Brian P. Dickinson, M.D.
Curriculum vitae including professional practice, hospital affiliations,
education, training, teaching experience, honors, publications, and presentations.
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Orange County, CA
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA (Active) Glendale Adventist, Glendale, CA (Courtesy)
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Board of Plastic Surgery, Board Certified November 2014, Recertification Complete 2024
EDUCATION:
Brown University, Providence, RI. Neuroscience, B.S. 1996 Mount Sinai/New York University, New York, NY, M.D. 2002
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
INTERNSHIPS AND RESIDENCIES:
General Surgery Internship, UCLA Medical Center 2002-2003 General Surgery Resident, UCLA Medical Center 2003-2006 Plastic Surgery Resident, UCLA Medical Center 2006-2008 Chief Resident Plastic Surgery, UCLA Medical Center 2008
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
UCLA Clinical Instructor 2008-2009 Volunteer Clinical Faculty USC Breast Surgery Fellows 2018-2022
USC ONCOLOGIC BREAST FELLOWS:
2020-2021
- Abigail Madans, DO, Breast Surgical Oncologist and attending surgeon, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Quynh Le, DO, Breast Surgical Oncologist, Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center, Seattle, WA
- Sarah Persing, MD, MPH, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Plastic Surgeon (Assistant Professor of Surgery), Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
2019-2020
- Crystal Fancher, MD, Breast Surgical Oncologist, St. John’s Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
- Christin Collins, DO, Breast Surgical Oncologist, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Kelsey Shay, MD, Breast Surgical Oncologist, Banner MD Anderson, Greeley, CO
2018-2019
- Azzie Carr, M.D. Breast & Endocrine Surgical Oncologist. Keck School of Medicine/USC
- Kirstyn Brownson, M.D. Breast Surgical Oncologist, University of Utah
- Jamie Patterson, M.D. Breast Surgical Oncologist, Brown University School of Medicine.
2017-2018
- Jessica L Burgers, M.D. Breast Surgical Oncologist, Bienes Cancer Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Connie Lee, M.D. – Breast Surgical Oncologist, Adventist Health Bakersfield. AIS Cancer Center, Affiliated with UC Davis
- Vivian Le-Tran, D.O. Breast Surgical Oncologist, Epic Care, Walnut Creek, CA
NURSE PRACTITIONER:
Kathy O’Kelley, F.N.P. Family Nurse Practitioner-Northern California
NURSE:
Erica Frank, R.N., Cardiac Case Manager Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
PRE-NURSE:
Judy Pham, R.N. West Coast Nursing School (R.N) University of California Los Angles Nurse Practitioner School
REGISTERED NURSE FIRST ASSISTANT:
- Eunice Figueroa, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
- Evelyn Jaramillo, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant)
- Alvin Mutsvangwa, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant)
- Jason Garcia, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant)
- Tammy Harter, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
- Rachel De Leo, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
- Mia Powel, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
- Jamie Braun, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
- Sadie Baum, RNFA Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
BUSINESS PRACTICE:
- Jennifer Monrroy
- Amy Le
- Sheila Palomino
- Sophie DiLauro
PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST:
- Kelly Le. Stanbridge University Occupational Therapy School. Irvine, CA
PRE-PHARMACIST
- Elizabeth Lee, PharmD. USC School of Pharmacy Los Angeles, CA. Yale New Haven Hospital. New Haven, CT
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
- Brandie Whalton PA-C, Roxbury Surgical Associates Newport Beach
- Tiffany Ehbersole PA-C, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
- Ellin Li, PA-C, Brian P. Dickinson, M.D. Inc (Surgical Assistant Microsurgery)
PRE- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
- Amy Tsai. Marshall B. Ketchum Physician Assistant School
- Christie Nguyen. AT Still University Central Coast Physician Assistant School
HOSPITAL/HEALTCARE ADMINISTRATION:
- Monica Vu
PRE-MEDICAL STUDENTS:
- Ayushi Patel, M.D.- University of South Florida-Morsani College of Medicine. Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nikkie Vu-Huynh, M.D. – Eastern Virginia Medical School. Residency in General Surgery Kaiser Hospital Los Angeles, CA
- My Nguyen- Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Krupa Prajapti-University of California Riverside School of Medicine
- Emily Nguyen
- Nikta Marashi
