PHYSICIAN CEO Alumni Directory

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P ETER L LOYD H ILDEBRAND , MD

H ASSAN A LZEIN , MD

F ERNANDO F. C ORREIA , MD, P H D

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M OHAMMAD A L -K HUDARI , MD

A RTHUR B. C UMMINGS , MD

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C ATHERINE Y. C HOI , MD

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Mir H. Ali, MD, PhD

Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

1051 US Route 6, Suite #100

Morris, Illinois 60450

USA

815.942.4875

www.RezinOrtho.com

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

MiraliMDPhD@Yahoo.com

773.612.9535

PCEO 2019

Ali is a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who specializes in conservative, non-surgical and surgical

treatment of neck and back disorders. Dr. Ali completed his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology in 2002,

and then graduated from medical school with highest honors in 2004. Dr. Ali completed his residency training in

orthopedic surgery at the world renown Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 2009 and fellowship training in spine

surgery at Rush University Medical Center in 2010. Dr. Ali joined Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in

2013 and created the Deerpath Spine Institute.

Dr. Ali is known in the medical community for his precise examination skills, attentive ears, and his vigorous

belief in patient education. He is also known as a conservative surgeon who believes in surgery as the very last

option and only believes in as little surgery as necessary to address the patient's condition.

Dr. Ali's philosophy is spending adequate time with each patient, explaining his/her condition in terms he/she

can understand, discussing treatment options together in a team-oriented manner and recommending surgery

only when all other options have failed.

In his free time, Dr Ali enjoys spending time with his wife and six children, reading and bicycling. Dr. Ali sees

patients at the Morris, Ottawa, Joliet and Bolingbrook offices of Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Delilah Alonso, MD

Delilah Alonso, MD, PA

6705 Red Road, Suite #518

Coral Gables, Florida 33143

USA

305.403.1181

www.Facebook.com/AlonsoDerm/

Board Certified in Dermatology

D_Alonso@Yahoo.com

305.710.1159

PCEO 2015

Delilah Alonso, MD is a board certified dermatologist who provides her patients with the most current and

advanced care for all conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Alonso understands the difference that

clear, healthy, youthful-looking skin can make, not only in a person's appearance, but in his or her overall quality

of life. Throughout her career, Dr. Alonso has built a reputation as a top cosmetic dermatologist by providing

leading-edge treatments, attentive and personalized patient care, and remarkable aesthetic results. Learn more

about Dr. Alonso's education, training and experience below.

Dr. Alonso is a proud alumna of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami. She then went onto graduated

from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science with General Honors before receiving her Medical

Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Alonso completed an

internship in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, as well as a residency in dermatology at the

University of Miami Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery.

Dr. Alonso remains committed to the highest standards of patient care and is actively involved in several

professional organizations so that she can remain on the leading edge of advancements in her field. She is a

member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Miami Dermatologic Society, the American Society for

Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She regularly attends

conferences to stay on top of the most effective and safest dermal filler and toxin injection technique as well as

the latest cosmetic treatment developments. Over the past twelve years she has provided a range of advanced

cosmetic dermatology treatments, including facial injectables, laser skin resurfacing, medical acne treatment and

laser hair removal. In addition, she has participated extensively in research as an investigator in over 30 clinical

trials. Dr. Alonso is proud to treat patients of all age and skin types, and has experience in pediatric, general,

surgical and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Alonso understands that no two people are alike, and as such no two patients should receive the exact same

procedures. At her state-of-the-art practice, Dr. Alonso performs thorough consultations and evaluations to

identify the specific needs of each patient. She also takes the time to address any patient questions or concerns

so that all patients feel 100 percent comfortable about their decision to pursue treatment. Dr. Alonso provides

her patients with personalized and compassionate care. Her priority is to help patients’ skin look natural and

healthy. She customizes skin care regimens for each patient and offers leading-edge cosmetic products and

techniques to help patients look their best and achieve their personal goals.

Hassan Alzein, MD

Alzein Pediatrics

2850 West 95th Street, Suite #400

Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805

USA

780.424.7600

www.AlzeinPeds.com

Board Certified in Pediatrics

HAlzein@Gmail.com

780.288.6858

PCEO 2018

Hassan Alzein, MD earned his medical degree at the University of Damascus in Syria in September of 1988 and

completed his residency in 1994 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is board certified and has

consistently been awarded “America’s Top Pediatrician” by Consumer Research Council of America and one of

Chicago Magazine’s Top 100 Doctors for 2014 and 2018.

