Face-Lift
spacer Board Certified in Plastic Surgery & General Surgery
spacer Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon
spacer Owner, PLASTIC SURGERY INSTITUTE PC, Fargo ND
spacer Owner, Lexli International, Fargo ND
spacer Owner and Medical Director, Lexli Skin Care Clinic, Fargo ND
spacer Co-Owner and Medical Director, PSI Ambulatory Surgery Center , Fargo , ND
spacer Co-Owner, Heartland Diagnostic Services, Fargo ND
spacer Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks ND 1999-Present
spacer Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks ND 1994-1998
spacer Member, Board of Directors, International Aloe Science Council, Dallas TX , 2003-Present
spacer Member, Board of Directors, Heartland Independent Provider Network, 1998-Present
spacer Consultant, Plastic Surgery, Veterans Administration Hospital , Fargo ND, 1995-Present
spacer Staff Plastic Surgeon, Dakota Clinic Limited, Fargo ND, 1993-1995
spacer Consultant, Plastic Surgery, Dept. of Surgery, The Aga Khan University Medical School , Karachi, Pakistan, 1994-1995
spacer Flight Surgeon, North Dakota Air National Guard, 119th Fighter Squadron, Captain, 1995-1996
spacer Air Force Reserves, 1995-1999
spacer Member, Fargo Medical Mission to Haiti , 1998 to 2003

Education
Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX , Jul. 1, 1992-Jun. 30, 1993
spacer Residency, Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Jul. 1, 1990-Jun. 30, 1992
spacer Chief Resident, General Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX spacer
Jul. 1, 1989-Jun. 30, 1990
spacer Residency, General Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Jul. 1, 1986-Jun. 30, 1989
spacer Internship, General Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Jun. 23, 1985-Jun. 30, 1986
spacer Laboratory Instructor in Anatomy, 1982-1984 Northwestern University Medical School
spacer Northwestern University, Chicago , IL, M.D., Sept. 15, 1981-Jun. 15, 1985
spacer Northwestern University, Chicago , IL, M.D., Sept. 15, 1981-Jun. 15, 1985
spacer Haverford College , Haverford , PA, B.S., Honors, Biology, Sept. 8, 1977-May 18, 1981
spacer University of Cambridge “A” Levels, Karachi Grammar School, Karachi, Pakistan, Jan. 1, 1972-Dec. 31, 1976
spacer University of Cambridge “O” Levels, Karachi Grammar School, Karachi, Pakistan, Jan. 1, 1972-Dec. 31, 1974

Licensure
spacer Fellow, American College of Surgeons
spacer Diplomat, American Board of Surgery
spacer Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery
spacer National Board of Medical Examiners
spacer Medical Licenses: North Dakota , South Dakota , Minnesota , Pennsylvania
spacer Advanced Trauma Life Support
spacer Advanced Cardiac Life Support


spacer American Society of Plastic Surgeons
spacer American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
spacer American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
spacer Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
spacer American Medical Association
spacer International Aloe Science Council
spacer American Burn Association
spacer North Dakota Medical Association
spacer Blocker, Lewis Plastic Surgery Society
spacer Singleton Surgical Society
spacer Lipoplasty Society

spacer Member, Committee on Promotion and Tenure, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, Nov. 1995-Present
spacer American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Committee on Communication and Technology, 2001-2003
spacer Member, Heartland Independent Provider Network, Committee on Finance Utilization and Reimbursement, 1999-2003
spacer Member, Heartland Independent Provider Network, Marketing Committee, 1999-2004
spacer Member, North Dakota Medical Board, Ad Hoc Committee on Skin Care and Cosmetology Regulations, 2000
spacer Member, North Dakota Medical Association, Committee on Communications Technology, 2000 to present
spacer Member, Dakota Heartland Health Systems, Ethics Committee, 1999-2001
spacer Member, Committee on Academic and Professional Qualifications, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, Nov. 1995-2000
spacer Member, Dakota Medical Center , Trauma Committee, 1994-1998
spacer Member, Dakota Medical Center , Committee on Research, 1993-1994
spacer Member, University of Texas Medical Branch Transfusion Committee, 1989-1991
spacer Judge, District Science Fairs, Chicago Public School District, 1983-1984
spacer Medical School Senate Budget Committee, 1981
spacer Member, Haverford Student Council, 1979-1981
spacer President, School Photographic Society, 1976
spacer Treasurer, Einstein Scientific Honor Society, 1975-1976
spacer School Perfect, 1975-1976