SOCIETIES:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member July 2015- Current The Rhinoplasty Society, Inc., Associate Member May 2015- Current American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Candidate Jan. 2009- May 2025 American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, March 2016 – April 2025 American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Member January 2017- April 2025
AWARDS AND HONORS:
1992 Copperthwait Leadership Award, Pomfret School 1992 Captain Varsity Football. Varsity Crew, Varsity Ice Hockey 1992 President Senior Class, Pomfret School 1993 NCAA IRA National Champion, Brown University Crew 1993 Outstanding Freshman of the Year, Brown University Crew 1995 Merck & Co. Award, Brown University Organic Chemistry 1995 Vice-President Senior Class, Brown University 1996 Organic Chemistry Tutor, Brown University 1996 Sigma Xi Science Honor Society, Brown University 1999 Hematology Award, Mount Sinai Medical School 1999 Outstanding First Year Medical Student, Mount Sinai 2000 Lippincott William & Wilkins Outstanding Second Year Medical Student 2002 Alpha Omega Alpha, Mount Sinai Medical School 2002 Arthur F. Aufses Sr. Prize in Surgery, Mount Sinai 2002 Highest Overall Performance Award, Mount Sinai Medical School 2006 Division of Plastic Surgery Research Award, UCLA
ACADEMIC TEST SCORES:
2000 United States Licensing Medical Examination, Step 1: 255 (99TH PERCENTILE) 2001 United States Licensing Medical Examination, Step 2: 257 (97TH PERCENTILE) 2003 United States Licensing Medical Examination, Step 3: 225 (92ND PERCENTILE) 2003 ABSITE General Surgery, IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION (91ST PERCENTILE) 2004 ABSITE General Surgery, IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION (97TH PERCENTILE) 2005 ABSITE General Surgery, IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION (93RD PERCENTILE) 2007 Plastic Surgery PSEF, IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION (98TH PERCENTILE) 2008 Plastic Surgery PSEF, IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION (98TH PERCENTILE)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
1999-2002 Gross Anatomy Teaching Fellow, Mount Sinai Medical School 1999-2002 Histology Teaching Fellow, Mount Sinai Medical School
MAJOR COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
1998-2002 American Medical Student Association 1998-2002 American College of Physicians, Medical Student Section 1999-2002 Mount Sinai Medical School, Promotions Committee 1999-2002 Mount Sinai Medical School, Discipline Committee 1999-2002 Medical Society of the State of New York, Political Action Committee 1999-2002 Medical Society of the State of New York, AIDS Advisory Panel 2004 American College of Surgeons. Resident Member 2006 California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Resident Member 2006 American Medical Association 2007 American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons Resident Member
ORIGINAL REPORTS:
- Rich JD, Nizam R, Das K, Islam S, Akhtar N, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP, Mayer K, Carpenter CCJ. HIV and syphilis prevalence in Chittagong Bangladesh. AIDS 1997;11(5) 703-704.
- Dickinson BP, Rich JD. Infections secondary to anabolic steroid misuse and their prevention. J Perform Enhan Drugs 1997;1(4) 146-150.
- Feller A, Dickinson B, Mitty J, Spaulding A, Flanigan T. Scaling prison walls. Lancet 1998;351(9120) 1968.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Merriman NA, Thule P. Insulin use by bodybuilders. JAMA 1998; 279(20):1613.
- Dickinson BP, Mitty JA, Mylonakis E, Rich JD, Merriman NA, Flanigan TP. Predictors of undetectable HIV plasma viral loads in 250 HIV-positive women receiving care. AIDS 1998;12(15) 2075-2076.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Carey JM, Fisher AE, Heimer R. Detection of HIV-1 nucleic acid and HIV-1 antibodies in needles and syringes used for non-intravenous injection. AIDS 1998; 12(17) 2345-2350.
- Mylonakis E, Dickinson B, Feller A, Sweeney J, Schiffman FJ, Rich J, Flanigan T. Combination antiretroviral therapy including a protease inhibitor decreased the transfusion requirements of HIV infected individuals with anemia of chronic disease. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 1998;19(3) 306-307.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Spaulding A, Lafazia L, Flanigan TP. Interpretation of indeterminate HIV serology Results in an incarcerated population. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 1998;17(4) 376-379.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Case P, Loberti P, Liu KL, Jesdale B, Lindberg B, Nolan P. Strict syringe laws in Rhode Island are associated with high rates of re-using syringes and HIV risk among IDUs. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 1998; 18(Supplement 1) S140-S141.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP. Hepatitis C virus infection associated with anabolic-androgenic steroid injection in a recreational weight-lifter. Am J Gastroenterol 1998; 93(9):1598.
