Michelle Zaniewski-Singh M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E., C.M.E.S., F.A.S.L.M.S., E.C.N.U.
Dr. Zaniewski-Singh graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, Wisconsin where she was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
She did her internship and residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio and her fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
She is double board certified and does clinical research. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology and a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She is a Certified Medical Aesthetic Specialist. She has been a faculty member and speaker for the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and a faculty member and lecturer for the Asia Pacific Aesthetic Medicine Association. She has lectured nationally and internationally on Aesthetic Laser Medicine, Laser Physics, Chemical peels, and a number of other topics.
Dr Zaniewski-Singh started her private practice in 1982. She initially taught and worked at the Houston VA Hospital as part of the Baylor College of Medicine system.
She later taught for the University of Texas Medical School and was faculty there.
She was selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas magazine in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.She was featured in the Houston Modern Luxury magazine’s Profiles in Healthcare Distinction in 2007. In 2009 she was selected by Health and Fitness Sports Magazine as one of Houston’s best physicians as voted by their peers.
Dr. Zaniewski-Singh is unique as a practicing Endocrinologist and Aesthetic Laser specialist. Her interest in laser medicine started years ago with the motivation to help her patients with hormonal imbalances, acne, acne scarring, excessive body hair and facial hair.
Dr Zaniewski-Singh invented and was the first to publish an article on an innovative effective laser treatment for acne using the Erbium: YAG laser. This was published in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser therapy in December 2006.
In 2009 she authored Chapter 32, Filler Complications, p 138 -144 in Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures and Techniques, editor Sorin Eremia MD, 2009, published by Cambridge University Press.
In addition to endocrine procedures, she and her staff perform Laser hair removal, ablative and nonablative laser skin rejuvenation, acne treatments, laser vein treatment chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Botox injections, laser tattoo removal and Carboxytherapy. She has special training in treatment of Skin of color.
CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHELLE A. ZANIEWSKI SINGH, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E., C.C.D., C.M.E.S., F.A.S.L.M.S., E.C.N.U.
PERSONAL
Date of Birth : December 3, 1950. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Practice Location : 17070 Red Oak Drive, Suite 309, Houston, TX 77090, (281) 580-7401
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, Graduate Bachelor of Science, with Honors
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1974-1977 Graduate M.D., with Honors
TRAINING
Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 1977-1980
Fellowship, Department of Endocrinology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, July 1980-1982
AWARDS
Edith and Lewis Phillips Award – Academic Achievement at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1975 – Citation for Scholastic Achievement
Elected to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1976. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician's dedication to the profession and art of healing.
American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Medical Education, 1980-1983, 1983-1986, 1995-1998, April 2001-2004, October 2004-2007, October 2007- October 1, 2010, October 2010 – October 1, 2013
Award for Outstanding Volunteer Contribution, American Diabetes Association, 1985
Fellowship American College of Physicians, awarded 1986
Fellowship American College of Endocrinology 1992
Certificate of Recognition American Academy of Family Physicians for Teaching in Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical School, 1986, 1987, 1988
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Dec 6, 2000 to December 5, 2003,
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Dec 2003 to 2006
Selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas Magazine, September 30, 2005, www.HTexas.com
Selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas Magazine, September, 2006, www.HTexas.com
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2006-2009
Selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas Magazine, March, 2007, www.HTexas.com
Selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas Magazine, March, 2008, www.HTexas.com
Selected for Profiles of Healthcare Distinction by Houston Modern Luxury Magazine March 2007
Awarded Fellowship in the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery July 2, 2007
Selected by Biltmore’s Who’s Who in America as an Honored VIP Member 2007-2008
Selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas Magazine, for 2009, www.HTexas.com
Selected as the third physician in the world to achieve ECNU certification by the American College of Endocrinology 2009
Selected as the first physician in the world to have her practice accredited in thyroid and parathyroid ultrasonography by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) 2009
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2009-2012
Selected by Houston Health and Fitness Magazine’s Doctor’s Choice in 2009, Over 3,500 Houston area physicians voted for the best doctors in Houston. They were asked to name two physicians that they would send their family or friends to in 39 specialties. I was selected in Endocrinology.