Awards
spacer Yun-Ho Lee Award of Scientific Merit 2002, International Aloe Science Council
spacer Corporate Achievers Award, 1999, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
spacer Honors in Anatomy, Psychiatry & Anesthesia, 1985
spacer Laboratory Instructor in Biology, 1980-1981
spacer Graduated Cum Laude, 1981
spacer Captain, Varsity Cricket Team, 1980-1981
spacer Athletic Letters, 1980-1981
spacer Captain, School Track Team, 1975-1976
spacer Pakistan National High Jump Gold Medal, 1976
spacer Khalilullah Trophy in Biology, 1976
spacer Duke of Edinburgh Award, Silver Medal-1976
spacer Duke of Edinburgh Award, Bronze Medal-1975
spacer Kensett Medal-English Literature, 1975
spacer Cree Medal-Science, 1975


College:
spacer Undergraduate research fellow at Haverford College , Haverford , PA
with Dr. Irving Finger, Project: “Structure and Genetics of IgG Related Paramecia Surface ‘I' Proteins”. Jun. 1980-May 1981

Residency and later:
spacer “Effects of Aloe Vera on Gap Junctional Intracellular Communication and Proliferation of Human Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Skin Fibroblasts”
spacer Abdullah KM, Luthra G, Bilska JJ, Abdullah SA, Reynolds LP, Redmer DA, Grazul-Bilska AT: J. Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 9(5):00-00, Sept 2003
spacer “Wound Healing: The Role of Growth Factors.”
spacer Drugs of Today, 2003
spacer “Cell-to-cell Communication and Expression of Gap Junctional Proteins in Human Diabetic and Nondiabetic Skin Fibroblasts.” Abdullah KM, Luthra G, Bilska JJ, Abdullah SA, Reynolds LP, Redmer DA, Grazul-Bilska AT: Endocrine 10(1):35-41, Feb 1999
spacer “Stimulation of Human Dermal Fibroblast with Interleukin-2”
Abdullah, A., McCauley, R.L., Herndon, D.N., J. Burn Care & Rehab.; 12:23, 1991.
spacer “The Effect of Insulin-like Growth Factor-One (FGF-1) on Postburn Hypermetabolism”
Strock, L.L., Singh, H., Abdullah, A., Miller, J.A., Herndon, D.N., Surgery 108:161, 1990.
spacer “Bombesin Inhibits Bacterial Translocation from the Gut in Burned Rats” Coffey, J.A., Abdullah, A., Milhoan, Herndon, D.N., Townsend, C.M., Jr., Thompson, J.C.
Surgical Forum, 1988
spacer “Wounding Down-Regulates Diabetic Fibroblasts” A. Abdullah, M.D., L.G. Phillips,M.D., H.Q. Huang, M.D., F. Ko., B.S., S. Treiff, B.S., M.C. Robson, M.D., Surgical Forum LXIII
spacer “Effect of Rat IL-2 and Rat Interferon on the Natural Killer Cell Activity of Rat Spleen cells after Thermal Injury” H. Singh, Ph.D., A. Abdullah, M.D., D. Herndon, M.D., J. Burn Care Rehab., 1992, 13: 617-622
spacer “Visible Scars and Self-Esteem in Pediatric Burn Survivors” A. Abdullah, M.D., P. Blakeney, Ph.D., R. Hunt, B.A., L. Broemeling, Ph.D., L. Phillips, M.D., D.N. Herndon, M.D., M.D. Robson, M.D.,
J Burn Care Rehab.
spacer “The Safety and Effect of Topically Applied Recombinant Human Interleukein-1B (rhu IL1B) in the management of Pressure Sores” M.C. Robson, M.D., A. Abdullah, M.D., B.F Burns, M.D., L.G. Phillips, M.D.; et al. Woumd Repair and Regeneration
spacer “Augmentation of Rat Natural Killer Cell Activity by In-Vivo Administration of Recombinant Interleukin-2 after Thermal Injury” A. Abdullah, M.D., H. Singh, PhD, D.N. Herndon, M.D.,
J Burn Care Rehab.
spacer “Persistent Elevation of TNF-Alpha in Burn Patients May Contribute to Compromised Wound Healing” A. Abdullah, M.D., K. Sahara, M.D., F. Ko, B.S., M.C. Robson, M.D.
Wound Repair and Regeneration
spacer “Interleukin-2: A modulator of the Hypermetabolic Response to Burn Injury in Rats”
spacer “Neo-Vascularized Free Flaps for Coverage of Difficult Wounds in the Absence of Adequate Donor Sites”


spacer “Identification of Hepatocyte Stimulating Factor in Blister Fluid (BF) and Fluid Obtained from Under Occlusive Dressings (OD) on Donor Sites of Burn Patients” Society of University Surgeons-Resident Forum, Feb. 10-13, 1988, San Antonio, TX
spacer “In-Vitro Effects of Interleukin-2 on Fibroblast Metabolism”
American Burn Association, Mar. 29- Apr. 1, 1989 , New Orleans , LA
spacer “Interleukin-2 A Modulator of Hypermetabolic Response in Burn Injury in Rats”
American Burn Association, Mar. 29- Apr. 1, 1989 , New Orleans , LA
spacer ”In-Vivo Administration of Interleukin-2 (IL-2) Enhances Natural Killer (NK) Cell Activity”
American Burn Association, Mar. 27-30, 1990 , Las Vegas , NV
spacer “Persistence of Burn-Associated Immunosuppression in Children”
The Society of University Surgeons Residents Forum, Feb. 15, 1992 , Cincinnati , OH
spacer “How are Diabetic Fibroblasts Different?” South Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Feb. 21-22, 1992 , San Antonio , TX
spacer “Artificially Vascularized Free Flaps for Coverage of Difficult Burn Wounds”
American Burn Association, Apr. 1-4, 1992 , Salt Lake City , UT
spacer “Visible Scars and Self-Esteem in Pediatric Burn Survivors” American Burn Association, Apr. 1-4, 1992 , Salt Lake City , UT
spacer “Decreased Long-Term Renal Function in Post-Burn Pediatric Patients” American Burn Association, Apr. 1-4, 1992 , Salt Lake City , UT
spacer “Persistent Elevation of TNF-Alpha in Burn Patients May Contribute to Compromised Wound Healing” The Wound Healing Society, Apr. 23-26, 1992 , Richmond , VA
spacer “Wounding Down-Regulates Diabetic Fibroblasts” Plastic Surgery Research Council, Apr. 29- May 3, 1992 , Toronto , CANADA
spacer “Wounding Down-Regulates Diabetic Fibroblasts” American College of Surgeons, Surgical Forum, Oct. 11-16, 1992 , New Orleans , LA
spacer “Wounding Down-Regulates Diabetic Fibroblasts” Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference, May 22-25, 1993 , San Diego , CA


spacer “Pyloric Stenosis”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Oct. 8, 1988
spacer "Secondary Hyperthyroidism in Chronic Renal Failure”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Nov. 5, 1988
spacer “Pancreatic Pseudocyst”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Sept. 9, 1989
spacer “Splenorraphy”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Oct. 21, 1989
spacer “Ascending Cholangitis”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Oct. 28, 1989
spacer “Liver Trauma”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Nov. 4, 1989
spacer “Solitary Thyroid Nodule”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Nov. 10, 1989
spacer “Mucor Infections”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Nov. 18, 1989
spacer “Gallstone Pancreatitis”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Apr. 28, 1990
spacer “Recurrent Islet Cell Tumors”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , May 5, 1990
spacer “Surgery for Crohn's Disease”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , May 12, 1990
spacer “Chronic Pancreatitis”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , May 19, 1990
spacer “Penetrating Neck Trauma”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX Jun. 9, 1990
spacer “Surgical Intervention in AIDS Patients”
General Surgery Grand Rounds, Galveston , TX , Jun. 30, 1990
spacer “Neurotization”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Aug. 1, 1990
spacer “Dupuytren's Contracture”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Sept. 12, 1990
spacer “Gender Reassignment Surgery”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Jan. 9, 1991
spacer “Malignant Melanoma”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Apr. 10, 1991
spacer “Tissue Expansion”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Aug. 14, 1991
spacer “Orbital Hyperteliorism”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Nov. 20, 1992
spacer “Rheumatoid Hand”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Mar. 11, 1992
spacer “Orbital Fractures”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , May 20, 1992
spacer “Thoracic Wall Reconstruction”
Plastic Surgery Conference, Galveston , TX , Jan. 6, 1993
spacer “Flaps and Breast Reconstruction”
spacer Surgical Nursing Course, Fargo , ND , Oct. 2, 1993
spacer “Difficult Wounds and Coverage Using Flaps”
spacer Grand Rounds, University of North Dakota , Fargo , ND , May 17, 1994
spacer “Facial Injuries”
2 nd Annual Emergency Medical Care Conference, Fargo , ND , Nov. 11, 1994
spacer ”Hand Injuries-Anatomy and Diagnosis”
Agha Khan University Medical School , Karachi , Pakistan , Medical Student Lecture, Jan. 23, 1995
spacer ”Reconstructive Surgery Using Flaps”
Surgical Grand Rounds, Agha Khan University , Karachi , Pakistan , Jan. 24, 1995
spacer ”Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery”
The 1 st District Medical Assistants Association, Fargo , ND , May 2, 1995
spacer ”Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery”
Women's Showcase ‘96, Fargo , ND , Apr. 5, 1996
spacer "Wound Healing”
Residents Teaching Conference, University of North Dakota, Fargo, ND, Oct. 21, 1996
spacer ”Skin Care”
The 1 st District Medical Assistants Association, Fargo , ND , Feb. 6, 1997
spacer ”Skin Problems and Treatment; Skin Care Products”
Prarie Lakes Hospital , Grand Rounds, Watertown , SD , May 8, 1997
spacer ”Aloe Vera and Wound Healing”
Aloe Symposium, Dallas , TX , May 3, 1997
spacer ”Skin Care Options and Skincare Products”
Women's Showcase, Fargodome, Fargo , ND , Jun. 7, 1997
spacer ”Diabetic Foot Ulcer—Treatment and New Modalities”
Grand Rounds, University of North Dakota , Fargo , ND , Jun. 6, 1998
spacer ”Looking Natural Only Better” Cosmetic Surgery
Seminar, Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo , ND , Jun. 9, 1998
spacer Lecturer in “Growth Factors and Wound Healing”
for Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, 1998-2001: Multiple presentations in North Dakota , South Dakota , Minnesota , Ohio and Indiana.
spacer Lecturer in Skin Care and Skin Care Products, multiple presentations over the last 5 years to Regional and National Groups.
spacer Effects of Aloe Vera on Gap Junctional Intracellular Communication and Proliferation of Human Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Skin Fibroblasts; IASC Annual Meeting, Seoul Korea 2004