- Mylonakis E, Koutkia P, Dickinson BP, Rich JD, Flanigan TP, Horowitz H. Vasculitis in HIV infection. AIDS Reader 1998; 8(4) 192-193,200.
- Rich JD, Dokson L, Dickinson BP. The economic cost of strict syringe control. Med Health RI. 1998;81(6):207-208.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Flaxman AB, and Mylonakis E. Local spread of molluscum contagiosum by electrolysis. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28(5):1171.
- Rich JD, Foisie CK, Towe CW, Dickinson BP, McKenzie M, Salas CM. Needle exchange program participation by anabolic steroid injectors, United States 1998. Drug Alcohol Depend 1999;56(2):157-60.
- Dickinson BP, Mylonakis E, Strong LL, Rich JD. Potential infections related to anabolic steroid injection in young adolescents. Pediatrics 1999;103(3):694.
- Lonks JR, Dickinson BP, Runarsdottir V. Endocarditis due to Streptococcus mitis with high-level resistance to penicillin and cefotaxime. N Engl J Med 1999;341(16):1239.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Feller A, Pugatch D, Mylonakis E. The infectious complications of anabolic-androgenic steroid injection. Int J Sports Med 1999; 20:563-566.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP, Valone S. Abscess related to anabolic steroid injection. Med Sci Sport Exerc 1999; 31(2) 207-9.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Macalino G, Flanigan TP, Towe CW, Spaulding A, Vlahov D. Prevalence and incidence of HIV among incarcerated and reincarcerated women in Rhode Island. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 1999;22(1) 161-166.
- Dong KL, Bausserman LL, Flynn MM, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP, Mileno MD, Tashima KT, Carpenter CCJ. Changes in body habitus and serum lipid abnormalities in HIV-positive women on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 1999;21(2) 107-113.
- Mylonakis E, Dickinson BP, Mileno MD, Flanigan TP, Schiffman FJ, Mega A, Rich JR. Persistent parvovirus B19 related anemia of seven years duration in an HIV-infected patient: complete remission associated with highly active anti-retroviral therapy. Amer J Haematol 1999; 60(2) 164-6.
- Pugatch D, Ramratnam M, Strong L, Feller A, Levesque B, Dickinson BP. Gender Differences in HIV Risk Behaviors among Young Adults and Adolescents Entering a Massachusetts Detoxification Center. Subst Abus 2000;21(2):79-86
- Mylonakis E, Feller AA, Salas CM, Dickinson BP, Valone S, Rich JD. Infectious and noninfectious complications of anabolic steroids in adults and adolescents. Am J Med Sports 2000; 2:250-255.
- Editors: Eleftherios Mylonakis M.D., Josiah D. Rich M.D., M.P.H. Contributor: Brian P. Dickinson M.D., Infectious Disease Trials Review: Syndromes, Pathogens, infections in Special Hosts, Use of Antibiotics, Ongoing Trials. Le Jacq Communications Inc. 2001, United States.
- Watson JP, Dickinson BP. The Ambulatory Surgery Center. How to select equipment, financing, and even music for your operating room. Plastic Surgery Products. September 2005 68-74.
- Macalino GE, Vlahov D, Dickinson BP, Schwartzapfel B, Rich JD. Community incidence of hepatitis B and C among reincarcerated women. Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Oct 1;41(7):998-1002.
- Dickinson BP, DeUgarte DA, Reil TD, Beseth BD, Lawrence PF. Bilateral lower extremity gangrene requiring amputation associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Vasc Endovascular Surgery.2006 Mar-Apr;40(2):161-4
- Dickinson BP, Ashley RK, Wasson KL, O’Hara C, Gabbay J, Heller JB, BS, Bradley JP. Improved Healing and Reduced Morbidity with Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 (BMP-2) in Older Patients with Alveolar Cleft Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. September 15, 2006, Volume 118, Issue 4 Supplement.
- Trussler A, Dickinson BP, Keagle J, Bradley JP, Kawamoto HK. Autologous Lip Augmentation: A Comparative Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. September 15, 2006, Volume 118, Issue 4 Supplement.
- Autologous Fat Transfer National Consensus Survey: Trends in Techniques for Harvest, Preparation and Application; and Perception of Short and Long Term Results. Dickinson BP, Kaufman MR, MD, Bradley JP, MD, Wasson KL, Gabbay JS, Ghadjar K, Miller TA. Plast Reconstr Surg. September 15, 2006, Volume 118, Issue 4 Supplement.
