Philip Jacobson, M.D., Director of Anesthesiology

In practice since 1994, Dr. Jacobson is a pleasant, compassionate and very skilled anesthesiologist. Voted AMERICA'S TOP ANESTHESIOLOGISTS 2006® and 2007® by the Consumers Research Council of America. The Sun-Sentinel featured him in October 2001. Dr. Jacobson is currently pursuing instructorship. Born in Southern California, this 47 year old doctor is married and has two beautiful children. Dr. Jacobson graduated from medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico. His medical school clinical training was completed in New York at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine-Flushing Hospital & Medical Center. Thereafter he completed one year of internal medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine-Elmhurst City Hospital, New York.

After completing another year of internal medicine at Flushing Hospital & Medical Center, he found his love in anesthesiology and was accepted at The Brookdale Hospital & Medical Center an affiliate of New York University School of Medicine. There he completed his anesthesiology residency and a fellowship in Pain Management. Dr. Jacobson is board certified with the AAPM.

In the following year, 1996, he moved to South Florida and worked his way to vice chairman in the department of anesthesiology at Plantation General Hospital, Plantation, Florida where he sat on multiple committees. In private practice since 1994 and as President of South Florida Anesthesiologists, Inc. since 2004, Dr. Jacobson is an instructor in basic & advanced cardiac life support. Well known in the community and well respected by his peers, Dr. Jacobson's services are requested by doctors, nurses, chief of anesthesiology, political officials, and their families alike. We are excited to have Dr. Jacobson as our director of anesthesiology and acute pain management at New Image Cosmetic Surgery Center.

Jon Harrell, D.O., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Jon Harrell has retained a lifelong passion to help others reach their potential. This passion can be seen in the work that he performs, in his teaching of other surgeons, and in his dedication to stay ahead of the power curve with the most up to date knowledge of new technologies and new procedures.

Dr. Harrell is a student of science and the human form and uses his skill, knowledge and over twenty years of experience to create happiness for his patients. He enjoys meeting with people who are interested in cosmetic surgery and helping them to understand how procedures that he performs can realistically improve their appearance. Dr. Harrell brings much to the table. He is doubly Board Certified, having achieved certification in both Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology and his surgical training has encompassed more than seven years of working under some of the finest surgeons in the country. Dr. Harrell excels in facial plastic surgery, restorative and enhancing procedures, as well as the many "body-contouring" procedures available today.

Dr. Harrell received his B. A. degree from George Williams College in Downers Grove, Illinois and subsequently earned his D. O. degree from the Chicago College of Medicine. He served his internship at Brooke Army Medical Center and his residency at Walter Reed Army Hospital. After completing his training he became a staff surgeon at the 5th General Hospital in Stuttgart Germany and subsequently at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu. He also was Chief of Plastic Surgery at the renowned Beverly Hills Surgical Institute.

Dr. Harrell holds memberships in a variety of prestigious organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons and is enrolled in a number of other state and national societies. His passion for plastic surgery extends beyond the operating room and Dr. Harrell has remained active in the training of new residents and fellows. He accomplishes this in his role as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

Dr. Harrell's passion and expertise have carried him into the media world as well. He has been featured on numerous radio and television shows where he has explained the benefits of cosmetic surgery and answered questions from viewers and audiences. He has also been active in the wider medical community serving on the Osteopathic Board of Hawaii and on the Board of Governors for the Honolulu County Medical Society.

He is a firm believer in continuous medical education and remains current in the latest proven advances in aesthetic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, laser based therapies and other leading edge techniques of tomorrow. This is achieved thru extensive research and reading, his University association, as well as attending aesthetic conferences on an annual basis.

Dr. Harrell resides in the Fort Lauderdale area with his wife and four children. Some of his many outside interests include watersports, skiing, traveling and cooking. He is delighted and privileged to offer his services and expertise to help his patients achieve their goals.

John Michael Thomassen, MD

Dr. Thomassen is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstruction surgeon. Dr. Thomassen was born in Santiago, Chile and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech before returning home to obtain his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico. His interest in surgery, artistic inclination, and analytical skills lead him to pursue training in plastic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. He has joined the South Florida medical community as a plastic surgeon interested in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION
    Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
    Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency Program 7/2000-7/2006

    University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
    Doctorate in Medicine 8/1995-7/2000
    Magna Cum Laude

    National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
    Research Fellowship 1996-1997
    Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders
   

   Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 9/1987-3/1992
    Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Davison SP, Thomassen JM. Ear Reconstruction and Salvage. Emedicine.com. 5/5/2002
Al-Attar A, Mess, S, Thomassen JM, Kauffman CL, Davison SP. Keloid Pathogenesis and Treatment. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 117(1):286-300, January 2006.
Spear SL, Thomassen JM. Breast Reconstruction with Implants. In E Singletary, G Robb, G Hartobagyi (Eds.), Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease. 1st Ed. London: Hamilton Press, 2004
Spear SL, Thomassen JM. Secondary Breast Reconstruction. In: Spear SL (Ed.), Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 2nd Ed. [In Press]

PROFESSIONAL LICENCES
    Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Medicine
    Medicine and Surgery 2/27/2002
    0101231653
    District of Columbia, Board of Medicine
    Medicine and Surgery 1/1/2005
    MD33673
    State of Florida, Board of Medicine
    Medicine and Surgery 2/16/2006
    ME 95272

PRESENTATIONS
Senior Residents Conference March 2006: Incidence of Cleft Palate Fistula with Veau-Wardill-Kilner Repair, an institutional experience

HONORS, CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
Honorary Mention for Academic Achievement, Medical School Class of 2000, University of Puerto Rico, 6/15/2000

Certificate of Training in Basic Microsurgical Techniques. Union Memorial Hospital. Baltimore, Maryland. 2/2004

ATLS Certificate 6/2002, ACLS Certificate 4/2005

MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS
Candidate Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American College of Surgeons
Member, Broward County Medical Association

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Broward General Medical Center
  • Florida Medical Center
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Imperial Point Medical Center
  • Memorial Regional Hospital
  • North Broward Medical Center
  • North Ridge Hospital
  • Weston Surgery Center

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth Date: July 12
Origin: Santiago, Chile
Languages: Fluent in Spanish

 

 
   

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