Mark D. Baxa, M.D.

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Board Certification

American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)
American Board of Laser Surgery (ABLS)
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
American College Of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

Residency

Emergency Medicine
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
1986-1989

Chief Resident
1989

Specialty Training

School of Aerospace Medicine
Brooks AFB, TX.
1990

Flight Surgeon, USAF
1990-91

Cosmetic Surgery: Fellowship
Virginia Beach, VA.
1994

Certifications

Advanced Trauma Life Support [ATLS]
Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS]
Pediatric Advanced Life Support [PALS]
Basic Life Support [BLS]
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR]

Board Certification

American Board of Laser Surgery[P]
American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery[P]
American Board of Emergency Medicine
American College of Emergency Physicians

Awards & Honors

Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society
US Navy Regimental Board Honor Man
USAF Individual Achievement Medal
USN National Defense Service Medal
USAF Good Conduct Service Medal
US Armed Forces Medal
US Naval Reserve Medal
Southwest Asian Campaign Ribbon
Middle-East Expeditionary Forces Ribbon
Air Force Outstanding Unit Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

Medical Licensure

North Carolina*
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Nebraska
New York*
[*Active]

Publications/Presentations

"Creating a Youthful Appearance at the Speed of Light"
WTVI, PBS 1 Hour Live TalkShow:
HealthWise. November 18, 2002.

"Medical & Surgical applications of Laser Technology"
WTVI, PBS 1 Hour Live TalkShow:
HealthWise. June 02, 2002.

"Current Medical & Surgical Therapy: The Art of Hair Restoration"
WTVI, PBS 1 Hour Live
TalkShow: HealthWise. January 23, 2002

"Cardiac Rupture Secondary to Blunt Trauma:
A Rapidly Diagnosable Entity with 2-Dimensional Echocardiography."
Annals of Emergency Medicine, August 1991, Vol.
20 (8) pp. 902 - 904

"Full Metal Jacket" Ballistic Wound:
Management in the Emergency Department"
Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine
Carolinas Medical Center - 1989.
Gaston Memorial Hospital - 1992.

"Alternatives to Nasogastric Feedings for Long
Term Care - Cervical Pharynogostomy."
Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery
University of Nebraska Medical Center - 1986.

"Specificity of B-HCG Levels in Differential Diagnosis."
Presented to National Medical Conference,
Anaheim, CA - 1985.

"Anodonta Species of Lake McConnaughy,Western Nebraska."
THE NAUTILUS, 29 Oct.,
1981. Vol. 95 (4) pp. 180 - 183.
International Journal of Malacology.

Education

Medical School
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - 1986.

Undergraduate
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
School of Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - 1981.
Major: Life Sciences
Minor: Pharmacology

Practice Experience

Medical Director/Surgeon
Professional Image & Laser Care, P.C.
520 Franklin Avenue, L21
Garden City, New York
2002 – Present.

Medical Director/Surgeon
Professional Image & Laser Centre
1100 E. Morehead St., Suite 200
Charlotte, NC
1994 – Present

Medical Director/Surgeon
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Services (MASS)
1100 E. Morehead St., Suite 200
Charlotte, NC
1994 - Present.

Emergency Department, Staff Physician
DBA: Traveling Emergency Services (TES)
PhyAmerica Emergency Services
Durham, NC
1992 - 1994

Cruise ship, Staff Physician
DBA: Traveling Emergency Services (TES)
For: Commodore Cruise Line, Crown Ship Line, &
Holland America Line, Seattle, WA.
2000 - Present.

Medical Director
Department of Emergency Medicine
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, NC
1992 - 1993.

Medical Director
Gaston Emergency Medical Services
Gaston County, NC
1991 - 1993.

Emergency Staff Physician
USAF Medical Center
Andrews AFB, Washington, DC
1989 - 1991.

Flight Surgeon, Officer in Charge (OIC)
1611th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
OPERATION DESERT STORM
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1991 (Gulf War).

Military Titles

Captain, Medical Corps
United States Air Force
1987 - 1991.

Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy
1975 - 1981.

Professional Societies

Paste & Present:
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Board: Hair Restoration Surgery
American Board: Laser Surgery
American Board: Emergency Medicine
Intl. Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery
Intl. Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Intl. Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgery
American Society Hair Restoration Surgery
American Hair Loss Council
American College of Emergency Physicians
American Medical Association
Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.
Alliance of Air National Guard Flight Surgeons
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Commissioned Officers Association
Smithsonian Institution

Personal

Date of Birth: 15 July, 1957
Place of Birth: Columbus, Nebraska
Interest: Water-skiing, Snow-skiing, Scuba diving, Boating & Navigation, Travel, Horses, Reading.