Dr. Alzein gained extensive experience working as a hospitalist caring for critically ill children in Pediatric

Intensive Care Units. Through his flourishing private practice, Alzein Pediatrics, he has served the community in

the southwest suburbs for over 20 years. Alzein Pediatrics currently has five providers and two offices located in

Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park. His practice is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center and Little

Company of Mary Hospital where he has served as Chairman of Pediatrics for three terms.

Dr. Alzein served as a clinical instructor for Midwestern University in Downers Grove and Olympia Fields from

1994 to 1996. More recently he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Rosalind Franklin

University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago.

Dr. Alzein’s interest in the business aspect of medicine led him to be a co -founder of the rapidly growing United

Elite Hospitalists group in 2012. This group has been providing both adult and pediatric services for several

hospitals in Chicagoland and expanding its services to include Neurology and Intensive Care.

Dr. Alzein finds Telemedicine to be a promising field for the future of pediatrics. He believes that incorporating

this technology in the medical field will allow children everywhere to have increased access to advanced

healthcare.

Mohammad Al-Khudari, MD

Family Eye Physicians, Ltd

6201 West 95th Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

USA

708.636.9393

www.FamilyEyePhysicians.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

PedsEye@Hotmail.com

815.557.3555

PCEO 2017

Mohammad Al-Khudari, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist and a native to the southwest suburbs of

Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr Al-Khudari

received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed his internship at MacNeal Hospital

and the University of Chicago. He performed his residency at Stroger Memorial Hospital. Following his

residency, Dr. Al-Khudari completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Children's Memorial Hospital/

Northwestern University.

Dr. Al-Khudari has received numerous awards including Best Research Project from the Chicago

Ophthalmology Society, Outstanding Teacher of the year and Chief Resident of Stroger Memorial Hospital. He

has authored many publications and completed research on macular degeneration, glaucoma and pediatric

ophthalmology.

Dr. Al-Khudari is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Chicago Ophthalmology

Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology

and Strabismus Society and the American Medical Association.

Fatma Al-Shehri, MD

Fatma Al-Shehri, MD

Khalid Bin Alwaleed

Riyadh, Central

SAUDI ARABIA

966.277.7333

www.HBRClinics.com

Board Certified in Dermatology

DrFatma100@Hotmail.com

055.402.2004

PCEO 2016

Fatma Alshehri, MD is a CEO of Health and Beauty Rejuvenation clinic and spa in the heart of Riyadh, the

capital city of Saudi Arabia. She is a graduate of King Saud University and is a board certified dermatologist by

both Saudi and Arab board councils. Dr Fatma is also a holder of a King Saud fellowship in dermatologic and

laser surgery and she completed a clinical attachment for one academic year in Rothschild Hospital in Paris

where she found her passion about cosmetic dermatology, face and body contouring.

Dr Fatma worked at the military hospital as a consultant dermatologist but shifted to private practice as a part

time job in one of the elite dermatology clinics in Riyadh. Five years later she established her own clinic with a

special focus on cosmetic dermatology and anti aging medicine.

Dr Fatma is a member of many local and international societies. She is an invited speaker to conferences both

locally and internationally and she has won many prizes and awards in both social and academic levels. Dr

Fatma has her expertise and interest in initiation, maintaining and restoration of heath and beauty hence the

name of her practice.

Dr Fatma is a single mother of two terrific gentlemen and one gorgeous young lady. Regarding hobbies Dr

Fatma is interested in oil painting, ceramic and sculpting arts. Reading poetry and dancing are her stress relief

technique. Dr Fatma comes from far …far away to learn and meet people with the same interest and

enthusiasm.

