Frank Farbod, M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S., F.D.S.R.C.P.S. – Facial Specialist (Craniofacial Surgeon)
As the director, and founder of the Facial Surgery Institute, the first of its kind in the Upper Peninsula, Northern Michigan, and eastern Wisconsin , Dr. Farbod specializes in all aspects of facial and skull aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Farbod also specializes in cleft lip & palate, and oral & Maxillofacial surgery.
Following graduation from Mountain Point High school in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Farbod completed his Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) at Northern Arizona University in medical microbiology with honors. He was then accepted to one of the top eight Ivy League schools in the world, the University of Pennsylvania, which was ranked second by US World News, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) degree with honors and graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Farbod chose to pursue the artistic science of facial and cosmetic surgery in the ‘old tradition,’ where specialization in facial surgery requires both a medical and dental degree to fully master the head and neck region. Dr. Farbod went on to complete his Medical Doctor degree (M.D.) at Wayne State University.
Dr. Farbod completed his Internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, his pediatric and adult anesthesia training at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and Detroit Medical Center-Receiving Hospital, respectively. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial surgery residency at St. John-Providence and William Beaumont hospitals where he received numerous awards and was chosen as the Chief Resident. He is one of only a handful Surgeons that have been accepted to complete a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic surgery and Craniofacial & Cleft surgery under the tutelage of one of the founding fathers of modern plastic and craniofacial surgery, Dr. Ian T. Jackson MD, DSc, FRCS, FACS, FRACS at the Craniofacial institute/Providence Hospital, where he received the distinguished Golden Scalpel award.
Dr. Farbod has lectured extensively nationally. He also served as the President of ROAAOMS.
Dr. Farbod is board certified by The American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, North America Skull Base Society, American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Chalmers J. Lyons Academy honor society.
Dr. Farbod modifies deeper plane facelift techniques to better rejuvenate the face and to obtain more stable results.
Dr. Farbod limits his practice to Facial Aesthetic, Craniofacial & Cleft, and oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. His goal is “to achieve a predictable, consistent, stable, natural, attractive, youthful appearance to the face”.
Dr. Farbod is the only Craniofacial Surgeon in the Upper Peninsula, Northern Michigan, and eastern Wisconsin.
Dr.Farbod has published widely in several medical journals and textbooks. He is currently an Expert reviewer for the European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Review Dr. Farbod’s publications and educational background below:
EDUCATION
M.D. – Doctor of Medicine
With Honors
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
School of Medicine
D.M.D. – Doctor of Dental Medicine
With Honors, Magna Cum Laude
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
School of Dental Medicine
B.S. – Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
With Honors, Cum Laude
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA
College of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Diploma – Natural Sciences
With Honors
Mountain Pointe High School, Phoenix, AZ, USA
RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship:
Craniofacial & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Institute, Southfield , MI, USA
Affiliated with:
Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, USA
Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, USA
Department of Plastic Surgery
(Under: Ian T. Jackson, MD, DSc, FRCS, FACS, FRACS)
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Chief Resident:
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
St. John Providence Health System-Macomb, MI, USA
Affiliated with:
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal oak, MI, USA
Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace, Detroit, MI, USA
Department of Surgery
(Under: Drs. RB MacIntosh, J Topf, L Clayman, WS Bloom)
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Residency:
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
St. John Providence Health System-Macomb, MI, USA
William Beaumont Hospital
Detroit Medical Center
University of Pittsburgh Med Center
Department of Surgery
(Under: Drs. RB MacIntosh, J Topf, L Clayman, WS Bloom)
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Anesthesia, Adult and Pediatric
Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, USA
Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Mi, USA
Department of Anesthesiology
(Under: Samuel Perov, MD)
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
Advanced Microsurgery
Department of Plastic surgery, Providence Hospital, MI, USA
Microsurgery
Department of Plastic surgery, Providence Hospital, MI, USA
CERTIFICATION
Advanced Trauma Life Support Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
BOARD CERTIFICATION / DIPLOMATE/ MEMBERSHIP
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
American College of Surgeons
North American Skull Base Surgery Society
American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Chalmers J. Lyons Academy Honor Society
American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery- Board Certified
National Board Dental Examinations – Board Certified
National Board of Medical Examiners – Board Certified
HONORS
Golden Scalpel Award Craniofacial Institute, Department of Plastic Surgery
Scientific Research award, St. John Health System
Honorary Bucaramanga City Badge, For cleft lip and palate surgeries of indigenous population
AAOMS Resident Award for Leadership and Community Service
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
Governor’s Award
University of Pennsylvania Outstanding Student Award
Dean’s Merit Award
University of Pennsylvania Merit Award
Raymond Joseph Harris Award
Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society
President’s Award
Dean’s Honor List
Quest for Quality Award
RESEARCH/ PUBLICATION
BOOKS
Farbod F, Hayes C, Reuter T. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Reference Guide book 2nd edition, AAOMS, Chicago, 2010 Co-Author and Editor
Brandt T, Krishnan D, Farbod F. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Reference Guide book 1st edition, AAOMS, Chicago, 2006 Co-Author and Editor
JOURNALS
Tuli P, Farbod F, Jonathan Y, Ian T. Jackson. Utilization of Short Vertical Limb in Vertical Reduction Mammaplasty. . European Journal of Plastic Surgery- 2011. Pending
Farbod F, Tuli. P, Robertson B, Ian T. Jackson. Methods of Endotracheal Tube Fixation for Greatest Stability. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery- 2010, V.21; 4, 1250-1251.
