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What qualities would you seek in your cosmetic surgeon?
Our competitive, perfection-driven society is causing more women and men than ever before to seek cosmetic surgery to achieve a younger, slimmer and more attractive appearance.
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What qualities would you seek in your cosmetic surgeon? The surgeon you select is your most important decision! Get your ideal cosmetic outcomes with the skill, care, confidence and personal touch of Dr. Wael Kouli.
The Characteristics That Distinguish Dr. Kouli
The skill and experience necessary to perform all forms of cosmetic surgery
Board-certified specialist
Diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, as well as the
American Board of General Surgery
Extensive training and experience in cosmetic surgery and weight loss surgery
Education + Background
After graduating from Aleppo University Medical School in 1996, Dr. Kouli started his internship in surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He then proceeded to Drexel University in Philadelphia for his general surgical residency.
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His dedication to beauty prompted him to complete a fellowship in weight loss surgery at the University Medical Center at Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey and a fellowship in cosmetic surgery in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Kouli is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is also a diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Kouli is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also published in multiple medical journals.
Licenses
State of California (Current)
State of Washington (Current)
State of New Jersey Medical License (Current)
State of New Jersey CDS (Current)
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate DEA (Current)
The American Board of Surgery Certificate (Current)
ECFMG Certificate (Current)
Education
Fellowship Induction to the American College of Surgeons.
New Orleans, USA.
Oct 2007
Board Certified in General Surgery. Certifying (Oral) Examination.
The American Board of Surgery.
Mar 2005
Qualifying (Written) Examination.
The American Board of Surgery.
Oct 2004
ECFMG Certified:
USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 2
USMLE Step 3
TOEFEL
May 1998
University Of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo-Syria.
Combined Diploma of Doctor In Medicine and BS.
Sept. 1990- 1996
Al Kindy High School, Aleppo-Syria.State Examination of Baccalaureate.
Sept. 1987-1990
St. Demitrius French Catholic Junior High School, Aleppo-Syria.
Sept. 1984-1987
Professional Appointments
Private Practice. Laparoscopic Bariatrics and General Surgery. Atlantic City, NJ.
July 2005 – Mar 2008
Residency And Training
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Fellow.
South Center Cosmetic Surgery, Seattle, Washington.
E. Antonio Mangubat, MD.Mar 2008 – Mar 2009
Laparoscopic Bariatrics Fellow.
Princeton University Medical Center.NJ Bariatrics, R. E. Brolin MD.
July 2004 – July 2005
General Surgery, Chief Residents. MCP- Huhnemann Hospitals, Drexel University.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
July 2003 – 2004
General Surgery, PGY 2, 3,and 4.
MCP- Huhnemann Hospitals, Drexel University.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
July 1999 – 2003
General Surgery, Internship.
University of Michigan Medical Center.Ann Arbor, Michigan.
July 1998 – 1999
Clinical Extern Scholarships
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Surgery Department.
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1997
Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery.
St. George’s Hospital, University of London, London-England.
1996
Department of Medicine.
Kremlin de Bicetres Hospital, Paris-France.
1995
Internal Medicine Scholarship, top 10 students at Aleppo Medical School.
First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
1994
Professional Society Members
Member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, ASBS.
Member of the American College of Surgeons, ACS.
Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery AACS.
Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, SAGES.
Member of the National Arab American Medical Association, NAAMA.
Member of the Syrian American Medical Society, SAMS.
Extra Curricular Activities
Spoken LanguagesEnglish, French, Arabic
Piano StudiesDiploma Degree, 1982-1990Aleppo Academic Conservatory of Music, Aleppo-Syria.
Professional Activities
Board Member of the Syrian American Medical Society, SAMS, New Jersey Chapter.
2007
Live Internet Broad Cast For Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band.
2006
Course in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for weight loss.Jeffrey Ponsky, MD.
2005
Resident Endoscopic/laparoscopic WorkshopSAGES, Jeffrey Ponsky, MD.
2001
Course in Laparoscopic Colon ResectionCourse Director W. Peter Geis, MD.
2001
Research & Publications
Complications at gastrojejunostomy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: comparison between 21- and 25-mm circular staplers. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 3 (2007) 508-514.2007
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Stricture, bleeding, and ulcer following laparoscopic Rou-En-Y Gastric Bypass constructed using a circularly stapled gastrojejunostomy. Poster presentation at the ASBS meeting, june-20052005
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Patient characteristics impacting excess weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, Obesity Surgery, 15, 2005.2005
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Clinical Research Title: The role of Thoracoscopy in the Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease.Mark Lannettoni, MD, Assistant Professor. Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.1997
Cosmetic Surgery Credentials
American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery
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The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is a professional medical society whose members are dedicated to patient safety and physician education in cosmetic surgery. Its members specialize in cosmetic surgery. The AACS is the organization that represents cosmetic surgeons in the American Medical Association through its seat in the AMA House of Delegates. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery provides in-depth instructional fellowship programs to advance a physician’s education in cosmetic surgery and enhance clinical skills.
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Post-residency fellowships provide comprehensive training with leading specialists in various fields for an unmatched educational experience. The AACS has over twenty fellowship programs located across the country specializing in the field of cosmetic surgery.
American Board Of Cosmetic Surgery
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The mission of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) is to serve the public by promoting the safe and ethical practice of the specialty of cosmetic surgery. Diplomates of the ABCS shall demonstrate the highest standards of training, knowledge, and expertise, as determined by a process of peer review and standardized examination and certification.
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The following is a list of goals for The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery:
To establish training standards
To achieve and maintain the highest professional standards in cosmetic surgery
To establish a method for the qualification of specialists in cosmetic surgery and a certification system
To carry out such goals and objectives in full compliance with all laws and regulations relating to equivalent surgical specialists.
University Of Michigan
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The University of Michigan General Surgery Residency Program is designed to provide the foundational instruction and experience necessary for the development of exceptionally-talented independent practitioners of surgery in any setting. The program is uniquely able to prepare the future leaders of academic surgery.
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The Department of Surgery is nationally recognized for the excellence of its surgical training programs and consistently attracts outstanding candidates for trainee positions at the resident and fellowship levels. The surgical heritage at The University of Michigan is unusually strong and associated with such names as Charles deNancrede, Hugh Cabot, John Alexander, Cameron Haight, Reed Nesbit, Frederick Coller, C. Gardner Child, Jeremiah Turcotte, Arnold Coran, Norman Thompson, Lazar Greenfield and many others.
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There are over 100 full-time faculty members including basic scientists in biochemistry, immunology, bioengineering and physiology whose expertise enriches many areas of investigation. The program provides for supervised experience in all areas that constitute the principal components of general surgery.
Ambulatory Accreditation (Amb)
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Physicians often seek accreditation for their facilities to demonstrate to their patients and communities their commitment to quality and patient safety. Many facilities seek accreditation voluntarily; others are required to do so to meet state, professional society, or association requirements.
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IMQ’s Ambulatory Program accredits a wide range of facilities (see side bar). The program offers facilities a practical, meaningful, and cost-effective method for ensuring quality health care and achieving accreditation. IMQ is recognized by authorities in a number of states and has expanded its programs to include facilities around the country.
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