Curriculum Vitae

CARLOS R. POU, MD, FACS
Instituto Cirugía Orbitofacial
Centro Internacional de Mercadeo
Oficina 310
Guaynabo, PR 00968
TEL. 787-781-4700
FAX. 787-781-1590

EDUCATION

POST- GRADUATE TRAINING

July 96- June 97
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine/
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Ophthalmic/Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship

July 95- July 96
University of Michigan
W.K. Kellogg Eye Center
Ann Arbor. Michigan
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Fellowship

July 92 – July 95
University of Puerto Rico
Department of Ophthalmology
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Ophthalmology Residency

July 91 – July 92
University District Hospital
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Flexible Internship
GRADUATE

July 89 – June 91
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Medicine Doctor Degree

July 87 – July 89
Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, Puerto Rico
MS1\MS2
UNDERGRADUATE

August 84 – May 87
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts
Premedical Program \ Major in Biology


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

May 98 – November 2002
University of Puerto Rico
Department of Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Section
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Section

July 95 – June 96
University of Michigan Medical Center
W.K Kellogg Eye Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lecturer with Faculty Status

 

 

LECTURES/ PRESENTATIONS

June 2004
Oncology Symposium 2004
American Cancer Society of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Inter-Continental San Juan Resort & Casino
“Lesiones Dermatológicas Malignas del Area Periocular y Facial-
Alternativas Quirúrgicas Reconstructivas

May 2004
35th Annual Puerto Rico Ophthalmology Society Convention
Paradisus Hotel, Rio Grande, PR
“Orbital Fat Reposition in Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid
Blepharoplasty”

March 2003
34th Panamerican Congress of Ophthalmology
Caribe Hilton Hotel/San Juan, PR
Update in Pediatric Ophthalmology: “Pediatric Oculoplastics”

December 2002
Workshop on Botox for Cosmetic Applications
Official Speaker Allergan Sales LLC/ PR Ophthalmology Society
Caribe Hilton Hotel/San Juan, PR

August 2002
Workshop on Botox for Cosmetic Applications
Official Speaker Allergan Sales LLC/ PR Ophthalmological Society
Caribe Hilton Hotel/San Juan, PR


May 2002
33th Annual Puerto Rico Ophthalmology Society Convention
Hyatt Regency Cerromar/ Dorado, PR
“ Reconstruction of Facial and Periocular Defects after MOHS
Surgery”

May 2002
Pavia Health Pediatric Convention
Embassy Suites Hotel/ Dorado, PR
"The Red Eye in the Pediatric Patient: Diagnosis and Treatment"

April 2001 2001 Puerto Rico Optometric Congress
Condado Plaza Hotel/ San Juan, PR
"Manejo Quirúrgico de Defectos Palpebrales luego de Remoción de Lesiones Cancerosas en la Piel"


November 1999
30th Annual Puerto Rico Ophthamology Society Convention
Westin Riomar, Río Grande, PR
“The Revolution of Medial Canthopexy”


August 1999
Cirujano Internacional Invitado
Cirugía Plástica Oftálmica Reconstructiva Pediátrica
Hospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Méjico

April 1999
Invitado Orador Internacional
3er Congreso XV Jornada Científica Dr. Maireni Cabral
Complejo Hospitalario Dr. Luis E. Aybar
Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

November 1998
Puerto Rico Ophthalmology Society
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
“The Practical Approach to the Tearing Patient”

October 1997
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
University District Pediatric Hospital Alumni 7th Annual
Convention
Dorado, Puerto Rico
“Management of Children Eye Inflammation”


October 1996
American Association of Certified Orthoptist National Meeting
Chicago , Illinois
“Surgical Response of Ocular Torticollis in Patients with Vertical
Null Zone Nystagmus”


November 1995
Lecture to Ophthalmic Technicians State of Michigan
University of Michigan W.K Kellogg Eye Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
“Common Operative Procedures in Pediatric Ophthalmology”

Novembre 1994
Puerto Rico Oph thalmology Section Annual Convention
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Resident Lecture: “Dacrioadenitis: Can it become a Clinical
Challenge”

January 1994
Presentation to the Rheumatology Department:
University District Hospital/ University of Puerto Rico School of
Medicine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
“Ocular Manifestations of Rheumatic Diseases”