Robertson B, Farbod F, B, Tuli. P, Ian T. Jackson. A Simple Solution to a Complex Position in Cleft Surgery. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery- 2010, Sep: 21 (5): 1611.
Tuli P, Farbod F, Ian T. Jackson. Rabbit as a distraction model – Pitfalls. European Journal of Plastic Surgery- 2010, June, V. 33: 3.
Tuli P, Farbod F, Ian T. Jackson. The Use of Hydroxyapatite granules for correction of skeletal facial deformities. European Journal of Plastic Surgery- 2010, March s00238-010-0421-9
Farbod F. A response to” Amoxicillin prophylaxis does not cause anaphylaxis.” International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2010, V.39: 5, 520-521.
Farbod F, Kanaan H, Farbod J. Infective Endocarditis and antibiotic prophylaxis revision of guidelines. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009; 38: 626-631.
Farbod F, Bao A, Snyder TR, Sturtevant MA. Comparison of Gene Expression Patterns During Development. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science 1999, April, V.34: 15.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Farbod F, Hilton L, Ian T. Jackson, Cost and Comparison of External vs. Internal Port Tissue Expansion. Providence Hospital (Southfield, MI) 4/28/2010
Tuli P, Farbod F, Ian T. Jackson, A Comparative Study of Free Osteoblast and Periosteal Grafts in the Repair of Calvarial Bone Defects. Providence Hospital (Southfield, MI) 4/28/2010
Tuli P, Frabod F, Ian T. Jackson, Tibial Periposteum is the Prefered Source of Osteoprogenitor Cells. Providence Hospital (Southfield, MI) 4/28/2010
Farbod F, Tumors of the lateral neck. University of Detroit Mercy (Dearborn, MI) 4/17/2009
Farbod F, Primary Squamous Carcinoma arising within Branchial Cyst. Michigan State University (Warren, MI) 4/9/2009
Farbod F, Branchiogenic Carcinoma. Detroit Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial (Novi, MI) 2/23/2009
Shahriari A, Farbod F, Fonseca RJ, Bays RA. Factors Contributing to Anxiety Prior to Surgery. University of Pennsylvania, (Philadelphia, PA) 2004.
Frank F, Peter Quinn. Long-term outcomes of meniscectomy and temporary silastic implants with. University of Pennsylvania, (Philadelphia, PA) 2004.
Frank F, Raymond J Fonseca. Effects of hyaluronate and bio-guide membrane/putty on bone formation. University of Pennsylvania, (Philadelphia, PA) 2003.
Farbod F, Sturtevant MA. Comparison of Gene Expression During Development. A-N Academy of Science (Flagstaff, AZ) 4/14/1999.
Farbod F, Sturtevant MA. Regulation of EGF-R Expression and Vein Patterning in Drosophila. National Genetic Conference (Seattle, WA) 3/25/1999
Farbod F, Sturtevant MA. Genes Controlling Wing Vein Development in Drosophila and Other Insects. North-West Society of Developmental Biology (Seattle, WA) 3/11/1999
JUDGING
Canadian Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Association Convention
Posters and Abstracts Toronto, Canada (10/15/2009)
American Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Association Convention
Posters and Abstracts Seattle, Washington (09/19/2008)
Japanese & Korean Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Association Convention
Posters and Abstracts Honolulu, Hawaii (10/12/2007)
EXTERNSHIPS:
Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (Div. of Craniofacial surgery)
Louisiana State University – Shreveport (Dept. Craniofacial/H&N surgery)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Dept. of OMFS)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Dept. of OMFS)
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (Div. Craniofacial surgery)
University of Texas Med-Center – Houston (Dept. of OMFS)
Methodist Hospital of Houston (Div. Craniofacial surgery)
Veteran’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Dept. of OMFS)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Dept. of OMFS)