Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Boston, Massachusetts
Independent Resident Physician, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Jul 2019- Jun 2022
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – New York, NY
Chief Resident, General Surgery
Jul 2018- Jun 2019
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – New York, NY
Resident Physician, General Surgery
Jul 2015- Jun 2018
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – New York, NY
Categorical Intern, General Surgery
Jul 2014- Jun 2015
EDUCATION
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine – Brooklyn, NY
Aug 2010- May 2014
USMLE Step 1: 243, Step 2: 233, Step 3: Pass; Clinical Neuroscience Pathway
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology – Ithaca, NY
BS Human Biology, Health and Society Aug 2006- May 2010
GPA 3.8/ 4.0; MCAT: 35 (95th percentile)
MEDICAL LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Surgery Certified in General Surgery (Certificate #065821)
- Physician License: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, License Number 279276
- Physician License: New York State, License Number 285018
- DEA License
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Cornell University Dean’s List
PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Ahn S., Elnekaveh B.M., Schmidt H., Weltz C., Pisapati K., Port E. Defining the Need for Imaging and Biopsy After Mastectomy. Annals of Surgical Oncology. Sep 2018.
Sellers, M.M., Elnekaveh B.M., Hahn S.J., Hirten, R.P., Greenstein A.J. Surgical Solutions for Refractory J-pouch Inlet Obstructions. Colorectal Disease. Jan 2018.
BOOK CHAPTER
Elnekaveh B.M., Bustos, V., Cauley, R. Treatment of Back Soft Tissue Defects. Scientific American Plastic Surgery. Status: Submitted
PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ABSTRACTS
Elnekaveh B.M., Adar T., Baral S., Pagano A., Belyayeva I., Marquez S. Duplex Ultrasound Measuring Hemodynamic Variations of the Superior Mesenteric Artery in Pre- and Postprandial Subjects: Understanding Mesenteric Ischemia. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 2012 Apr; 26(1):722.6
Baral S., Elnekaveh B.M., Adar T, Marquez S. Sex and Racial Population Differences in the Arthro-kinematics of the Carrying Angle: Potential Clinical Implications. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 2012 Apr; 26(1):722.8
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS
Elnekaveh B.M., Hahn, S., Greenstein, A. (Jun 2018) Surgical Solutions for Inlet Obstructions in J-Pouches. Poster presented at Digestive Disease Week, Washington, D.C.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Elnekaveh B.M., Del Valle D.D., Chen A.D., Zhang J., Seyidova N., Peymani A., Maselli A., Cauley, R.P., Lin, S.J., Lee, B.T. (Oct 2020) The Relationship Between Hospital Volume with Outcomes and Cost for Facial Fractures. Poster presented virtually at Virtual Plastic Surgery: The Meeting.
Elnekaveh B.M., Hahn, S., Greenstein, A. (Jun 2018) Surgical Solutions for Inlet Obstructions in J-Pouches. Poster presented at Digestive Disease Week, Washington, D.C. Ahn S., Elnekaveh B.M., Weltz C., Schmidt H., Port E. (Mar 2016) Defining the Incidence of Imaging and Biopsy After Mastectomy: It’s Not Zero. Poster presented at Society of Surgical Oncology’s 69th Annual Cancer Symposium, Boston, MA.
Elnekaveh B.M., Adar T., Baral S., Pagano A., Belyayeva I., Marquez S. (Apr 2012) Duplex Ultrasound Measuring Hemodynamic Variations of the Superior Mesenteric Artery in Pre- and Postprandial Subjects: Understanding Mesenteric Ischemia. Poster presented at Experimental Biology Conference, San Diego, CA
Baral S., Elnekaveh B.M., Adar T., Marquez S. (Apr 2012) Sex and Racial Population Differences in the Arthro-kinematics of the Carrying Angle: Potential Clinical Implications. Poster presented at Experimental Biology Conference, San Diego, CA
GRAND ROUNDS LECTURES
- Chest Wall Reconstruction After Metastasectomy (Sep 2021) Case-Based Quality Improvement Grand Rounds Lecture Series, Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery
- Eyelid Weight for Paralytic Lagophthalmos (Feb 2021) Case-Based Quality Improvement Grand Rounds Lecture Series, Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery
- Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery is Superior to Standard Lumpectomy (Feb 2019) Ground Rounds Debate Series, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Psychology and Theory of Medical and Surgical Decision-Making (Jan 2019) Ground Rounds Lecture, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, NY Research Assistant
Richard Kollmar, Ph.D.
Investigated the effects of lithium on recurrent laryngeal nerve regeneration after crush injuries in rats.
Performed operations on rats to dissect and crush the recurrent laryngeal nerve, and used a laryngoscope and digitized images to quantify degree of improvement in vocal cord motion.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ithaca, NY
Research Assistant
Samuel Marquez, Ph.D.
Studied the pre- and postprandial hemodynamic changes of the superior mesenteric artery using duplex ultrasonography. Results confirmed an increase in peak-systolic and end- diastolic velocities, and a loss of end-systolic flow reversal in the postprandial state.
Presented two posters at the Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, CA.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
WikiPlasticSurgery, LLC New York, NY
Contributing Editor
Jan 2017- Jan 2019
Helped edit a website that will educate patients and provide them with accurate information about various plastic surgery procedures.
Mission: Restore New York, NY
Young Professional Board Member
Sep 2012- May 2013
Worked to increase awareness amongst young professionals of the reconstructive work that is done abroad in developing nations. Reached out to medical students to educate them about missions abroad, fundraising, and reconstructive surgeries.
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Brooklyn, NY Co-Mentor
Sep 2011- May 2012
Along with a faculty member, mentored 8 first-year medical students on various facets of medical school life, including proper methods of studying, reaching out to faculty, and career guidance.
SUNY Downstate Surgery Society Brooklyn, NY Vice President
Aug 2010- May 2014
Founded an annual service project linking ~10 medical students with ~50 pre-medical students at Brooklyn College, conversing with students about the medical field and teaching them suturing techniques. Coordinated bimonthly talks by surgeons for over 50 students about the medical and professional aspects of surgery, including a session by Dr. Carina Biggs on Women in Surgery.
Brooklyn Free Clinic Brooklyn, NY
Clinical Volunteer
Aug 2010- May 2012
Assisted physicians in routine medical care for uninsured patients by obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and drawing blood for laboratory testing. Organized prostate and cardiac health screenings at local fairs for over 100 patients.
Cornell University Emergency Medical Services Ithaca, NY Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Feb 2008- May 2010
Certified EMT and first responder to emergencies on Cornell University’s main campus. Stabilized medical and trauma patients in preparation for hospital transport. Attended weekly training lectures to enhance knowledge and skills for numerous emergency situations.
Empathy, Assistance and Referral Services (EARS) Ithaca, NY Peer Counselor
Jan 2007- May 2010
Peer support service that offers free, confidential and anonymous peer counseling to the Cornell and Ithaca community. Trained for two years in active listening skills to provide one-on-one counseling with students on the phone or in person.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): Candidate Member
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS): Candidate Member
- New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYRSPS): Candidate
- Member American Medical Association (AMA): Active Member
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