Dr. Brandon Freeman Curriculum Vitae

Current Address:

Kern Medical Center
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1700 Mount Vernon Blvd.
Bakersfield, California 93306
(661) 326-2281

San Joaquin Community Hospital
Outpatient Burn Center
2819 H Street
Bakersfield, California 93301

M. Brandon Freeman, MD, PhD
2701 Chester Avenue; Suite 102
Bakersfield, California 93301

Past Address:

1801 Inwood Road; WA4.224
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas 75390-9132

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital
2 Dudley Street, 450 MOC
Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Date and Place of Birth:
September 9, 1968 - Dallas, TX

Education/Postgraduate Training

Faculty | Current
Chairman of Surgery Department, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Bakersfield, California

Faculty | Current
Surgeon-in-Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, California

Faculty | Current
Director of Burn Surgery, Grossman Burn Center, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Bakerfield, California

Faculty | 2007-2008
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. (Fellowship Training)

Resident | 2004-2007
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Resident | 2002-2004
Department of General Surgery, Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Internship | 2001-2002
Department of General Surgery, Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

M.D./Ph.D. | 1997-2001
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE (Molecular Biology)

Corporate | 1996-1997
Physician Reliance Network, Inc. Director of Operations, Division of Outpatient Transplantation, Dallas, Texas

M.B.A. | 1994-1996
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE (Emphasizing Finance and Economics)

B.S. | 1987-1991
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Externships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, 1233 York Avenue, New York, NY. Microvascular/Reconstructive plastic surgery. Drs. Peter Cordeiro, Mehara, and Disa.

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Microvascular/Reconstructive and Craniofacial Plastic Surgery. Drs. Fu-Chen Wei and Yu-Ray Chen.

Royal Adelaide Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia. Cranio-maxillo-facial surgery. Prof. David David.

Leadership/Organizational Positions

1. Class President, Medical School Class of 2001
2. Student Senate Representative, University of Nebraska Medical Center
3. Student Curriculum Chairman (Appointed by Dean of Medical College)
4. Executive Member, Country Club Community Neighborhood Council
5. City Sprouts Member, Local Gardening Philanthropic Organization
6. Phi Rho Medical Society Member
7. Teaching Assistant, History and Physical Diagnosis Training Program
8. American Medical Association Student Member
9. Chairman, Class of 2001 Commencement Speaker Committee

Graduate Honors/Awards

2007 – James Barrett Brown Award Manuscript Nomination (6 best manuscripts published in PRS and Annals of Plastic Surgery in 2006)
2005 – The Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Poster Award (NESPS 2005)
2004 – Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 5th Edition
2000 – Jerome J. Belzer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
1999 – Edna Ittner Scholarship for Medical Students
1999 – Leadership and Diplomacy Award from the Medical School Class of 2001
1998 – Ann Thomas Purcell Memorial Scholarship Fund in Medicine
1998 – Class of 1957 Distinguished Scholarship Fund
1993 – Golden Key National Honor Society (Graduate Student)
1993 – Tri-Beta National Honor Society (Graduate Student)

Current Research

1. Evaluate segmental epidermal and dermal gene expression through laser microdissection, mRNA extraction, amplification, and microaray chip hybridization genetic profiling and gene annotation to better understand the impact of skin resurfacing on skin rejuvenation.

2. In utero cleft palate repair and midface distraction and the impact of early tissue repair and reorganization on the osteogenic and wound healing potentials in the post-natal period.

Manuscripts/Chapters/Abstracts

Pakula A, Kapadia R, MB Freeman, Skinner R. A 3-Year Experience with Necrotizing Fasciitis: Favorable Outcomes Despite Operative Delays in a Busy Acute Care Hospital. The American Surgeon 10(78): 2012

MB Freeman, R Harshbarger. Fractures of the Frontal Sinus; Chapter 44. Plastic Surgery Secrets Plus. Elsevier Inc. 2010

Weinzweig J, Panter K, MB Freeman, et al. The Fetal Cleft Palate: V. Elucidation of the Mechanism of Palatal Clefting in the Congenital Caprine Model. PRS 121(4): 1328-34, 2008

MB Freeman, R Sullivan, M Migliori, P Sullivan. Safe, Effective, and Reproducible Rejuvenation of the Deep Superior Upper Eyelid Sulcus: A Combined Anatomic and Clinical Study. Submitted, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Deigo 2008

MB Freeman, A Harris, P Sullivan, J Weintrub. Form Follows Function: Novice Rhinoplasty. Accepted Abstract; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Melbourne, Australia 2008

MB Freeman, R Nazerali, V Mehan, P Sullivan: Autologous Fat Augmentation and Sculpting: A Contemporary Reconstructive Adjunct to Secondary Cleft Deformities. 2007 Abstract Submission American Cleft Palate Association.

P Sullivan, MB Freeeman, S Stal, et al. Nasal Osteotomies; Chapter 15. Dallas Rhinoplasty. Updated Chapter Edited and Submitted.