Selected as one of Houston’s TopDocs by HTexas Magazine, 2010, www.HTexas.com
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American College of Physicians
Harris County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
American Medical Association
American Thyroid Association
American Diabetes Association
Southern Medical Association
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
The Endocrine Society
International Congress of Endocrinology meeting delegate, Sydney, Australia, 2000
The Vascular Biology Working Group Regional Adjunct Faculty
American Society of Aesthetics and Mesotherapy
International Meso-Lipotherapy Society meeting delegate 2004 Winnipeg, Canada
International Thyroid Congress Delegate, Oct 30 to Nov 4, 2005, Buenos Aires, Argentina
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Faculty, Faculty Member 2005-2008
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons 2005-2009
International Diabetes Federation, World Diabetes Conference Delegate, December 2-7, 2006, Capetown, South Africa
International Society of Cosmetogynecologists
Academy of Clinical Thyroidologists
American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, subgroup American Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery 2009
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners, 1987
Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX), 1980
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 1980, 1982
American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomate, 1980
American Board of Endocrinology Diplomate, 1983
CMES Degree (Certified Medical Esthetic Specialist), Certificate # 0410212, E.T.S. /International Council of Education, Medical & Esthetic Associates and Medical-Esthetics Intl. Corp. March 15 2005
Certified in Thyroid Ultrasonography by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 1997
Certified in Nuclear Thyroidology Iodine 131 by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 1998
Certified in Bone Densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (Certified Clinical Densitometrist) 2002- 2007, 2007-2012
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Dec 6, 2000 to December 5, 2003,
Licensed by the State of Texas to administer I-131 treatment for hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma 2000
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Dec 2003 to 2006
AMA / PRA Level 4 Certification in the use of Fillers for Facial Aesthetic Enhancement through the joint sponsorship of the Foundation for Care Management and Total Aesthetics, Dr Sharon McQuillan Columbus, Ohio, October 25, 2004
AMA / PRA Level 4 Certification in the Cosmetic use of Botulinum A Toxin through the joint sponsorship of the Foundation for Care Management and Total Aesthetics, Dr Sharon McQuillan, Columbus, Ohio, October 24, 2004
Laser and Laser Safety Training to fill the Texas Mandate , Dr Martin Kassir and Stan Dunavant, Laser Training Institute , Westin Stonebriar Resort, Frisco, Texas November 19-21,2004
Laser training Apogee Elite Cynosure Alexandrite Acclaim 7000 plus 1064 ND YAG, Laser Advantage Company, December, 2004, Houston, Texas, Training in Permanent Laser Hair Reduction Skin Types 1-6, Laser Vein Treatment, Treatment of Pigmented Skin Lesions and Laser Facial for Photo-Rejuvenation
Derma Genesis Microdermabrasion Certification for successful completion of training in the usage, techniques, protocols and maintenance of the Derma Genesis Microdermabrasion System presented by Genesis Biosystems Inc. , March 4,2005 Houston, Texas
Training Course in Glycolic Skin Care / Facials Rx Systems, Successful completion and Certificate of Training, April 2005, Houston, Texas
Training Course in Glycolic Skin Care, Acid Peels / Facials Pharmacure, Successful completion and Certificate of Training, April 2005, Houston, Texas
Laser Training Erbium YAG (2940 nm) Laser, Steve Harris, Laser Training Institute July 28, 2005, Houston Texas
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2006-2009
Certification for Contour Thread Lift Skills Transfer Course, South Beach Symposium, Loews, Miami Beach, Miami, Florida. February 20, 2006, Drs. Gary Monheit and Stephen Mandy
Certificate of Training in Chemical Peels, PCA Advanced Skin Care Systems 8 hours April 26, 2006
Carboxytherapy Training Course, Dr Jame Heskett, Wellpath Spa and Health Center, 1100 Madison Avenue New York, New York, 10028 January 11-12, 2007
Lipoplasty under Local Anesthesia, Intensive didactic and hands-on intraoperative training in every aspect of tumescent liposuction surgery including perioperative evaluation and care, the clinical pharmacology of tumescent liposuction medications, safe surgical techniques, power assisted liposuction techniques, and the prevention and management of potential complications, taught by Marco Antonio Pelosi II MD and Marco Antonio Pelosi III MD, February 10-11, 2007, International Society of Cosmetogynecology
Carboxytherapy Training, Nutech Inc., April 19, 2007, Terri Boyert, Houston, Texas
Laser Training Q-Switched 532/1064 nm Nd: YAG Laser, Cindy Garrison, Sandstone Medical, May24, 2007, Houston, Texas
Intense Pulsed Light Training, Cindy Garrison, Sandstone Medical, May 24, 2007, Houston Texas
Radiofrequency Advances in Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery and Radiofrequency Non Ablative Skin Tightening, ( Radiage), Ellman Educational Institute, Oceanside, New York, December 1, 2007 8 hour didactic , hands-on instruction and surgical observation.
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2009-2012
Certified by the American College of Endocrinology Neck Ultrasound Certification Council fulfilling the requirements for the Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) Program December 17, 2008. Certification number: 003-0119, Certification Valid through January1, 2019. Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) is a professional certification in the field in the field of neck ultrasonography for Endocrinologists who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound- guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA). The ECNU credential signifies that an individual has passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) and successfully completed the Validation of Competency Process (VCP). (Third Physician in the world certified as ECNU )
Received Certification fromThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research that Michelle Zaniewski successfully completed the NIH Web-based training course “Protecting Human Research Participants”. Date of completion: 04/22/2009 Certification Number: 221012
Selected as the first physician in the world to have her practice accredited in thyroid and parathyroid ultrasonography by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) on June 9, 2009. AIUM ultrasound practice accreditation is a peer-review process that examines practices against nationally recognized standards of excellence in training and qualifications of personnel, quality of ultrasound examinations, maintenance and calibration of machines, quality of reports, implementation of protection policies, and regular quality assurance activity. The AIUM recognizes American College of Endocrinology’s Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound as evidence of sufficient physician training in thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation. The purpose of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research through educational, scientific, literary and professional activities.
Certificate of Recognition American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2009-2012
Completed comprehensive educational training for Treating Skin of Color, March 27, 2010, Elliot F. Battle Jr. MD and Andrew F Alexis MD, Education) , The Harvard Club, New York City, NY
LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE
Ohio, 1978; Texas 1981
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Clinical Associate (Emergency Room Physician) Department of Primary Care, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, 1979-1980
Laboratory Assistant, Tissue Culture Laboratory, McArdle Laboratories for Cancer Research ,Dr Vann Raenssler Potter and Dr Henry Pitot’s Laboratory, tissue culture hepatoma cell line for cancer research , 1969-1971 (Dr Pitot won the Nobel Prize while I was there.)