 

 

WORKSHOP AND ACCREDITATION

 

January 2011
Annual Board Review Course
The Anatomy of Cosmetic Surgery
A Complete Review of Cosmetic Surgery
Phoenix, Arizona


May 2010
New and Basic Approaches in Cellulite Treatment and Liposuction Surgery
New York, NY

April 2010
Recertification- American Association of Ambulatory Health
(AAAHC) Certified Facility-Office Based Surgical OR
Instituto Cirugía Orbitofacial
San Juan, PR

January 2008
Radiesse Medical Education Faculty
Advanced Peer-led training program fron the Radiesse Medical Education Faculty
Bioform Medical Education

September 2007
Complementary Facial Fat Grafting and Purse String Facelifting
Live Surgery Workshop
Highland Park, NJ

April 2007
American Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Certified Facility-Office Based Surgical OR
Instituto Cirugía Orbitofacial
San Juan, PR

September 2006
Total Facial Rejuvenation Live Surgery Workshop
Tulsa. OK

June 2005
Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2005:
A Multi-Specialty Symposium
Las Vegas, NV

January 2005
Scultping Faces 2005/ Edward Terino, MD
Indian Wells, CA

September 2003
Total Facial Rejuvenation-Endoscopes and Implants for the Face-Live Surgery Workshop
Tulsa, OK

March 2003
The Anatomy of Cosmetic Surgery: A Complete Review Board
Examination Preparation Course
Dallas, Texas

April 2002
All About Faces Workshop and Live Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Washington, DC

March 2001
The Hand On Endocopic Plastic Surgery Educational Seminars on
Face and the Body/ Nicanor G. Isse, MD/ EPSES
Los Angeles, California




CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

 

June 2011
Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery/Facial Cosmetic Surgery

October 2010
Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support

January 2008
Recertification Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology

June 2003
Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

October 2001
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

August 1998
Certication on Coherent CO2 Laser for Aesthetic Applications

November 1997
Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology

July 1997
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Medical License

July 1992
Diplomate of the National Boards of Medical Examiners


HONORS AND AWARDS

2009 Silver Partner
Allergan Partner Priviledges

2001
The Doctor’s Choice Award
Casiano Communications, Inc./ Revista Buena Vida
Doctores más Sobresalientes de Puerto Rico
Oftalmología Pediátrica

1997
Exalumno Distinguido Academia Cristo Rey
Ciencias y Medicina
Ponce, Puerto Rico

1996
Fellowship Grant fot the Development of Medical Faculty
University of Puerto Rico

1994
Carl Guengo Memorial Award,
Recognition of Ophthalmic Excellence as Resident/
Awarded by the Puerto Rico Medical Association,
University of Puerto Rico Ophthalmology Departament and Metico
Instruments Inc.

1993
Bausch and Lomb Award . The Top OKAP Grade of the program
( 95th percentile among first level residents)

 

 


MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Puerto Rico Ophthalmology Society

Editorial Board Ocular Surgery News( OSN)- Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery Section (2003-2006)

Board Member Puerto Rico Mutual Defense Company( 2004-2009)

 

 


COMPLETED PUBLICATIONS IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

Peer Review publication

Levine MR, Pou CR, Lash RH: Evisceration: Is Sympathetic Ophthalmia A Concern in the New Millenium. J Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 15:4-8, 1999

Pou CR, Serrano F, Levine MR, Picó- Santiago G: Cicatricial Disorders of the Conjuctiva- Surgical Management. In Nesi FA, Lisman RD, Levine MR, editors: Smith’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Second Edition. St. Louis, MO 1998, Mosby Year Book, Inc. p 1172-1192.

Pou Vendrell CR, Ramírez- Ronda CH: Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in AIDS patients: A Clinical Review. Boletin Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico 86: 6267. 1994.

Non – Peer Review Publication
Pou Vendrell CR, Archer SM:Retinoma. Ophthalmology World News 2(1): 18 January 1996.

Pou CR. Oculoplastics: Lacrimal Drainage System. Slack, Inc. HYPERLINK "http://www.ophthalmic.hyperguides.com" www.ophthalmic.hyperguides.com. July 2001.