Michael Aronsky, MD

Kremer Eye Center

200 Mall Boulevard

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406

USA

610.337.1580

www.KremerEyeCenter.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

MAronsky@KremerEyeCenter.com

484.994.4173

PCEO 2016

Michael Aronsky, M.D. is the managing partner of Kremer Eye Center in King of Prussia, PA. After graduating

from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Aronsky obtained his medical degree from the University of South

Florida College of Medicine. He then performed his internship in transitional medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital

in New York. His residency in ophthalmology was performed at the Friedenwald Eye Institute in Maryland,

where he was appointed Chief Resident of Ophthalmology in 1997. Dr. Aronsky was awarded a one-year

surgery fellowship to study corneal and refractive eye surgery at the renowned Case Western Reserve University

and the University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Dr. Aronsky has performed tens of thousands of refractive surgeries, including LASIK, PRK, LASEK, Intacs

Corneal Rings, and is one of the leading Visian ICL surgeons in the U.S. He was the first in the Delaware Valley

to perform Intacs, Conductive Keratoplasty, Sutureless Endothelial Corneal Transplants, Bladeless LASIK, and

IntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty. He continues to perform the latest, most innovative procedures by participating

in many ongoing FDA protocols.

Dr. Aronsky lives outside Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. When not working or with his children,

he can often be found playing tennis or pickleball.

Christian Franz Becker, MD

La Fuente Centro de Salud Integral

APV Los Retamales Pasaje Eduardo Astete Mendoza F-2

San Jerónimo, Cusco 0800

PERU

+51.84.278.121

www.Facebook.com/LaFuenteCentroDeSaludIntegral/

Peru Board ad ICO Certified in Ophthalmology

ChrisBeckerCont@Gmail.com

+51.92.336.0208

PCEO 2019

Christian F. Becker Contreras, MD graduated from Universidad San Martin de Porres Medical School in Lima,

Perú in 2012. He went on to complete an ophthalmology residency at the Dr. Elías Santana Hospital in Santo

Domingo, Dominican Republic and graduated in 2017.

Upon completion of his residency program, Dr Becker returned home to Lima, to join his 3 generation

ophthalmology family practice in Lima. Shortly thereafter, He moved to Cusco, Perú to provide medical and

surgical care in an up-and-growing practice that tends to the anyone and everyone in need.

Dr Becker currently lives in Cusco, Perú, working at "la Fuente" mission hospital taking care of the needy

population of the region and working to grow the practice.

Dr Becker is in charge of developing a refractive surgery program to reach as many patients as possible in the

region to bring them to excellent vision and, at the same time, help sustain the blindness prevention program.

When not in scrubs or doing consultations, you might find him fencing or rally driving near Machu Picchu.

Alicia Barba, MD

Barba Dermatology

4770 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite #1140

Miami, Florida 33137

USA

305.573.7200

www.BarbaDermatology.com

Board Certified in Dermatology

DrBarba@Bellsouth.net

305.608.4495

PCEO 2015

Alicia Barba, MD is a Miami-based board certified dermatologist who is a recognized authority on cosmetic

dermatology and skin treatments. She has lectured nationwide on acne and non-invasive cosmetic procedures,

and has been chosen to teach other physicians on how to safely administer Botox®, Dysport™, as well as a

number of dermal fillers. Dr. Barba is often asked to share her expertise to the English and Spanish-speaking

media about the latest advancements in skin care technologies and has served on advisory boards of national and

international skin care companies.

Dr. Barba is founder of Barba Dermatology and Barba Skin Clinic, state-of-the-art centers for medical and

cosmetic skin treatments. She has the scientific and medical training to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin

conditions and to perform advanced therapies to beautify the skin. She is devoted to sharing her expertise with

her patients through an array of services she performs at her Miami offices, including general, pediatric and

surgical dermatology for the treatment of skin cancer and growth removal. As co-founder of Barba Skin Clinic,

the go-to Miami destination for clinical facials and permanent hair removal, she is active in developing treatment

protocols and the training of her aestheticians to serve the beauty needs of Barba Dermatology clientele so that

they deliver results.

Dr. Barba is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and

the Miami Dermatology Society. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Barba works with International

Dermatology Research where she serves as a primary investigator for clinical trials testing new dermatology

medicines and cosmetic treatments for FDA approval. Dr. Barba has completed over 65 clinical trials for

medicines treating various conditions such as acne, dark spots, wrinkles and skin infections.

Dr. Alicia Barba received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed an internship in Internal

Medicine at Cambridge Hospital, and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Miami School of

Medicine. Of Mexican heritage, Dr. Barba is fluent in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese and gladly welcomes an

international clientele to her practice.