House Physician Department of Medicine, Huron Road Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 1979-1980
Emergency Room Physician, Emergency Medical Management Systems, 1981- August 1982, Emergency Room Physician, Winnie, Texas, Carthage, Texas, Woodville, Texas and Lufkin, Texas
Emergency Room Physician, Mediclinic, Houston, Texas 1981-1982
Internal Medicine Dept, Houston Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Aug 1982 - Feb1983
Staff Physician, Houston Northwest Medical Center, August 1982 – present
Clinical Faculty, University of Texas, Department of Family Practice, 1986- 1997
Clinical Instructor in Physical Diagnosis, University of Texas, Medical School, 1993
Membership Radiation Safety Committee, Houston Northwest Medical Center, 1996 – Present
Chairman Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Houston Northwest Medical Center 1993 - 1994
Membership Medical Records Subcommittee, Houston Northwest Medical Center, 1995
Outstanding Service Award American Diabetes Association 1988
Fellowship American College of Endocrinology 1993
International Congress of Endocrinology meeting delegate, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Chairman Radiation Safety Committee, Houston Northwest Medical Center 2004
Membership Executive Committee Houston Northwest Medical Center 2004
Guest Appearance KGOL Radio Station 1180 AM Houston, Texas, Laser Hair Removal with Ethnic Skin Thursday June 2, 2005
Guest Appearance TV South Asia, PAX 49, DirecTV filmed August 25, 2005, aired September 4, 2005 at 1:00 pm
Director Aesthetic Services Laser Center
Appointment to the Clinical Teaching Faculty of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Instructor for Physicians in Laser Medicine and Chemical Peels 2005- present
Appointment to the Clinical Teaching Faculty of the Asia Pacific Aesthetic Medicine Association, Instructor for Physicians in Laser Medicine and Chemical Peels 2005- present
Asia Pacific Aesthetic Medicine Association Advisory Committee 2006, 2007
AAAM Congress Organizing Committee, 4th Congress of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, November 3-5, 2006, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
International Diabetes Federation Delegate to the World Diabetes Congress, December 2-7, 2006 Capetown, South Africa
Erbium: YAG laser resurfacing in patients with inflamed cystic acne, Abstract and presentation, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Congress meeting, November 3, 2006, Fort Lauderdale Florida
New Laser Technologies for 2006, lecture and presentation for American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Congress meeting, November 4, 2006, Fort Lauderdale Florida
Byetta Speakers Panel
Novartis Speakers Panel
Merck Speakers Panel
Medtronic Speakers Panel
Apollo Regional Speakers Faculty
Vascular Biology Working Group Speaker
Parke Davis Speakers Panel
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Awards Committee, April 2007-2008
Awarded Fellowship in the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery July 2, 2007
New Laser and Light Source Technology 2007, Author Presentation for American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Congress November 9, 2007 Long Beach California
Lasers vs Chemical Peels, Author Presentation for American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Congress November 9, 2007 Long Beach California
Invited consultant Reuter’s Insight Community of Experts, December 2007
International Congress of Endocrinology meeting delegate, Rio de Janeiro, November 2008
Director Thyroid Ultrasound Laboratory, Michelle Zaniewski MD PA
Certified by the American College of Endocrinology Neck Ultrasound Certification Council fulfilling the requirements for the Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) Program, December 17, 2008. Certification number: 003-0119, Certification Valid through January1, 2019. Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) is a professional certification in the field in the field of neck ultrasonography for Endocrinologists who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound- guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA). The ECNU credential signifies that an individual has passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) and successfully completed the Validation of Competency Process (VCP).
Selected as the first physician in the world to have her practice accredited in thyroid and parathyroid ultrasonography by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) on June 9, 2009. AIUM ultrasound practice accreditation is a peer-review process that examines practices against nationally recognized standards of excellence in training and qualifications of personnel, quality of ultrasound examinations, maintenance and calibration of machines, quality of reports, implementation of protection policies, and regular quality assurance activity. The AIUM recognizes American College of Endocrinology’s Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound as evidence of sufficient physician training in thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation. The purpose of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research through educational, scientific, literary and professional activities.