MB Freeman, A Harris, P Sullivan, J Weintrub. Resident Rhinoplasty: Form-Follows-Function. 2007 Senior Resident Conference, Pasadena, CA

MB Freeman, R Harshbarger. Frontal Sinus Fractures Chapter. J Weinzweig (Ed.), Plastic Surgery Secrets. Philadelphia: Hanle & Belfus, Inc. (New Edition Pending)

P Sullivan, MB Freeman, S Schmidt. Operative Strategies: Contouring the Aging Neck with Submandibular Gland Suspension. Aesth Surg Journal 26(4): 465-471, July/Aug 2006

A Schecter, MB Freeman, D Giri, E Sabo, J Weinzweig. A Prediction Model Using Mammography to Estimate Risk of Nipple-Areola Complex Involvement in Breast Cancer Patients. Ann Plast Surg 56: 498-504, 2006 (James Barrett Brown Award Nomination 2006)

MB Freeman, S Schmidt, A Harris, J Lee, E Fynn-Thompson, V Mehan, J Weinzweig. The Impact of Midface Distraction on Collateral Soft Tissues: A Histologic and Ultrastructural Evaluation. 2006 Am Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Assoc Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada

P Sullivan, J Salomon, A Woo, MB Freeman. The Importance of the Retaining Ligamentous Attachments of the Forehead for Selective Eyebrow Reshaping and Forehead Rejuvenation. Plast Reconstr Surg 117: 95-104, 2006

A Schechter, MB Freeman, D Giri, J Weinzweig. Applicability of the NAC-Sparing Mastectomy: A Prediction Model Using Mammography to Estimate Risk of NAC Involvement in Breast Cancer Patients. 2005 Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Washington, DC

Deborah Yu, Jeffrey Weinzweig, Steven R. Buchman, Kip Panter, MB Freeman, John A. Faulkner, Michael C. Hanes, Paul S. Cederna, Lisa M. Larkin. Morphologic and Physiologic Palatal Musculature Differences Between Congenitally-Clefted and Non-Clefted Goat Palates 2005 Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Washington, DC

MB Freeman, ST Schmidt, JS Lee, A Harris, M Pereira, Q Wu, J Weinzweig. Histologic and Ultrastuctural Changes in Soft Tissues Following Midface Distraction. The Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Poster Award. 2005 Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Washington, DC

M Hanes, D Yu, MB Freeman, J. Weinzweig, et al. Fatigue and Contractile Properties of Single Permeabilized Palatal Muscle Fibers from Congenitally-Clefted Palates of Spanish Goats. 2005 American Society of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, IL.

MB Freeman, ST Schmidt, JS Lee, A Harris, Q Wu, J Weinzweig. Histologic Changes Dimenstrated in Soft Tissue Following Midface Distraction. 2005 Plastic Surgery Research Council, Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Oral Presentation.

MB Freeman, ST Schmidt, JS Lee, A Harris, M Pereira, Q Wu, J Weinzweig. The Impact of Midface Distraction Forces on Associated Soft Tissue Elements. . 2005 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.

D Yu, J Weinzweig, K Panter, MB Freeman, JA Faulkner, MC Hanes, PS Cederna, LM Larkin: Morphologic and Physiologic Characteristics of the Levator Veli Palatini in Congenitally-Clefted and Non-Clefted Goat Palates. 2005 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.

MC Hanes, J Weinzweig, K Panter, MB Freeman, JA Faulkner, D Yu, LM Larkin, PS Cederna: Single Permeabilized Fibers Contractile Properties of Palatal Muscles from Congenitally-Clefted and Normal Palates of Spanish Caprine Goats. 2005 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.

MB Freeman, P Johnson, D Robbins, R Hollins: Hard Tissue Replacement (HTR) Augmentation in Patients with Complex Craniofacial Defects. 2001 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Abstract.

MB Freeman, JM Vose, CL Bennett, JR Anderson, A Kessinger, K Turner, J Pierson, MR Bishop, P Bierman, JO Armitage: Costs of Care Associated with High-Dose Therapy and Autologous Transplantation for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Results from the University of Nebraska Medical Center 1989-1995. Bone Marrow Transplant 1999, 24: 679-684.

J Fay, S Jones, L Pineiro, J Lynch, R Herzig, R Collins, N Christiansen, MB Freeman, G Herzig: The Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer with Intensive Carboplatin, Thiotepa, Cyclophosphamide and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase II Trial of the North American Marrow Transplant Group. 1996 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Abstract.

PJ Bierman, JR Anderson, MB Freeman, JM Vose, A Kessinger, MR Bishop, JO Armitage: High-Dose Chemotherapy followed by Autologous Hematopoietic Rescue for Hodgkin’s Disease Patients following First Relapse after Chemotherapy. Annals of Oncology 1996, 7: 151-156.