Dr. Barba is married to Costantino Cicchelli, co-founder of Barba Skin Clinic. Together they have a daughter,

Alessandra. A San Diego native, Dr. Barba comes from a family of six siblings. Four of five sisters, and a brother

in law, are in the dermatology field. She enjoys working with sister Stella, and together love attending family

gatherings where everyone sits around and “talks shop” sharing the latest technologies and success stories.

David H. Bellamah, MD

Bellamah Vein Center, PLLC

2975 Stockyard Road, Suite #200

Missoula, Montana 59808

USA

406.541.3200

www.VeinMontana.com

Board Certified in Surgery

SnowBowl1815@MSN.com

406.240.5161

PCEO 2017

David H. Bellamah, MD, FACS, received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cincinnati, Ohio’s Xavier

University Summa Cum Laude in 1991. From there, he attended the College of Medicine at the University of

Cincinnati, which is where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1996. After medical school, Dr.

Bellamah finished his surgical residency at Cincinnati’s Good Samaritan Hospital in 2000.

He relocated to Western Montana in 2001. Since that time, he has been providing the residents of Missoula,

Montana, and its surrounding communities with state-of-the-art care in General Surgery, Advanced

Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Care, Treatment of Venous Disease, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Dr. Bellamah has 15 years of experience in the field of Vascular Surgery. His passion for treating venous

disorders is what led him to open his own vein center. His dedication to his patients is evident, with his 5-star

rating on RateMDs. His friendly nature and dedicated staff make visiting his office a pleasure. Bellamah Vein &

Center’s Mission Statement makes it clear that he strives to treat his patients with the respect, compassion,

kindness and honesty that they deserve.

Dr. Bellamah believes that each patient deserves individualized care that is tailored to meet his/her needs. He

takes great pride in diagnosing and then presenting his patients with a treatment plan customized to their

particular needs. Dr. Bellamah encourages his patients to ask questions and is always happy to discuss what they

can expect from their customized treatment plans with them.

Dr. Bellamah devotes his time to the diagnosis and treatment of lower extremity venous disorders. These

disorders include varicose veins, stasis ulcers, leg pain and spider veins. To cure these venous disorders, Dr.

Bellamah uses state-of-the-art, non-invasive procedures. These procedures include radio frequency ablation,

sclerotherapy, phlebectomy and endovenous laser therapy.

Dr. Bellamah served as the Clinical Instructor for the Department of Surgery at the University of Washington.

And as the Wound Care Director at Saint Patrick’s Hospital from 2004 to 2013.

Donald W. Benefield, MD

Benefield Eye Care, PC

14225 Dedeaux Road

Gulfport, Mississippi 39503

USA

228.328.0972

www.BenefieldEyeCare.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

BeniCare@AOL.com

228.860.0782

PCEO 2017

Don Benefield, MD is an ophthalmologist who practices in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Benefield specializes in

cataract and refractive surgery such as LASIK, Refractive Lens Exchange, advanced technology IOL's, and

astigmatism correction. He also has a dry eye practice, does eyelid and glaucoma surgery, advanced diagnostics

and comprehensive ophthalmology.

Don Benefield is a native of Gulfport, Mississippi and received his BS degree from the University of Southern

Mississippi in 1982. He attended Tulane Medical School then interned at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in

Internal Medicine. Dr. Benefield completed his training at Tulane Department of Ophthalmology in 1990.

Dr. Don Benefield founded Benefield Eye Care, PC on the beach in Gulfport in 1990. After the clinic was

slabbed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Dr. Benefield built a beautiful new clinic and Coastal Eye Surgery Center,

Inc. six miles inland. The eight lane clinic, built in the A. Hays Town architectural style also has a LASIK suite

and eyewear shop. Dr. Benefield employs an optometrist and 23 other full and part time staff.

Dr. Don Benefield served as president of the University of Southern Mississippi International Alumni

Association in 2000. He was elected to the University of Southern Mississippi Hall of Fame in 2002.

Dr. Don Benefield is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, past president of the Mississippi

Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and president of Tulane Eye Alumni. He was outstanding Tulane Eye

alumnus of the year in 2006, has received the Physicians Recognition Award from the American Medical

Association, and Lifelong Education Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a

clinical instructor of ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School, a member of the Refractive Surgical Alliance,

International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New Orleans

Academy of Ophthalmology, Mississippi State Medical Association, Coast Counties Medical Society and Eye Pac

board for the Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Benefield lives on the bayou in Gulfport with his wife Patricia. He has 3 grown daughters (although the youngest is

a sophomore at the University of Mississippi) and an 11 month old grandson. He enjoys boating and big game fishing.