- Dickinson BP, Debrow T, Schwartz RJ, Ginsburg GT, Muller MP, Wyatt L, Yospur GL, Caputo A, Shitabata PK, Lesavoy MA. Inhibiting Tendon Adhesions Following Surgical Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg. September 15, 2006, Volume 118, Issue 4 Supplement.
- Dickinson BP, Spoon DB, Cordray TL, Lazareff J, Wasson K, Bradley JP. Correction of massive hydrocephalus and brain wound in holoprosencephaly. J Craniofac Surg. 2006 Jul;17(4):707-13.
- Kaufman MR, Bradley JP, Dickinson BP, Heller JB, Wasson K, O’Hara, C, Huang C, Gabbay J, Ghadjar K, Miller TA. Autologous Fat Transfer National Consensus Survey: Trends in Techniques for Harvest, Preparation, and Application, and Perception of Short- and Long-Term Results. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jan 119(1) 323-31.
- Dickinson BP & Lawrence PF. Bilateral Lower Extremity Gangrene Requiring Amputation Associated with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Angiology. 2007 Apr-May;58(2):234-7.
- Vyas R, Dickinson BP, Wasson K, Roostaein J, Trussler A, Bradley J.Pediatric Facial Fractures: Current National Prevalence, Demographic Distribution, and Health Care Resource Utilization. J Craniofac Surg. 2008 Mar;19(2):339-49; discussion 350.
- Trussler AP, Kawamoto HK, Wasson KL, Dickinson BP, Jackson E, Keagle JN, Jarrahy R, Bradley JP. Upper Lip Augmentation: Palmaris Longus Tendon as an Autologous Filler. Plast Reconstr Surg. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Mar;121(3):1024-32.
- Dickinson BP, Ashley RK, Wasson KL, O’Hara C, Gabbay J, Heller JB, Bradley JP. Improved Healing of Alveolar Cleft Defects and Reduced Morbidity with Bone Morphogenic Protein-2. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Jan;121(1):209-17.
- Vyas RM, Dickinson BP, Fastekjian JH, Watson JP, Dalio AL, Crisera CA. Risk factors for abdominal donor-site morbidity in free flap breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 May;121(5):1519-26.
- Jarrahy R, Kawamoto HK, Keagle J, Dickinson BP, Katchikian HV, Bradley JP. Three tenets for staged correction of Kleeblattschädel or cloverleaf skull deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Jan;123(1):310-8.
- Lesavoy MA, Nguyen DT, Yospur G, Dickinson BP. Nasopharyngeal encephalocele: report of transcranial and transpalatal repair with a 25-year follow-up. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2009;20(6):2251-6.
- Lesavoy MA, Trussler AP, Dickinson BP. Difficulties with Subpectoral Augmentation Mammaplasty and Its Correction: The Role of Subglandular Site Change in Revision Aesthetic Breast Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2010;125(1):363-371.
- Louie O, Dickinson BP, Granzow J, Boyd JB. Reconstruction of Total Laryngeal Defects with Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2009; 25(9):555-558.
- Dickinson BP, Jimenez JC, Lawrence PF, Derubertis BG. Functional Limb Salvage Following Muscle Rigor in a Pediatric Patient. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2010; 44 (4), 315-318.