NCI Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration, State of the Science Conference, Forum 3 Participant 2008. Consensus Statement available at http://www.thyroidfna.gov
Advanced Good Clinical Research Practice Workshop, February 20-21, 2010, Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Francisco, California, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists,
Appointed to the Scientific Committee of the American Journal or Aesthetic Medicine , April 2010
Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy editorial office, Scholar One Manuscripts, manuscriptcentral.com, August 2010
Received Certificate of Successful Completion Cytology Adequacy Assessment, FNA Path, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center, Training by Nicole Massoll MD and Jennifer Odle CT, November 19,2009
Elected as Secretary/Treasurer of the Harris County Medical Society, North Branch, September 28, 2010. To serve for the 2011 year
Warner Chilcott Davis Speakers Panel 2010
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Clinical Investigator KIMS Registry of Growth Hormone Deficient and Hypopituitary Patients, Pfizer Pharmacia Corporation 2002 to 2006
Clinical Investigator HypoCSS Study, Registry of Growth Hormone Deficient and Hypopituitary Patients, Eli Lilly Corporation 2003 to present
Clinical Investigator Goal A1C Study, Lantus Insulin, Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2002
Clinical Investigator IMPROV Study, (Actos), Takeda Corporation 2001
Clinical Investigator REACH Study Bristol Myers Squibb, 2004 - 2006 (Results published Dec 2006 Journal of the AMA)
Clinical Investigator Control Trial Continuous Novolog Insulin Treatment Open Label Trial: ANA-2190 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals 2004-2005
Clinical Investigator AUX-TG-219, Evaluation of the effect of Transdermal Testosterone Supplementation on Glycemic Control, Body Composition, and Lipid Concentrations in Hypogonadal Men with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus , Auxillium Pharmaceuticals, 2005-2006
Clinical Investigator DANCE Study B3D-US-GHCQ (1)
Direct Assessment of Nonvertebral Fractures in Community Experience (DANCE) Forteo Treatment of Osteoporosis, Eli Lilly Corporation, 2005-2010
Clinical Investigator Amylin Pharmaceuticals Protocol 137-161, A Prospective Open Label Observational Study Evaluating Symlin (Pramlintide acetate) Injection use in Insulin-Using Patients with Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes, 2005- 2007
Clinical Investigator Novo Nordisk Trial NN304-1720, Impact of a Self-Adjusted Titration Guideline in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A 6-Month Multicenter Open-Label, Randomized Parallel Group, Treat-to-Target of the Efficacy and Safety of Levemir® (insulin detemir) injection The Predictive 303 Study, Trial Phase IV, December 2005-2006
Clinical Investigator, Galiant Study, Novartis Protocol LAF237A23119 –“A multicenter , randomized, open-label, active controlled, parallel arm study to compare the efficacy of 12 weeks of treatment with vildagliptin 100 mg , qd to thiazolidinedione (TZD) as add on therapy in patients with type II diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy in a community –based practice setting. 2006-2007
Clinical Investigator Innovate Study, Sanofi Aventis, July 2009
Clinical Investigator Exenatide Observational Study (ExOS) Protocol 8O-US-BOO4, Eli Lilly, July 2008- 2010
Clinical Investigator, Testim Registry in the US, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, September 2008- 2010
Clinical Investigator, Bristol- Myers Squibb and Astra Zeneca Protocol MB102-030: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Dapaglifozin in Combination with Thiazolidinedione Therapy in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes who have Inadequate Glycemic Control on Thiazolidinedione Therapy Alone, September 2008- 2009
Clinical Investigator Technology Acceptance and Barriers Study, Minimed - Medtronic Corporation, January 2009- April 2009
Clinical Investigator Veracyte Protocol VERA002b, Collection of Fine Needle Aspirate Samples to Develop a Gene Expression Test, May 2009-June 2009
Clinical Investigator Veracyte Protocol VERA001: Molecular Profiling Analysis of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodule Fine Needle Aspirates to Determine Patterns Predictive of Benign or Malignant Disease, June 2009- April 2010
Clinical Investigator Protocol Number: SYR-322MET_302, A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Alogliptin Plus Metformin, Alogliptin Alone, or Metformin Alone in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes, Sponsor: Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc. September 2010- present
Boehringer Ingelheim Protocol 1245.25: A Phase III, multicentre, international, randomised, parallel group, double blind cardiovascular safety study of BI 10773 (10 mg and 25 mg administered orally once daily) compared to usual care in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with increased cardiovascular risk , October , 2010 - present
PUBLICATIONS
Cushing’s Syndrome Associated with Functional Black Adenoma of the Adrenal Cortex, Southern Medical Journal, Michelle Zaniewski, M.D. and Leslie R. Sheeler, M.D., vol. 73, no. 10, pp. 1410, October 1980
Serum Gastrin is Increased by Chronic Hypercalcemia of Parathyroid or Nonparathyroid Origin,
M. Zaniewski, P. H. Jordan, B.Yip, J. Thornby and L. E. Malette, 1986, Archives of internal Medicine
Serum Gastin Level Increased by Chronic Hypercalcemia, Editors Correspondence, Lawrence Malette,
M.D., Ph.D.; Michelle Zaniewski, M.D.; et. al., Archives of Internal Medicine, vol. 146, no.9, September 1986
Spring Woman manages her diabetes, Kim Hughes, Houston Chronicle correspondent, Interview with Dr Michelle Zaniewski and her patients, Houston Chronicle, This Week Section, November 4, 2004
Laser Hair Removal in Asian Skin, Indo-American News, Michelle Zaniewski Singh MD FACP FACE, January 31, 2005, page 39-40
Laser Hair Removal in Individuals from Pakistan, Pakistan Chronicle, February 18, 2005, p 42
Pituitary Function through the Ages HypoCCS Series , volume 8 ed R Ross and E M Erfurth , BioScientifica Publishers, The Molecular Basis for “Middle Aged Spread” discussion p 77, Cancer Risk and the Growth Hormone IGF-1 Axis , discussion p 173 , 2005
Information for Asians about Laser Hair Removal, India Herald, February 18, 2005, p14
Physics, Beauty and Chickens: the Science of Laser Hair Removal in Asians, Pakistan Chronicle, February 25, 2005
How to Understand Laser Hair Removal in Asian Skin, Pakistan Chronicle, Friday, May 6, 2005
Laser Hair Removal in Asian Skin, Pakistan Chronicle, Michelle Zaniewski Singh MD FACP FACE, May 13, 2005, page 53
Chemical Peels for Skin Lightening and Brightening, Indo-American News, Friday, May 27, 2005 page 19
Chemical Peels for Skin Lightening and Brightening, Indo-American News, May 26, 2005 page 53
Depigmentation Treatment, Pakistan Chronicle, Friday, June 3, 2005, page 51
Skin Treatment with the Erbium YAG Laser
By Michelle Zaniewski Singh MD FACP FACE CMES, The Courier of Montgomery County, July 26, 2005, page 8A
Treatment with the Erbium YAG Laser, Pakistan Chronicle, Michelle Zaniewski Singh MD FACP FACE, July 22, 2005, page 55
Treatment with the Erbium YAG Laser, Indo-American News, Michelle Zaniewski Singh MD FACP FACE, July 22, 2005, page 27
Erbium: YAG laser resurfacing in patients with inflamed cystic acne, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, December 2006:8: 163-166
The Future is Bright; New Laser and Light Source Technology, Pacific Aesthetic Magazine Vol.1, August 2007; page 9-11.