He also likes to create, invent, build and fix things. Dr. Benefield has a patent on an eye dominance detection device

and methods. He is also an artist who occasionally creates t - shirt art for events. Dr. Benefield is looking forward to the

PCEO course and the doors that it may open for his business, family, and patients.

Craig S. Bindi, MD

Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley

606 Saratoga Avenue

San Jose, California 95129

USA

408.296.1010

www.2020EyeSite.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

CBindi@Yahoo.com

925.487.4899

PCEO 2018

Craig S. Bindi, MD is owner, medical director, and the surgical ophthalmologist at the Laser Eye Center of

Silicon Valley in San Jose, California and the Laser Eye Center of the East Bay in Pleasanton, California.

Dr Bindi graduated and trained at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine, Department

of Ophthalmology Residency Program and completed an additional one-year academic post-doctoral fellowship

at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, studying and researching corneal physiology and refractive

surgery. Dr Bindi completed a general surgery & medicine internship in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr Bind has performed over 40,000 refractive surgical procedures and is an expert in the field of vision

correction surgery. Dr Bindi is the Oakland Raider’s team ophthalmologist, LASIK surgeon and sideline

physician.

Dr Bindi became a Board Certified Ophthalmologist in 2002 by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a

teacher of latest techniques in refractive surgery to local eye surgeons and a frequent source of information for

local media (TV, radio, newspaper).

Scott D. Boruchov, MD

Edison Radiology Group &

Edison Imaging Associates

65 James Street

Edison, New Jersey 08818

USA

732.321.7917

www.NJRadiology.net

Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology

SBoruchov@Verizon.net

973.768.8111

PCEO 2019

Scott Boruchov, MD is a board certified radiologist, specializing in body imaging and breast imaging and

procedures. Scott has been with Edison Radiology Group since finishing his body fellowship at Memorial Sloane

Kettering Cancer Center in June of 2000. He has been a partner since 2003 and has been on the executive

committee of the group since 2004.

Scott is a father of 6 with kids ranging in age from 21 through 10 (4 boys and 2 girls). Scott loves traveling,

photography, movies and music.

Marc E. Bosem, MD

CorrectVision Laser Institute

2300 North Commerce Parkway

Weston, Florida 33326

USA

954.442.1133

www.CorrectVision.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Marc@Bosem.com

954.559.9795

PCEO 2017

Marc Bosem, MD is a comprehensive refractive surgeon practicing in South Florida and medical director and

owner of the Correct Vision Laser Institute a three surgeon practice.

CorrectVision is a 3 office boutique practice with an onsite ASC and Excimer/Fempto Laser Vision suite and is

affiliated with and a board member of the Eye Physicians of Florida a large single specialty practice with 23

locations and 40 physicians.

Marc is married to Karen Borushok, MD, a diagnostic radiologist and has two children Melissa and Brian.

Melissa is studying at the University of Chicago and Brian will be attending Duke University in the fall.

Marc is a political science and biology graduate of Emory University. He then went to the University of Miami

Medical School followed by an Ophthalmology residency in San Antonio at the University of Texas Health

Science Center.

Marc is a native of Florida with an interest in all water sports, golf hiking and snow skiing. He has traveled

extensively to Europe and South America.

Marc is excited to be a part of Physician CEO 2017 for the fellowship and the growth potential for his practice.

Jeremy M. Boucher, MD

Jeremy M. Boucher, MD, PLLC

P.O. Box 57112

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73157-7112

USA

405.415.5405

www.MEI.org/McGee-Eye-Surgery-Center

Board Certified in Anesthesiology

JeremyBoucherMD@Gmail.com

405.415.5405

PCEO 2016

Jeremy Boucher, MD, is owner of Jeremy M. Boucher, M.D., PLLC and is an attending anesthesiologist in

Oklahoma City, OK. Currently he works predominantly at the Dean McGee Eye Institute Surgery Center.

