiana State University Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds.

  18. Levine, JL. Microsurgical Partial Breast Reconstruction with Lateral Thoracic Tissue. Louisiana State University Breast Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 21, 2004.

  19. Levine, JL. Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery. “Let’s Do Health” Memorial Medical Center Health Seminar, Delmonico Restaurant, 1300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, July 30th, 2004.

  20. Levine, JL. The In-The-Crease I-GAP Flap for Breast Reconstruction. 9th Congress of Italian and American Plastic Surgeons Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 30, 2004.

  21. Levine, JL, and Allen, RJ. Algorithm for Autologous Breast Reconstruction for Partial Mastectomy Defects. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nassau, Bahamas, June 6, 2005.

  22. Levine, JL. Starting Again: How to Relocate a Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction Practice after a Natural Disaster. First Annual International Meeting of the Group for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction. Charleston, SC, April 7, 2006.

  23. The Role Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction- Preoperative Imaging Can Impact Surgical Strategy. David T. Greenspun, M.D., Alla M. Rozenblit, M.D., Victoria Chernyak, M.D., Joshua L. Levine, M.D., Heather A. Erhard, M.D., Robert J. Allen, M.D.. Accepted for presentation at The 4th Congress of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Athens, Greece, June 24 - 26, 2007.

  24. Perforator Flaps for Breast Reconstruction. Combined General and Plastic Surgery CME Conference, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, Connecticut, May 16, 2007.

  25. Perforator Flaps for Breast Reconstruction. Tampa Bay Society of Plastic Surgery Conference, Tampa, Florida, May 17, 2007.

  26. Perforator Flaps for Breast Reconstruction. 2nd Annual FORCE Conference on Hereditary Breast Cancer, Tampa, Florida, May 18, 2007.

  27. Simultaneous Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with In-the-Crease Inferior Gluteal Artery. Quitessa Miller, MD, Joshua L. Levine, MD, Whitten Wise, MD, Robert Allen, MD. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 2008 Annual Meeting, January 13th, 2008, Los Angeles, California.
PRESENTATIONS: POSTERS
  1. Levine JL, Patel KJ, Zheng Q, Zenilman ME, A novel reg fusion protein is mitogenic to pancreatic derived cells. Poster, American Pancreatic Association, Chicago, IL, November 6, 1998.

  2. Levine JL, Killcullen J, SeinbergJJ, Zenilman ME. Reg I protein in colonic mucosa at risk for neoplasia. Poster, American Gastroenterological Assn, New Orleans, LA, May 20, 1998.

LIVE SURGERY
  1. Live Performance of Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery (SIEA) Free Flap for Breast Reconstruction. October 7, 2005. The Ninth International Course on Perforator Flaps, Barcelona, Spain, October 5-8, 2005.
CONSULTANT FOR PUBLICATION
  1. Be a Survivor: Your Guide to Breast Cancer. Vladimir Lange, MD. Third Edition. June 2005, Lange Productions.
 

 
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