We are a Team; Letter from the Advisory Board, Pacific Aesthetic Magazine Vol.1 August 2007, page 3.
Contraindications to Carboxytherapy article, www.carboxyworld.com August24, 2008
Author of Chapter 32 Filler Complications p 138 -144 in Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures And Techniques, editor Sorin Eremia MD, 2009, Cambridge University Press 978-0-521-70652-0
WEBSITES AND INTERNET REFERENCES
www.drzaniewski-singh.yourmd.com
www.aestheticmd.com/physicians.htm
www.mesotherapy-us.com members
www.aace.com services find an endocrinologist
www.thyroid.org find a thyroid specialist
www.vbwg.org members
www.ama-assn.org patient’s doctor finder
www.endo-society.org patient information online referral database
www.hormone.org find an endocrinologist
www.skinmedica.com find a physician
www.TopDocs.com find a physician
www.HTexas.com Top Docs for Houston Texas, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
www.aestheticservicesmd.com website
www.carboxytherapymd.com website
PRWeb Press release Newswire: New Stretch Mark and Skin Rejuvenation Treatment Introduced to Houston by Dr. Zaniewski-Singh, August 29,2008 www.PRWeb.com
Carboxytherapy, a New Nonsurgical Eye Rejuvenation Procedure Introduced to
Houston by Dr Zaniewski-Singh, October 3,2008 www.PRWeb.com
www.carboxyworld.com website, locate a doctor
www.carboxytherapy.com website locate a doctor
www.thyroidologists.com website
AESTHETICS TRAINING
Laser Assisted Hair Removal Techniques, July27, 2000, PSS and Harris County Medical Society, Houston, Texas
Cosmetic Medical Procedures, Empire Medical Training, Orlando Florida, January 22-23, 2004
Level I Mediesthetics, Medical & Esthetic Associates, LLC, Shelia-John Treadway, MES, Esthetic Training Institute, January 19, 2004, Miami Florida
Medical Spa, Empire Medical Training, Orlando, Florida, January 24-25, 2004
Dermatologic Procedures, Empire Medical Training, Orlando, Florida, February 21-22, 2004
Aesthetic Medicine 2004, Dr Mark Nestor, February 28, 2004, Houston, Texas, Eclipse Medical Ltd
Cosmetic Laser Procedures Workshop, Empire Medical Training, Dallas Texas, April 17 –18, 2004
Medical Aesthetics Training, National Procedures Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 5-6, 2004 Dr Mark Baily and Dr Sharon McQuillan
Mesotherapy Instruction and Certification, American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy, Chicago, Illinois, May 22-23,2004 Dr Abdala Kalil Paris, France and Miami, Florida Chairman American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy and Dr Luc Dewandre Chairman Eastern Chapter American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and member of French Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Mesotherapy Training, Aesthetic MD, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada June 18-19, 2004. Dr Jacque Le Coz, Paris, France, Dr Patricia Rittes, Sao Paolo, Brazil, Dr Roman Chubaty, Winnipeg Canada Drs Le Coz and Dr Rittes are Students of Dr Michel Pistor , the inventor of Mesotherapy and are the world’s foremost experts in this field.