Dr Boucher is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, where he graduated with

distinction, was selected for AOA, and he received the Charles Carmack Award for most outstanding student in

anesthesiology. He was also a Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Scholar award recipient and

the Society for Education in Anesthesiology Scholar award recipient. Subsequently, Dr Boucher completed his

Anesthesiology Residency at the same institution and was also Chief Resident. Following residency completion,

Dr Boucher did a Liver Transplantation Anesthesiology Fellowship at the Nazhi Zuhdi Transplant Institute in

Oklahoma City. He practiced Liver Transplant Anesthesiology for 7 years before assuming his current position.

As a result of his past training and current position Dr Boucher has professional interests in solid organ

transplantation anesthesiology, as well as, anesthesiology for complex ophthalmic surgery. He has interests in

medical student, resident, and fellow education, and was selected by the Dean McGee Eye Institute faculty as the

only anesthesiologist to be a member of the lecturing cadre' of physicians for the residents and fellows. He has

further professional interests in Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Palliative Care.

Personally Dr. Boucher has numerous avocational interests. He is a certified SCUBA Rescue Diver currently

working on becoming a Divemaster and he possesses his Bareboat Sailing License and enjoys sailing in new

destinations on vacation trips. He has multiple interests and extensive training in numerous forms of martial arts

and continues to further his instructor certifications in these multiple specialty arenas.

Kasey B. Brown, DO

ClearSight LASIK

7101 NW Expressway, Suite #335

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132

USA

405.722.2020

www.ClearSight.com

Board Eligible in Ophthalmology

Dr.KaseyBrown@ClearSight.com

918.649.7040

PCEO 2019

Kasey Brown, DO was born and raised in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was introduced to medicine at an early age

and had many positive mentors throughout her life that helped her achieve her goal of being able to serve the

people of her home state.

After high school, Dr. Brown attended the University of Arkansas on an academic scholarship. During that time

that she explored different areas of medicine and one of her mentors introduced her to ophthalmology and she

fell in love with the field. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and continued to pursue her dream of becoming a

physician.

Dr. Brown attended Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated as a member of

Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Sigma Phi honor societies. During medical school, she participated in international

missions in Peru and Brazil. This experience taught her how impactful and life-changing eye surgery could be

and further propelled her desire to become an ophthalmologist. She completed her traditional internship and

residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center. After having surgery herself during her residency, Dr.

Brown knew she wanted to specialize in refractive surgery and is now completing her fellowship at ClearSight

LASIK Center in Oklahoma City, OK.

Dr. Brown is married to Dr. Nathan Brown and they have one daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys running,

golfing, hunting, and loves to travel with her family.

Gregory A. Buford, MD

BEAUTY by BUFORD

125 Inverness Drive East, Suite #340

Englewood, Colorado 80112

USA

303.747.6719

www.BeautybyBuford.com

Board Certified in Plastic Surgery

DrBuford@BeautybyBuford.com

303.882.3405

PCEO 2018

Gregory A. Buford, MD is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and is a nationally recognized expert on minimally

invasive facial rejuvenation and author of “Beauty and the Business”. He has personally performed over 6000

procedures with a variety of liquid face-lift products and is recognized by Allergan as a Diamond Provider,

signifying that he is ranked among the TOP 1% of BOTOX® injectors in the nation. In addition, he is a

nationally recognized Master trainer for the Allergan Facial Portfolio (Juvederm/Voluma/Vollure/Volbella/

BOTOX/Latisse) and trains other medical practitioners in advanced injection techniques. He is also a nationally

recognized Luminary for ThermiRF.

Dr. Buford has been consistently recognized in the media for his Plastic Surgery expertise and has participated

with resources including Vogue, E Online, ABC News, FOX News, EMedicine, and many others. In addition,

he was selected twice as a finalist in the Denver Business Journal “Champions of Healthcare” for his charitable

contributions to Denver Non-Profit organizations as well as a former member of the Ballet Nouveau Colorado

Board of Trustees, and the CulturHaus Board of Directors. He is also an alumni member of the Denver Active

20/30 Organization. Dr Buford is honored to participate as an Advisory Board Member for several companies

including Fruit Street as well as MEND Nutrition and is an active presenter/consultant/trainer at a number of

medical meetings across the world.

Dr. Buford is the author of “Beauty and the Business” which was published in January 2010. The book has been

used across the country by various organizations to train medical professionals in the creation and maintenance

of a patient- centric aesthetic practice. He is also the author of “Eat, Drink, Heal: The Art and Science of Surgical

Nutrition” which was released in October 2016.

Gregory A. Buford, M.D. received his medical degree from Georgetown University School and Medicine and

completed residencies in both General Surgery as well as Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland

Clinic Foundation. From there, he obtained additional training in Cosmetic Surgery through the esteemed

Baker-Stuzin-Baker Fellowship. In addition, he completed the A4M Anti-Aging/Restorative Medicine

Fellowship.

Francesco Carones, MD

Carones Vision

via Domodossola 19

Milan 20145

ITALY

+39.02.7631.8174

www.Carones.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

FCarones@Carones.com

335.663.8077

PCEO 2016

Francesco Carones, MD was born in Italy in 1963. He graduated in 1988 at the University of Milan, Italy, where

he attended the Department of Ophthalmology as resident. In 1992 he took a clinical training period focused

on refractive surgery at Emory University, Atlanta GA, USA. Formerly he was Assistant Professor of

Ophthalmology and Director of Refractive Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,

S. Raffaele Hospital, University of Milan, Italy. Now in private practice, Dr. Carones is co-founder and Medical

Director of the Carones Ophthalmology Center in Milan, Italy where he performs cataract and refractive

surgery.

Dr. Carones is involved in refractive surgery since 1989, when he started pioneering the use of excimer laser.

He participated at several clinical trials, including the first human study on hyperopia correction using erodible

masks. He explored the application of mitomycin C after laser surgery. He was among the first to have access

to the tracker-assisted flying-spot ablation technology and to propose LASEK. As for cataract surgery, Dr.

Carones pioneered the implant of multifocal and extended depth of focus IOLs, and he was among the firsts to

implement his practice with a femtosecond laser.

Currently Dr Carones is a clinical investigator for several major surgical companies. His cataract and refractive

surgery practice also involves phakic IOLs, intracorneal ring segments, corneal inlays, lens surgery, and refractive

keratotomy. Dr. Carones has published many papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, books and book

chapters on refractive surgery and corneal topography. His research activities lead him to lecture and present at

major meetings on refractive surgery worldwide, including AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS and ISRS. He is member of

the most important Editorial Board of Journals of Ophthalmology and he currently serves as Board Member of

several national and international Ophthalmology Societies.

In his private life, Dr. Carones is interested in travelling, especially in the whole Africa continent. His principal

hobby is photography. He likes winter skiing, scuba diving and socializing.

Arvind R. Cavale, MD

Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants of Pennsylvania, LLC

1234 Bridgetown Pike, Suite #310

Feasterville, Pennsylvania 19053

USA

215.953.6804

www.SugarDoc.com

Board Certified in

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

MDLLCOffice@Gmail.com

267.716.8330

PCEO 2019

Arvind Cavale, MD, FACE is an Adult Clinical Endocrinologist, currently in his 20th year of practice in the Greater Philadelphia area. He

completed his medical education at Seth GS Medical College, University of Bombay in 1990, Residency in Internal Medicine from the Jamaica

Hospital Medical Center, NY in 1994 and Fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism from Nassau County Medical Center, NY in

1999. In between his training stints, Dr. Cavale served as an Internist in a rural hospital in Lutcher, LA from 1994-1996 and as an Instructor in

Medicine in NYC from 1996-97. After being on a partnership track with a fairly large group in Philadelphia, he decided to open his solo practice

in 2002, which he merged with that of a colleague in January 2018, to create Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants of PA. He was also actively

involved in clinical research since 2010, being a trial site for the Duke Clinical Research Institute and Worldwide Clinical Trials, participating in

some landmark trials such as EXSCEL, Harmony Outcomes and Camellia TIMI 61. In 2016, he, along with his physician colleague and two

Dieticians, co-founded The Endocrine & Metabolic Institute of Greater Philadelphia, LLC , now known as the Signature Diabetes Institute,

through which they developed bundled diabetes prevention and management programs.