spacer “Evaluation of Efficacy of KSOS of Agent-M in an Animal Model of Thermal Injury and Wound Healing” - 1991,
Marion Laboratories, Inc., Kansas City , MO
spacer “Evaluation of Efficacy of AMGEN Recombinant IGF-1 in an Animal Model of Thermal Injury” – 1992
AMGEN, Thousand Oaks , CA
spacer “Development of an Animal Model of Large Thermal Injury Using Inbred Rats to Examine the Efficacy of Topical Agents and Their Effects on Immune Function, Metabolic Rate and Wound Healing” - 1992
The Shriners Burns Institute, Galveston, TX
spacer “Visible Scars, Self-Esteem and Psychological Adjustment of the Pediatric Burn Patient” - 1992
International Association of Firefighters Burn Foundation
spacer “Gap Junction Studies of Diabetic Fibroblasts in Tissue Culture”
University of North Dakota . - 1996
spacer “The Effect of bFGF on Gap Junction Function in Diabetic Wound Healing.” University of North Dakota . - 1997
spacer “The Effect Of Aloe Vera on Diabetic Wound Fibroblasts in vitro”, - 2000
The Plastic Surgery Institute, Fargo , ND
spacer “Clinical Evaluation of Regranex (Becaplermin) Gel 0.01% for the Treatment of Full thickness Diabetic Neuropathic Foot Ulcers”. Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals – 1999-2001
spacer “A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Repifermin (KGF-2) In Subjects with Venous Ulcers.” Human Genome Sciences – 2002-Present

 
spacer Micro Surgical Techniques, 7-90, Louisville , KY , University of Kentucky
spacer Plastic Surgery Review Course, 4-94, Chicago, IL, Osler Institute
spacer Plastic Surgery Review, 10-95, Palo Alto , CA , Stanford University
spacer Laser Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing, 12-95, Chicago , IL ,
spacer Luxar Continuing Education Aesthetic Laser Workshop, 2-96, Palm Springs, CA, Medical Alliance, Inc.
spacer Cutaneous Laser Surgery, 4-96, Minneapolis , MN , Allinia Health Systems
spacer Cutaneous Laser Symposium, 6-96, Dallas , TX
spacer Plastic Surgery Education Found. 1 st Annual Dallas Aesthetic Symposium, 11-96, Dallas , TX
spacer Baylor University Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty, 2-97, Dallas , TX , Plastic Surgery Education Found.
spacer Softlight Hair Removal Workshop, 5-97, Minneapolis, MN, Medical Alliance, Inc.
spacer Up to date CME'S in Plastic Surgery maintained by annual attendance of multiple short courses at American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meetings.


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