Sclerotherapy Training, National Procedures Institute Orlando, Florida, June 26-27, 2004
Hands –On Workshop for Physicians and Assistants Aesthetic Medical Modalities and Elite Medical Innovations Training in Botox , Restylane ,Hylaform and Collagen Administration Shannon Quante NP Taining in Microdermabrasion, Acne treatment protocols, IPL, Ultrasound skin rejuvenation, Collagen remodeling, Nonablative Lasers, Laser vein removal, Laser hair removal, pigmented and vascular lesion removal , Irvine Hyatt Regency , Irvine California July 24 and July 25, 2004
Worldlink Medical, Anti-Aging Medical Seminar, Dr Neal Rouzier and MedQuest Compounding Pharmacy, Draper, Utah August 14-15, 2004 15.5 AMA Category 1 CME Credits
Sclerotherapy, Theory Techniques and Protocols Aesthetic Course in Microdermabrasion, Lasers and Ultrasound Elite Medical Innovations August 28-29, 2004, Dr. Adam Merchant, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Laser Aesthetic Workshop, Dr Martin Kassir, October 16, 2004, Houston, Texas, Cynosure Lasers
AMA / PRA Level 4 Certification in the use of Fillers for Facial Aesthetic Enhancement through the joint sponsorship of the Foundation for Care Management and Total Aesthetics, Dr Sharon McQuillan Columbus, Ohio , October 25, 2004, 19 credits category 1 CME for October 24 and 25,2004
AMA / PRA Level 4 Certification in the Cosmetic use of Botulinum A Toxin through the joint sponsorship of the Foundation for Care Management and Total Aesthetics, Dr Sharon McQuillan, Columbus, Ohio, October 24, 2004
2nd Congress of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, participation as a delegate in scientific sessions of the congress, November 4-6,2004 17 CME credits, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Preceptorship in Sclerotherapy Dr Adam Merchant, Vein and Circulation Center of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma November 18, 2004
Laser and Laser Safety Training to fill the Texas Mandate , Dr Martin Kassir and Stan Dunavant, Laser Training Institute , Westin Stonebriar Resort, Frisco, Texas November 19-21,2004, 24 category 1 CME credits
Laser training Apogee Elite Cynosure Alexandrite Acclaim 7000 plus 1064 ND YAG,Laser Advantage Company, December 2, 2004, 9 hours, Houston, Texas, Training in Permanent Laser Hair Reduction Skin Types 1-6, Laser Vein Treatment, Treatment of Pigmented Skin Lesions and Laser Facial For Photo-Rejuvenation
Advanced FotoFacial RF training for Aurora, Polaris and Galaxy Technologies, Syneron Medical, Dr Patrick Bitter and Dr R. Stephen Mulholland, December 4, 2004, Houston, Texas 11.75 hrs Category 1 CME
Medical Spa Expo and Conference, Reed Exhibitions, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, December 11-14,2005
Level II Mediesthetics, 25 CEU credits Medical & Esthetic Associates, LLC, Kate Riley CAMS, Academy of Hair Design Las Vegas, Nevada, February 13-14, 2005
Successful completion of Certification Examination in Medical Esthetics, February 13, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada, CMES Degree (Certified Medical Esthetic Specialist), Certificate # 0410212, E.T.S. /International Council of Education, Medical & Esthetic Associates and Medical-Esthetics Intl. Corp. Certification granted March 15 2005
Advanced Aesthetics: Office-Based Aesthetic Facial Contouring (Emphasis on Radiofrequency Treatment, Fat Harvesting and Fat Injections,) National Procedures Institute, George Sun MD FACS February 25, 2005 Las Vegas Westin Causarina Hotel 7.5 credits CME
“Kiss and Tell “ Advanced Restylane Injection Techniques Michael A.C. Kane MD and Arnold W. Klein MD Saturday , March 12, 2005, 8:00-12:00 pm, Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 1200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona , 85253 Carr Meeting Consultants
Derma Genesis Microdermabrasion Certification for successful completion of training and examination in the usage, techniques, protocols and maintenance of the Derma Genesis Microdermabrasion System ,Certification granted by Genesis Biosystems Inc. , March 4,2005 Houston, Texas
American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery Meeting, Orlando Florida, March 30 - April 3, 2005, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 18.5 credits
Laser and Light Source Hair Removal Source David J Goldberg MD JD Course Director, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 30, 2005 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 3 credits category 1 CME
Skin Rejuvenation Course, Dr Roy Geronemus Course Director, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 31, 2005 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 2.5 credits category 1 CME
Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions including Leg Veins Course, Jeffrey S Dover Course Director, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 31,2005 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 3.5 credits category 1 CME
Laser Treatment of difficult vascular lesions Luncheon Session, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 31, 2005, The American Society For Laser Medicine and Surgery 1 credit CME
Non-Ablative and Collagen remodeling Workshop, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, April 1,2005 2.0 CME credits
Seminar New Concepts in Medical Cosmetics and Practical Specialized Workshop Attendance Diploma
Cosmelan Depigmentation System Training and Mesoeclat System Training, Mesoestetic Company, Leana Englund, May 6, 2005, Houston, Texas
Aesthetic Health Dimensions, A Closer Look at the Latest Aesthetic Techniques, National Association of Managed Care Physicians and Allergan, Deborah D. Sherman MD and Donald Collins MD, JW Marriot Hotel on Westheimer by the Galleria, Houston, Texas, May 14, 2005, 6 credits CME
Training Course in Glycolic Skin Care / Facials Rx Systems, Successful completion and Certificate of Training, April 2005, Houston, Texas
Training Course in Glycolic Skin Care, Acid Peels / Facials Pharmacure, Successful completion and Certificate of Training, April 2005, Houston, Texas
Advanced Medical Therapeutic Botox training , MD Cosmetic and Laser Training , Dr Haneef Alibhai , July 15, 2005, Abbotsford Canada (8 hours) 6credits AAFP CME
Level III Medical Esthetics Workshop, 12 Credit hours approved by Medical-Esthetics International Corp, July23, 2005, Chicago, Illinois, Michelle Palmer ND
Laser Training Erbium YAG Laser, Steve Harris, Laser Training Institute and Sandstone Medical July 28, 2005, Houston Texas
South Beach Symposium, Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Chairman Mark S. Nestor, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami Beach Florida, February 16-19, 2006, 32.5 credits
Contour Threadlift Skills Transfer Course, South Beach Symposium, Loews Miami Beach, Miami Florida. February 20, 2006, Drs. Gary Monheit and Stephen Mandy
Certificate of Training in Chemical Peels, PCA Advanced Skin Care Systems 8 hours April 26, 2006
International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons Master Series Workshop, May 4-6, 2006, St Regis Hotel, New Your City, 10 credits CME AAD program #384-100, Dr Marc Avram, Dr Neil Saddick, Dr Stephen Bodkin and Dr Ellen Marmur
Lipofilling and Curl Lift Seminar, Dr Pierre Fournier, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, May 17,2006, Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles California 8hrs
Palomar Advanced Workshop, Dr Stanley Kovak, Intercontinental Houston Hotel 2222 West Loop South Houston, Texas 77027 , July 22, 2006, 7hrs No CME
International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons Master Series Workshop, August 3-5, 2006, Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel ,Los Angeles, California, 10 credits CME AAD program #384-100, Dr Marc Avram, Dr Matthew Avram, Dr Kim, Dr Soren Eremia, Dr Gary Lask and Dr Richard Fitzpatrick
Asia Pacific Aesthetic Medicine Conference, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Level 1 Certificate Course in Aesthetic Medicine, August 24-26-2006, Langham Place Hotel. Hong Kong, Instructor in Laser Medicine August 25, 2006, Instructor in Chemical Peels August 26, 2006
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine International Training Course on Mesotherapy,August 24, 2006 Langham Place Hotel, Hong Kong
A New Look: Innovations in Facial Assessment and Evaluation of Treatment Options, September 6, 2006, Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas, 2.25 CME credits, Dannemiller Foundation (Training in Fillers including Sculptra and Radiesse, Dr Suzanne, Bruce et al
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Training Course on Mesotherapy, Houston, Texas Sept 13, 2006 co-instructor Intercontinental Hotel
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Training Course in Aesthetic Medicine , Instructor in Chemical Peels, Intercontinental Hotel, Houston, Texas Sept 16, 2006
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Training Course in Aesthetic Medicine, Instructor in Aesthetic Laser Medicine Intercontinental Hotel, Houston, Texas Sept 15, 2006
Speaker, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Congress November 3, 2006 “New Lasers and Light Source Technology for 2006”
Speaker, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Congress November 5, 2006 “Erbium YAG Laser Resurfacing in active cystic acne”
Lipolite Training, Syneron, Dr Steven Mulholland, St Regis Hotel, Houston, November 19, 2006
Carboxytherapy Training Course, Dr Jame Heskett, Wellpath Spa and Health Center, 1100 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10028. January 11-12, 2007
Aesthetics 101 Basic and Advanced, American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits, AAAMS and Oakstone Medical Publishing, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Los Angeles, January 26-28, 2007
Lipoplasty under Local Anesthesia for the Gynecologist, taught by Marco Antonio Pelosi II MD and Marco Antonio Pelosi III MD, February 10-11, 2007, International Society of Cosmetogynecology and Academy of Medicine of Richmond, 18 credits AMA Category 1 CME. I received intensive didactic and hands-on intraoperative training in every aspect of tumescent liposuction surgery including perioperative evaluation and care, the clinical pharmacology of tumescent liposuction medications, safe surgical techniques, power assisted liposuction techniques, and the prevention and management of potential complications.
Skin Tightening Technologies Workshop, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine Texas, April 12, 2007 1 AMA PRA Credits
Skin Rejuvenation Workshop, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine Texas, April 12, 2007, 3.5 AMA PRA Credits
Emerging Technologies Workshop, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine Texas, April 14, 2007 2 AMA PRA Credits
LASER 2007 Meeting 27th Annual Conference , American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine Texas, April 11-15 general sessions April 13-14 , 2007, 10.5 AMA PRA Credits
Carboxytherapy training, Terri Boyert, April 19, 2007, Houston, Texas
Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery Techniques, Smartlipo Nd: YAG Laser-assisted Lipolysis for LaserBodySculptingSM
Silhouette Suture TM Next Generation mid-face threadlift using Absorbable cones (no barbs) Eclipse Medical, Ltd, Also featuring TriActiveTM Laser Cellulite Removal Houston, Tx, Saturday, May 5, 2007 8:30am - 12:00pm, Westin Oaks Hotel Houston 5011 Westheimer at Post Oak next to Galleria Mall ,Faculty: John Ferguson, MD, F.A.C.S.
Hot Topics in Procedures I, National Procedures Institute, May 17-18, 2007 at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 15 AAFP credits, accepted by the AMA as equivalent to AMA PRA Category1 credit for the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Review including, but not limited to local anesthesia, skin biopsies, including punch, shave and excisional biopsies, treatment of abscesses, cysts, lipomas and warts. Also included were acne surgery, treatment of nail diseases, corns, calluses, plantar warts and ganglion cysts.
Cutera Workshop, Launch of the Pearl Laser with YSGG technology, the first application of the 2790 nm wavelength for minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures. Kevin Smith, MD, FRCPC, Houston, TX, May 21. Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027
What’s New in Laser Hair Removal? David J Goldberg MD, June 6, 2007 Palomar
Laser Training Q-Switched 532/1064 nm Nd: YAG Laser, Cindy Garrison, Sandstone Medical, May24, 2007, Houston, Texas
Intense Pulsed Light Training, Cindy Garrison, Sandstone Medical, May 24, 2007, Houston Texas
Medical Aesthetics Workshop, Richard Moore MD and Syneron, Intercontinental Hotel, Houston, Texas, July 14, 2007
Laser and Aesthetic skin Therapy: What’s the Truth? Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts September 7-9, 2007, R. Rox Anderson MD and Matthew Avram MD,JD. 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Radiofrequency Advances in Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery and Radiofrequency Non Ablative Skin Tightening (Radiage), Ellman Educational Institute, Oceanside, New York, December 1, 2007 8 hour didactic , hands-on instruction and surgical observation.
Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Tempe Arizona, Advanced Aesthetic Consultation Workshop, 16 hrs no CME, January 19-20, 2008
Laser Treatment of Patients of Color Course, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Murad Alam, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, April 3, 2009, 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
Treatment of Darker Skin Types Luncheon, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Elliot Battle, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, April 2, 2009, 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit
Completed comprehensive educational training for Treating Skin of Color, March 27, 2010, Elliot F. Battle Jr. MD and Andrew F Alexis MD, Education) , The Harvard Club, New York City, NY
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix Arizona April 15-18, 2010Laser Treatment of Patients of Color Course, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Elliot Battle, Phoenix Convention Center, April 16, 2010
Difficult Cases and Complications, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Dover and Dr Jerome Garden, Phoenix Convention Center, April, April 15 2010
THYROIDOLOGY ULTRASOUND and RADIOLOGIC TRAINING
American College of Endocrinology Accreditation Course for Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided FNA Biopsy September 12-13, 1998 10.25 hours Category1 credit of the AMA Physicians Recognition Award
Radiological Physics: AACE Nuclear Medicine Course, October 17-24,1998, Kansas City, Missouri, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 80 AMA Category1 PRA credit hours
Nuclear Thyroidology I-131 Course, 80 hour course on the use of I-131 for the treatment of Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Carcinoma American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, October 17-24, 1998, Kansas City, Missouri
Abdominal Ultrasound Course Completion, Advanced Health Education Center, January 11-15, 1999, Houston, Texas, 40 hours AMA PRA Category 1 credit
OB/GYN Ultrasound Course Completion, Advanced Health Education Center, March 25-27, 1999, Houston, Texas, 24 hours AMA PRA Category1 credit
American College of Endocrinology Course for Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided FNA Biopsy, September 9-11, 2000, Scottsdale, Arizona 10.5 hours Category1 credit of the AMA Physicians Recognition Award
Breast Ultrasound Course Completion, Advanced Health Education Center, October 7, 2000, Houston, Texas, 7 hours AMA PRA Category 1 credit
Current Practice of Vascular Ultrasound, Institute for Advanced Medical Education, February 11, 2001, New Orleans, La This course contained lectures on Doppler instrumentation and clinical Doppler evaluation of the cerebrovascular, peripheral, and abdominal vasculature. Also included were hands-on scanning workshops and sessions on clinical interpretation. 20 credits AMA PRA category1
Bone Densitometry Course, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and International Society for Clinical Densitometry, March 9-10, 2002 New York, New York, 8.0 credits Category 1 CME
Carotid Duplex/ Color Flow Course Completion, Advanced Health Education Center, September 12-14, 2002, Houston, Texas, 24 hours AMA PRA Category1 credit
2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging, December 9-13, 2002, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Pete Beach, Florida 36 AMA PRA CME credits
Advanced Thyroid Ultrasound Course, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, November 14-16, 2003 Orlando Florida
Bone Densitometry Course, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and International Society for Clinical Densitometry, April27-28, 2004 Boston, Massachusetts, 13.25 credits Category 1 CMEThyroid Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration Workshop, June 4-5, 2004, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 14 credits Category1 CME
AACE Advances in Diagnostic and Interventional Endocrine Neck Ultrasound Course, Training in Percutaneous Ethanol Instillation for Thyroid Nodules, Parathyroid Glands and Malignant Lymph Nodes from Thyroid Carcinoma, November 12-13, 2004, The Marriot at McDowell Mountain, Scottsdale, Arizona , 10.75 CME credits
AACE Advances in Diagnostic and Interventional Endocrine Neck Ultrasound Course, November 5-6, 2005, The Airport South Marriot at DFW, Dallas, Texas, 9.0 CME credits
AACE Update in Endocrine Neck Ultrasound, May14, 2008, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida
Certified by the American College of Endocrinology Neck Ultrasound Certification Council fulfilling the requirements for the Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) Program, December 17, 2008. Certification number: 003-0119, Certification Valid through January1, 2019. Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) is a professional certification in the field in the field of neck ultrasonography for Endocrinologists who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound- guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA). The ECNU credential signifies that an individual has passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) and successfully completed the Validation of Competency Process (VCP).
Selected as the first physician in the world to have her practice accredited in thyroid and parathyroid ultrasonography by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) on June 9, 2009. AIUM ultrasound practice accreditation is a peer-review process that examines practices against nationally recognized standards of excellence in training and qualifications of personnel, quality of ultrasound examinations, maintenance and calibration of machines, quality of reports, implementation of protection policies, and regular quality assurance activity. The AIUM recognizes American College of Endocrinology’s Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound as evidence of sufficient physician training in thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation. The purpose of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research through educational, scientific, literary and professional activities.
Advanced Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop and Practicum, Spring Meeting of the American Thyroid Association, Hyatt Regency Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 13, 2010
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine postgraduate course Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging and Update on Thyroid Disorders, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada July 31- August 1, 2010.