Dr. Cavale has seen health care from all angles - patient, caregiver, physician and tax payer; and believes that the decades long crisis in the

American healthcare system is solvable by better use of the free enterprise system, reduced role of government mandates & middlemen, greater

education of the population in general, and appropriate allocation of healthcare dollars with transparency in pricing. His concept of moving the

discussion from a cost-cutting to a value-based purchasing, preceded the recent push in the healthcare industry. In addition, he is convinced that

employers need to be the first to move healthcare financing in the new direction, and that physicians must be ready to cooperatively offer ROI

for employers who wish to utilize their healthcare dollars effectively, and promote engagement by employees. Therefore a new type of leadership

is need in organized medicine that moves physicians away from dependence on government programs, and into actively managing the

economics of their clinical activities, in collaboration with colleagues and employers. This move will help reduce the rate of physician burnout

and restore the patient-physician relationship, while creating a new business model. He hopes that this change will eventually lead to a reform in

medical education and training, where new medical graduates will be comfortable with discussing the value of their services and setting

expectations.

Dr. Cavale has practiced with holistic philosophy for more than 22 years, which involves "reversing the senses", ironically even before reading

the book for the PCEO course. His business philosophy has been to encourage staff to be maximally involved in day-day operations, patient

interactions and to 'own" their position in the office. He owes his success to his wife of 25 years, Kanchan Cavale, who has been his front deck

operator, office manager, tax consultant, CFO, payroll manager, fixer, etc. for over 16 years. She now functions as Practice Administrator in

addition to her "mom" duties. His professional partner, Alan Schorr, DO, has been a friend and supporter, ever since he volunteered to cross-

cover in 2002. His Clinical Manager/Study Coordinator, Nancy Ward, has been instrumental in implementing his goals of integrating human

ingenuity and technology to deliver optimal care to his patients while operating the practice efficiently. Finally, his patients are the main reason

for his practice to have the reputation it has, not just locally but regionally. For this he is forever grateful. He is also grateful to the profession

and particularly to his specialty of Endocrinology, that has placed him in such a crucial position to positively affect so many fellow human

beings. Dr. Cavale hopes that the Physician CEO program will equip him to deliver on his mission for the

second half of his career.

Kevin Yin Shun Chan, DO, MS

Pineapple Health / Rejenesis

12010 S. Warner-Elliot loop, Ste. 1

Phoenix, Arizona 85044

USA

480.961.2366

www.PineappleHealth.org

www.RejenesisPrivateHealth.com

Board Certified in Family Practice

KChan@PineappleHealth.org

480.577.8199

PCEO 2019

Kevin Chan, DO, MS, FASA, is the family medicine physician at Pineapple Health / Rejenesis in Phoenix and has

been providing expert care for more than 20 years. He is an integrative and holistic physician who focuses on

total health and preventive care.

Dr. Chan has devoted the next phase of his medical career to providing comprehensive care for a smaller group

of patients, who want to achieve the best possible health through the next decades of their lives. There is good

scientific documentation that preventive medicine and attention to wellness can lead to longer, more active and

vigorous lives.

Dr. Chan integrates traditional cultural wisdom with modern medical science, creating a truly holistic approach

that focuses on diet, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Together, with his patients, Dr. Chan strives for a

proactive approach to keeping his patients healthy in the new paradigm of Integrative Age Management Medicine

and Preventive Lipidology in the context of Classical Chinese Medicine that is deeply rooted in the strategic

philosophy of Sun Tzu. He dedicates his skills, knowledge, and years of experience in medicine to his patients

quest for optimum health and happiness. He addresses patients as a whole person, not just as an isolated set of

symptoms. He takes the time to listen to patients history and looks at the interactions among genetic,

environmental, and lifestyle factors that can affect long-term health and cause complex, chronic disorders. Every

year he will perform a thorough integrative cardiometabolic-focused physical to establish a health baseline and

medical goals for a wellness program.

Dr. Chan holds an undergraduate degree in neural science from Brown University and a master’s degree in

physiology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. After obtaining his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree

from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Chan completed his residency in family medicine, as well

as a fellowship in occupational and environmental medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

Since starting his medical career in 1999, and relocating to Phoenix in 2006, Dr. Chan has had the privilege of

caring for many patients and their families. He considers it an honor that he is able to help his patients and share

in their quest for a healthy active life.

Mohsin M. Cheema, MD

Mohsin M. Cheema, MD

84 Hurley Avenue

Kingston, New York 12401

USA

845.339.4500

www.CheemaEye.com

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

MCheema@CheemaEye.com

914.388.4610

PCEO 2018