MB Freeman: Cost Analysis of High-Dose Chemotherapy (HDC) and Autologous Transplantation for Patients with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL): Effects of Supportive Care Changes. Oncology Review (Newsletter reporting highlights from major international conferences to Oncologists/Hematologists by Amgen Roche) 1997.

MB Freeman: Shift to Outpatient Care Dramatically Lowers Transplant Cost in NHL. Oncology News International (Periodical for cancer specialists) 1997.

MB Freeman, JM Vose, JR Anderson, A Kessinger, K Turner, P Bierman, JO Armitage: Cost Analysis of High-Dose Chemotherapy (HDC) and Autologous Transplantation for Patients with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL): Effects of Supportive Care Changes. 1997 ASCO Abstract.

P Bierman, MB Freeman, S Barrios, J Vose, M Bishop, J Pierson, A Kessinger, and J Armitage: An Apparent Advantage with the Use of Consolidative Radiation Therapy (XRT) Following Autologous Transplantation for Hodgkin's Disease (HD). 1995 American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation Abstract.

J Fay, S Jones, J Lynch, R Herzig, N Christiansen, L Pineiro, R Collins Jr., MB Freeman, G Herzig: The Treatment of Primary Breast Cancer with Intensive Thiotepa (TPA), Cyclophosphamide (CPA) and Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) Transplantation-A Phase II Trial of the North American Marrow Transplant Group. 1995 ASCO Abstract/Presentation.

MB Freeman, J Anderson, J Vose, M Bishop, A Kessinger, J Pierson, J Armitage, P Bierman. High-Dose Chemotherapy with Autologous Hematopoietic Rescue for Hodgkin's Disease (HD) Following First Relapse After Chemotherapy. Student Research Forum Abstract 1993.

P Bierman, J Anderson, J Vose, MB Freeman, M Bishop, A Kessinger, and J Armitage: High-Dose Chemotherapy with Autologous Hematopoietic Rescue for Hodgkin's Disease (HD) Following First Relapse After Chemotherapy. 1993 ASCO Abstract/Presentation.

M Bishop, P Bierman, J Vose, J Anderson, J Pierson, MB Freeman, A Kessinger, J Armitage: Long-Term Analysis of Hodgkin's Disease Patients Obtaining Complete Remission After High-Dose Therapy with Autologous Hematopoietic Support. 1993 ASCO Abstract/Presentation.

M Bishop, P Bierman, J Vose, J Anderson, J Pierson, MB Freeman, A Kessinger, J Armitage. Analysis of Survival and Complications in Hodgkin's Disease Patients Obtaining Complete Remission Following Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation. 1993 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Abstract.

P Bierman, J Vose, J Anderson, M Bishop, J Pierson, MB Freeman, J Armitage, A Kessinger. Comparison of Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation (ABMT) with Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation (PSCT) for Patients (Pts) with Hodgkin's Disease (HD). 1993 ASH Abstract.

Oral Presentations

1. “Cost Analysis of High-Dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Transplantation for Patients with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Effects of Supportive Care Changes,” American Society of Clinical Oncologists, Denver, Colorado 1997.

2. “Introduction to Stem Cell Transplantation,” Dallas County Chapter of Medical Assistants, Medical City Hospital, Dallas, Texas 1995.

2. “A Proposal for an Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis of Bone Marrow Transplantation,” 28th Annual Fall Conference of the Nebraska Economics and Business Association, Omaha, 1995.

3. “Regimen Related Organ Toxicities in Autologous Bone Marrow/Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant Recipients,” University of Nebraska-Omaha Faculty Seminar, 1994.

4. “Length of Initial Remission and Administration of Cytoreductive Salvage Chemotherapy as Predictors of Transplant Survival,” Lymphoma Study Group's Annual Clinicopathologic Research Meeting, University of Nebraska Medical Center,1994.

5. “High-Dose Chemotherapy with Autologous Hematopoietic Rescue for Hodgkin's Disease (HD) Following First Relapse After Chemotherapy,” University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Research Forum, 1993.

Professional Experience

1996-1997
Director of Operations, Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Division, Physicians Reliance Network, Inc. (Currently United Oncology Resources, Inc.), Corporate Offices, Dallas, Texas

1995-2000
Clinical Research Specialist, Department of Internal Medicine (Cancer Clinical Trials Office), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska

1994-1995
Summer Research Internship, Department of Internal Medicine (Bone Marrow Transplantation Program), Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

1991-1995
Data Manager, Lymphoma Study Group, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska

1989-1991
Self Employed (Bought, managed, and sold cattle) and hired-hand for small farmer in Lincoln, Nebraska

1990-1991
Undergraduate Research, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska

1989-1990
Managed all aspects of food purchasing and budgeting, kitchen clean-up and dishwashing, and cook relations for the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska

Lifeguard and exercise trainer for the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Lincoln, Nebraska

1988-1989
Teaching Assistant (Multi-cultural Education), Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska