Dr. Robert Cohen returned to his home town of Scottsdale, Arizona in 2005 after fourteen years of education and advanced training in some of the nation's most prestigious institutions. After graduating cum laude from Phoenix Country Day School, Dr. Cohen attended top-ranked Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to his premedical studies, he received a double major in biology and philosophy, while graduating in the top 12% of his class. Dr. Cohen received his medical training at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana- a program famous for its intense hands-on training of medical students. He received honors in surgery, and published multiple research papers including one in the most prestigious plastic surgery journal: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Cohen's office is located in the Scottsdale area in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Dr. Robert Cohen
Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
5410 N. Scottsdale Rd
Suite A-500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Dr. Robert Cohen returned to his home town of Scottsdale, Arizona in 2005 after fourteen years of education and advanced training in some of the nation's most prestigious institutions. After graduating cum laude from Phoenix Country Day School, Dr. Cohen attended top-ranked Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to his premedical studies, he received a double major in biology and philosophy, while graduating in the top 12% of his class. Dr. Cohen received his medical training at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana- a program famous for its intense hands-on training of medical students. He received honors in surgery, and published multiple research papers including one in the most prestigious plastic surgery journal: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
After medical school, Dr. Cohen was accepted into the highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgery program at Dartmouth (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH). Under the guidance of world-renowned plastic surgeons and educators, including section chief Dr. Carolyn Kerrigan, Dr. Cohen completed his plastic surgery training with top commendations from his faculty, co-workers, and patients. During this time, Dr. Cohen published a textbook chapter on technology and robotics in plastic surgery. As chief resident, he also traveled to North Vietnam on a three-week medical mission to repair cleft lips and palates in the children of Ha Nam province.
Although eligible to begin his career after completing his training at Dartmouth, Dr. Cohen elected to gain additional expertise in aesthetic surgery. He was awarded a highly competitive cosmetic surgery fellowship with internationally recognized plastic surgeon, Dr. W. Grant Stevens in Marina Del Rey, California. In addition to being selected over his competition, Dr. Cohen was the first person ever offered a full-year fellowship with Dr. Stevens. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Stevens, Dr. Cohen honed his surgical skills in all areas of cosmetic and laser surgery.
In addition to becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Cohen has recently published multiple major plastic surgery papers in the leading journals of his specialty including the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also presented his research in cosmetic surgery to hundreds of plastic surgeons at global conferences including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting in New Orleans, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting in Chicago.
Dr. Cohen balances his advanced training in plastic surgery with his many activities outside of medicine. He is an avid outdoorsman, skier and scuba diver, and has explored much of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Central America and the Middle East. He also enjoys reading, drawing, and gourmet food (eating, not cooking).
Practice Philosophy
As a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, I always encourage my patients to adopt healthy lifestyles because people who take care of themselves before and after surgery maximize the impact and longevity of their results. Although plastic surgery can produce dramatic physical improvements, in reality there is no "quick fix" to remaining fit and attractive. It is a life-long process that involves good choices with regards to exercise, diet, proper skin care, and stress reduction.
We all want to look and feel our best, regardless of our chronological ages. Sometimes a facial, a new hairstyle, or good skin care, will work wonders. In other cases, such as exercise-resistant fat, body parts altered by pregnancy, or faces aged by time, the only way to correct appearances is by seeking help from a board-certified plastic surgeon. I have seen first-hand that when a person feels that their outward appearance does not reflect their inner beauty and vigor, they can experience a negative impact on self-esteem, energy and general well being.
Cosmetic surgery is not right for everyone, and it should never be undertaken lightly, however there are certain people who can benefit significantly. These people often come away from their aesthetic surgery procedures with a new outlook on life, increased levels of energy, and a profound improvement in their self-confidence. These improvements, in turn, often motivate people to exercise more, eat healthier, and live better lives.
If you feel that you may benefit from cosmetic surgery, and would like to find out more about the latest surgical options and advances, I would be happy to meet you for a consultation at the Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery and discuss some of the ways in which your hopes and expectations could be addressed. We will focus not only on how surgery can make you look and feel better now, but how lifestyle changes can keep you that way for years to come
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I have had the opportunity to learn intensely detailed human anatomy, and have been able to put this knowledge into practice during hundreds of cosmetic procedures of both the face and body. Through working with some of the best plastic surgeons in the country, I have become adept at judging proportion, symmetry and aesthetic beauty.
However, technical skills and an artistic eye are not all that is necessary to achieve success in plastic surgery. The relationship of trust that develops between surgeon and patient is ultimately what contributes to surgical success. Every plastic surgeon and each prospective patient has a unique personality and sense of beauty. There must be a common understanding and connection between these two individuals in order to optimize the success of surgery.
My personal philosophy in plastic surgery is to achieve the most natural result possible, and at the Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, I do this by evaluating every patient individually, tailoring the techniques I use based on their unique anatomy. I also maximize my results by carefully communicating with my patients. I listen to every patient's expression of what they would like to achieve, and I use my experience to help guide them to the surgery that best suits their needs.
At my Phoenix area medical practice, I always place safety first, and if I do not feel that a patient is a good candidate for surgery, I will be upfront about this.
I also ensure safety by spending ample time with each patient to understand any preexisting medical issues they may have, which occasionally need to be addressed by other specialists prior to surgery. Finally, I only use board certified MD anesthesiologists to promote the utmost safety during surgery.
2004-2005 Fellow, 12 month ASAPS Approved Aesthetic Surgery/ Laser Surgery Fellowship, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina Del Rey, CA (Program Director: W. Grant Stevens, MD, FACS)
2004-2005 Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Fellowship Affiliation with the University of Southern California Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Los Angeles, CA (Division Chief: Randy Sherman, MD)
2003-2004 Chief Resident, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (Section Chief: Carolyn Kerrigan, MD)
2002-2003 Resident, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (Section Chief: Carolyn Kerrigan, MD)
1999-2002 Intern and Resident, Department of General Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (Department Chair: Richard Dow, MD)
2004 Project Vietnam, Medical Mission in Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam for cleft lip and palate repair
2003-2004 Suture Course Instructor, Dartmouth Medical School
2003-2004 Chief Developer, Analgesia Management Protocol (AMP) Project, (Prototype Surgery/ Pain Service Collaboration for Complex Postoperative Pain Management)
2003 Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences (CECS) at Dartmouth, Outcomes study course focusing on postoperative pain management
1999-2003 House Staff Association Representative, (General and Plastic Surgery)
1997-1998 Vice Chair, Louisiana State Medical Society, Medical Student Section
1996-1997 Treasurer/ Membership Recruiter AMA, Medical Student Section
1997 AMA Medical Student Delegate, Interim Meeting, Atlanta, GA
1995-1999 Ozanam Inn Homeless Shelter, Volunteer
1995-1997 Brantley Center Homeless Shelter, Volunteer
1995 Doctors Ought to Care (D.O.C.), Founding Member, Tulane Chapter
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