44. Dickinson BP, Roy I, Lesavoy MA. Temporalis Fascia for Lip Augmentation. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2010 Oct 29. 45. Jones NF, Dickinson BP, Hansen SL. Reconstruction of an entire metacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joint using a fibular osteocutaneous free flap and silicone arthroplasty. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Feb;37(2):310-5. Epub 2011 Dec 9 46. Calvert JW, Dickinson BP, Patel A, Brenner K. Lateral breast flap with superomedial pedicle breast lift. Aesthet Surg J. 2011 Aug;31(6):658-66. 47. Jones NF, Lin MP, Dickinson BP, Eckardt J. Successful salvage of venous thrombosis of a free flap by creation of a venocutaneous fistula. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2011 May;27(4):243-50. Epub 2011 Mar 24. 48. Dickinson BP, Handel N. Approaching revisional surgery in augmentation and mastopexy/augmentation patients. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Jan;68(1):12-6. 49. Dickinson BP, Holmes DR, Vu-Huynh N, Vu MB, Snyder LS, MacDonald H, Guerra L, Coleman C, Fancher C, Hamoui N, Khan S, Kim S. Lopez J, Overstreet J, Ashjian PH Autologous Mastectomy Reconstruction: Communication Among the Breast Surgery Team to Maximize Aesthetic and Oncologic Outcome. Breast J 2020; 00:1–10. 50. Dickinson BP, Vu MB, Vu-Huynh Nikkie, Intraoral Mucosal Flap for Repair of Vestibular Stenosis Following Rhinoplasty & Airway Reconstruction: A Case Report. Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Arch Otolaryngol Rhinol 6(2):037-040 51. Dickinson BP, Vu-Huynh N, Vu MB, Tsai A, Kelley T, Semeniuk G, Kim B, Cox C, Ashjian P. A Step-by-Step Approach to Free Fibula Flap Mandible Reconstruction for Mandibular Pathologic Fractures: A Pictorial Essay. Arch Otolaryngol Rhinol 2002 6(2) 052-057. 52. Dickinson BP, Giacobazzi PF. Natural facelift longevity: A unique observation in a deep plane facelift case series. Arch Otolaryngol Rhinol 2020 6(3): 066-070. 53. Dickinson BP, Patel A, Pham J, Huynh NV, Vu MB, Macdonald H, Madans A, Tetef M, Lin K, Overstreet J, Vu L, Ashjian P. (2020) Autologous flap reconstruction as a unique opportunity for weight loss and breast cancer risk reduction: A case report. Int J Radiol Radiat Oncol 6(1): 017-021. 54. Dickinson BP, Vu-Huynh N, Vu MB, Senofsky G, Pham J, Patel A, Holmes DR, Shay K Callahan R, Ashjian P. (2020) Internal mammary node positivity and autologous mastectomy reconstruction: Implications for breast cancer treatment and aesthetic outcome. Int J Radiol Radiat Oncol l 7(1): 014-021. 55. Dickinson BP, Vu M, Vu-Huynh N, Shadid A, Harris T, Selby R, Perl L, Mori K, Wang P, Beanes S, Mendivil A, Hurwitz M. A load sharing principle in abdominal wall reconstruction: Communication and collaboration among plastic & reconstructive surgeons, oncologic surgeons and general surgeons. J Surg Surgical Res 7(1): 001-016 56. Prajapati KP, Vu MB, Li ED, Brown JV, Huynh NV, Ashjian PH, Ng Daniel, Dickinson BP. Reconstruction of Pelvic Exenteration and Gynecologic Tumor Defects: A Pictorial Essay for a Systematic Method. Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal. 2021 12(6): 364-373 57. Dickinson BP, Vu M, Silverstein MJ, Prajapati KP, Lopez J, Li E, Handel N. Preoperative MRI to Improve Aesthetic Outcomes in Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation: A Step-by-Step Approach. The Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Fourm (Accepted May 2022) 58. Le K, Marashi N, Nguyen E, Nguyen C, Ashjian N, Shadid A, Dickinson BP. Incision choice for complicated ventral hernia patients an OVIO 360 degree photo comparison: a case report.? MOJ Surg. 2025;13(2):53-57 59. Ashjian N, Mehrabi C, Willes L, Louie L, Dickinson B. Coexistence of a Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast with Heterologous Elements (Osteosarcoma and Chondrosarcoma) and Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Breast Cancer Case Rep. 2025; 1(1): 106. 60. Ashjian N, Mehrabi C, Behdin, Willes L, Nguyen E, Marashi N, Dickinson BP. The Incidental Positive Internal Mammary Lymph Node during Delayed Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Breast Cancer Case Rep. 2026; 2(1): 109. 61. Nguyen E., Marashi N., Capuano J., Snyder L., Ashjian N., Kim B, Lin,K, Kim S. and Dickinson BP (2026) Successful Mastectomy Reconstruction after Successful Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction: Maximizing Aesthetic and Oncologic Outcome. Advances in Breast Cancer Research, 15, 45-54.
MEETING, CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, & ABSTRACTS: (SELECTED)
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Carney JM, Fisher A, Heimer R. HIV Antibodies and DNA in syringes used for intramuscular and subcutaneous injection. Infectious Diseases Society of America 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, September 13-16, 1997.
- Dickinson BP, Rich JD, Flanigan TP. Anabolic steroid users and needle exchange programs. North American Syringe Exchange Convention. San Diego, CA, April 22-24, 1997.
- Nizam R, Rich JD, Das K, Islam S, Akhtar N, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP, Mayer K, Carpenter CCJ. STD and HIV seroprevalence in Chittagong, Bangladesh. American College of Physicians Regional Meeting. Rhode Island Chapter. Providence, RI, April 19-20, 1997.
- Affleck PC, Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Flynn MM, Lowenthal HG, Vigilante KC. Risk misperception among high risk incarcerated women despite HIV education. National Conference on Women and HIV. Pasadena, CA, May 4-7, 1997.
- Rich JD, Pugatch D, Dickinson BP, Chin-Hong PV, Vigilante KC, Flanigan TP. HIV status and risk behavior of incarcerated adolescent women. National Conference on Women and HIV. Pasadena, CA, May 4-7, 1997.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Flynn MM, Chin-Hong PV, Affleck PC, Lowenthal HG, Vigilante KC. Childhood sexual abuse & injection drug use among female prisoners. American Substance Abuse Meeting. April 17-20,1997.
- Rich JD, Yu PS, Dickinson BP, Spaulding AC, Bergeron KS, Macalino G, Flanigan TP, Vlahov D. HIV in incarcerated women in Rhode Island. 4th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Washington, DC, January 22-26, 1997.
- Vigilante KC, Rich JD, Affleck PC, Lowenthal HG, Flynn MM, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP. The women’s HIV prison prevention program: reduction of prison recidivism may suggest HIV risk reduction. 4th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Washington, DC, January 22-26, 1997.
- Flanigan TP, Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Vigilante KC, Spaulding AC. Incarceration as a unique opportunity for HIV diagnosis, initiation of comprehensive care, and linkage to the community. 4th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Washington, DC, January 22-26, 1997.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Spaulding A, Flanigan TP. Indeterminate HIV serology results in correctional facilities need to be interpreted differently than in the community. 6th Annual Ryan White Title III Conference. Washington, DC, April 22-24, 1997.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Chin-Hong PV, Vigilante KC, Flanigan TP. Demographics and HIV risk behaviors of young incarcerated women in Rhode Island correctional system. 6th Annual Ryan White Title III Conference. Washington, DC, April 22-24, 1997.
- Flanigan TP, Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Vigilante KC, Spaulding AC. The efficacy of Rhode Island’s comprehensive HIV/AIDS prison care program. 6th Annual Ryan White Title III Conference. Washington, DC, April 22-24, 1997.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Yu PS, Spaulding AC, Macalino G, Flanigan TP, Vlahov D. Serologic HIV findings among female entrants to the Rhode Island adult correctional system. 6th Annual Ryan White Title III Conference. Washington, DC, April 22-24, 1997.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Spaulding A, Flanigan TP. An indeterminate HIV serology result in the prison setting usually represents true HIV seropositivity. 21st Health Care in Correctional Facilities Convention. November 21, 1997.
- Vigilante KC, Rich JD, Affleck PC, Flynn MM, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP. Reduction of prison recidivism in women’s HIV prevention program. 21st Health Care in Correctional Facilities Convention. November 21, 1997.
- Flanigan TP, Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Vigilante KC, Spaulding AC. A review of Rhode Island’s prison care program: Incarceration as a unique opportunity for HIV diagnosis, initiation of comprehensive care, and linkage to community services. 21st Health Care in Correctional Facilities Convention. November 21, 1997.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Yu PS, Flanigan TP. HIV seroprevalence and seroincidence in incarcerated women in Rhode Island. 21st Health Care in Correctional Facilities Convention. November 21, 1997.
- Dickinson BP, Rich JD, Flanigan TP. Anabolic steroid users and needle exchange programs. North American Syringe Exchange Convention. San Diego, CA, April 22-24, 1997.
- Gopalakrimshnan G, Kumarasamy N, Rogers M, McGarvey S, Dickinson BP, Flanigan T, Solomon S. HIV seroprevalence and associated risk factors in Tamil Nadu, India. Infectious Diseases Society of America 36th Annual Meeting Denver, CO, November 14, 1998.
- Flanigan TP, Merriman NA, Dickinson BP, Fiore T, Tashima K, Mitty J, Carpenter CCJ. The effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and predictors of undetectable plasma viral loads in 250 HIV(+) women in care. 12th World AIDS Conference. Geneva, Switzerland, June 28 – July 3, 1998.
- Dong KL, Flynn MM, Dickinson BP, Rich JD, Tashima K, Flanigan TP, Carpenter CCJ. Changes in body habitus in HIV(+) women after initiation of protease inhibitor therapy. 12th World AIDS Conference. Geneva, Switzerland, June 28 – July 3, 1998.
- Pugatch D, Ramratnam M, Feller A, Price D, Thomas M, Dickinson BP, Rich JD. HIV related risk factors and HIV testing levels among adolescents with drug abuse. 12th World AIDS Conference. Geneva, Switzerland, June 28 – July 3, 1998.
- Heimer R, Carney J, Dickinson BP, Fisher A, Rich JD. Modeling HIV transmission in non-intravenous drug injectors. 12th World AIDS Conference. Geneva, Switzerland, June 28 – July 3, 1998.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Merriman NA, Czarnecki GR, Flanigan TP. Hepatitis C does not impact HIV plasma viral loads in HIV infected women. 8th International Congress on Infectious Diseases. Boston, MA, May 15-18, 1998.
- Runarsdottir V, Dickinson BP, Lonks J, King T, Rich JD. Resistant Strep mitus endocarditis. American College of Physicians Regional Meeting. Rhode Island Chapter. Providence, RI, April 21-22,1998.
- Flanigan TP, Dickinson BP, Merriman N, Holmes L, Tashima K, Thomas MS, Rich JD. Predictors of undetectable plasma viral loads in 250 HIV+ women in care. 5th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Chicago, IL, February 1-5, 1998.
- Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Spaulding A, Lafazia L, Flanigan TP. Identification of acute HIV infection in the incarcerated setting. 5th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Chicago, IL, February 1-5, 1998.
- Dickinson BP, Mitty J, Mylonakis E, Merriman N, Rich JD, Flaniagn TP, Carpenter CCJ. Predictors of undetectable HIV plasma viral load in 250 HIV-positive women receiving care. Mount Sinai School of Medicine Fifth Annual Medical Student Research Day New York, NY February 25, 1999.
- Dickinson BP, Rich JD, Macalinio G, Flanian TP, Towe CW, Spaulding A, Vlahov D. Prevalence and incidence of HIV among incarcerated and reincarcerated women in Rhode Island. Mount Sinai School of Medicine Sixth Annual Medical Student Research Day. New York, NY. February 23, 2000.
- Dickinson BP, Crisera C, Watson JP. Twelfth Intercostal Perforator Flap: A Novel Approach for Autogenous Tissue Breast Reconstruction. 17th Annual Southern California America College of Surgeons. Santa Barabara, CA, January 22, 2006.
- Dickinson BP, Ashley RK, Wasson KL, O’Hara C, Gabbay J, Heller JB, BS, Bradley JP. Improved Healing and Reduced Morbidity with Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 (BMP-2) in Older Patients with Alveolar Cleft Defects. Plastic Surgery 2006 ASPS Meeting. San Francisco. October 6-11, 2006.
- Trussler A, Dickinson BP, Keagle J, Bradley JP, Kawamoto HK. Autologous Lip Augmentation: A Comparative Analysis. Plastic Surgery 2006 ASPS Meeting. San Francisco. October 6-11, 2006.
- Autologous Fat Transfer National Consensus Survey: Trends in Techniques for Harvest, Preparation and Application; and Perception of Short and Long Term Results. Dickinson BP, Kaufman MR, MD, Bradley JP, MD, Wasson KL, Gabbay JS, Ghadjar K, Miller TA. Plastic Surgery 2006 ASPS Meeting. San Francisco. October 6-11, 2006.
- Dickinson BP, Debrow T, Schwartz RJ, Ginsburg GT, Muller MP, Wyatt L, Yospur GL, Caputo A, Shitabata PK, Lesavoy MA. Inhibiting Tendon Adhesions Following Surgical Repair. Plastic Surgery 2006 ASPS Meeting. San Francisco. October 6-11, 2006.
- Roostaeian JB, Shadid D, Dickinson BP, Carter M, Halle M, Da Lio A. Free TRAM flaps versus Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flaps: A Retrospective Outcome Analysis. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: May 24-28. San Francisco, CA.
- Raj Vyas R, Dickinson BP, Festekjian JH, Watson JP, M.D., Da Lio, AL, Crisera CA. Risk Factors for Abdominal Donor Site Morbidity in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: May 24-28. San Francisco, CA.
- Vyas R, Dickinson BP, Wasson K, Roostaein J, Trussler A, Bradley J.Pediatric Facial Fractures: Current National Prevalence, Demographic Distribution, and Health Care Resource Utilization. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: May 24-28. San Francisco, CA.
- Dickinson BP, Ashley RK, Wasson KL, O’Hara C, Gabbay J, Heller JB , Bradley JP. Reduced Morbidity and Improved Healing with Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 in Older Patients with Alveolar Cleft Defects. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: May 24-28. San Francisco, CA.
- Ashjian P, Dickinson BP, Leong D, Watson JP. Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps in Autogenous Breast Reconstruction. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: May 24-28. San Francisco, CA.
- Ashjian P, Dickinson BP, Leong D, Watson JP. Twelfth Intercostal Perforator Flap: A Novel Option for Autogenous Breast Reconstruction. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: May 24-28. San Francisco, CA.
- Trussler AP, Dickinson BP, Jarrahy R, Lesavoy MA. Difficulties with Subpectoral Augmentation Mammoplasty and Its Correction. Pectoralis Major Reconstruction in Breast Augmentation. ASPS Plastic Surgery 2007; October 26-34, 2007.
- Dickinson BP, Louie O, Ba A, Granzow J, St. John M, Yim CM, Boyd JB. Sensate Lower Lip Reconstruction Using Free Radial Forearm Flap With Palmaris Longus Tendon Graft for Oral Competence. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: June 5-8. Dana Point, CA. 2007
- Dickinson BP, Trussler AP, Jarrahy R, Lesavoy MA. Difficulties with Subpectoral Augmentation Mammoplasty and Its Correction. Pectoralis Major Reconstruction in Breast Augmentation. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: June 5-8. Dana Point, CA. 2007
- Dickinson BP , Da Lio A. Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Silicone Implants Via Various Mastectomy Approaches. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: June 5-8. Dana Point, CA. 2007
- Dickinson BP, Giaccobazi PF. Subcutaneous vs. Deep Plane Rhytidectomy. A Case:Control Pictoral Comparison. California Society for Plastic Surgeons Meeting: June 5-8. Dana Point, CA. 2007
- Dickinson BP, Louie O, Huang C, Granzow J, St. John M, Yim CM, Boyd J.B. Dual Free Flap Reconstruction Using Free Radial Forearm Flap and Free Fibula flap for Massive Defect Secondary to Resection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Beverly Hills, CA December 14-16, 2007. Best Microsurgical Case
- Dickinson BP, Ashley RK, Wasson KL, O’Hara C, Gabbay J, Heller JB , Bradley JP. Reduced Morbidity and Improved Healing with Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 in Older Patients with Alveolar Cleft Defects. University of California Los Angeles Department of General Surgery Longmire Conference. December 2007.
- Dickinson BP, Louie O, Festekjian JF, Ashjian P, Nabili V, Blackwell K, Watson JP, DaLio A, Crisera C. Comparison of Scalp and Calvarial Reconstruction with Regard to Flap Type and Recipient Vessels. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 5-12 2007
- Dickinson BP, Vu-Huynh N, Vu MB, Monrroy J, Kim, M. Intraoral Mucosal Flap for Repair of Vestibular Stenosis following Aesthetic Rhinoplasty (Revisiting a Cleft Nose Technique). Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, March 13-14 2020
- Vu MB, Vu-Huynh N, Monrroy J, Dickinson BP. Management of Vestibular Stenosis Following Rhinoplasty: Utilizing an Intraoral Mucosal Flap. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. October 16-19 2020.
- Dickinson BP, Prajapati K, Vu M., Li E, Handel N, Lopez J. Preoperative MRI to Prevent Nipple Areola Complex Necrosis and Improve Aesthetic Outcomes in Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation Procedures: A Photographic Essay. The Aesthetic Meeting 2022 San Diego, CA April 2022
COMPLETED ACADEMIC COURSES:
- AO/ASIF. AO North America. Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. November 10-20, 2005. Los Angeles, CA.
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Basic Maxillofacial Principles and Techniques Course for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. January 6-8, 2006, Los Angeles, CA.
- AO/ASIF. AO North America. Advanced Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. October 21-22, 2006. Redondo Beach, CA.
- Advances in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: The Cutting Edge VII., New York Hilton Hotel, New York, NY. November 12-16, 2006.
- Lifecell. Alloderm & Strattice. LifeCell Breast Reconstruction Surgeon’s Forum. Las Vegas, NV February 5-6, 2010.
