Dr. Shelton’s Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

1992-1993 Fellowship in Dermatologic and Mohs Micrographic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA

1987-1990 Residency in Dermatology, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

1984-1985 PGY-1 Residency in General Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY

1980-1984 M.D., SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

1976-1980 B.S. with honors in Bio-mathematics, Union College, Schenectady, NY,
Summa Cum Laude; Thesis: “Effect of Copper Sulfate Algicide on the Histopathology of the Liver and Spleen of Yellow Perch.”

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology – November 1990
Diplomate, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery – 1996

PRESENT POSITION

1998 – Present Founder and Director, The New York Aesthetic Consultants, L.L.P.

STAFF POSITIONS

1997- Present Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

1993-Present Assistant Attending, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

FORMER POSITIONS

July 1993 – 1998 Creator and Director of the Division of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery, Assistant Professor The Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, NewYork, NY

July 1993 – 1995 Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, T he Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

July 1990 – 1992 Chief, Dermatology Service, 1st TFW Hospital, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA

July 1985- 1987 General Medical Officer, Officer in Charge of Minor Surgery, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Los Angeles, CA

MEDICAL LICENSURE

1986 – New York State – 165196

HONORS AND AWARDS

2000-2008 Best Doctors in America, Castle Connolly

2007 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Preceptorship Award

2006 American Academy of Dermatology’s Leadership Circle for Volunteerism

2004–2005 Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

2004 Dermatology Foundation, Leadership Society Award

1997 Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center

1996 Best Doctors in America, New York Magazine

1994 Young Investigator Competition, Second Place, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

1990 Monte Lewis Award, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas

1987 Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

1985 Air Force Achievement Medal

1985 Highest Scholastic Achievement, Department of Surgery Residency, The Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY

1980 Phi Beta Kappa

1980 Summa Cum Laude, Union College, Schenectady, NY

1980 Honors in Bio-mathematics, Union College, Schenectady, NY

ORGANIZATIONS

1998- Present The New York State Society of Dermatology

1998-Present The Long Island Society of Dermatology

1995-Present American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

1994-Present American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology

1994-Present New York County Medical Society

1994-Present The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York

1994-1998 Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons

1994-Present The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

1994-Present The American Society of Lipo-Suction Surgery

1994-Present The International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

1991-Present American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

1990-Present American Academy of Dermatology

1985-Present American Medical Association

PUBLICATIONS

1. Shelton RM and Lewis C. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy: a review. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990; 22:513-20.

2. Shelton RM. Pemphigus foliaceus associated with enalapril. J Am Acad Dermatol 1991; 24:503-4.

3. Shelton RM. Aloe vera, a review. Inter J Derm 1991; 30:679-83.

4. Shelton RM. Linear Bacterial Dissection. Cutis 1993; 51:43-4.

5. Shelton RM and Ryan MJ. Scurvy, a case in a healthy young woman. J Am Acad Dermatol 1992; 27:773-4.

6. Grekin RC, Shelton RM, Geisse JK, et al. 510nm pigmented lesion dye laser. Its characteristics and clinical uses. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1993; 19:380-7.

7. Shelton RM and Grekin RC. Sterilization of the handengine. Is it a necessity? J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1994; 20:385-92.

8. Gregorcyk S, Shelton RM, Ladaga LE, et al. Pathologic fracture secondary to subungual melanoma. J Surg Oncol 1996; 61:230-33.

9. Rahimizadeh A, Shelton R, Weinberg H, et al. The development of a marjolin’s cancer in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive hemophilic man and review of the literature. Dermatol Surg 1997; 23:560-63.

10. Shelton R. The use of a curved ophthalmic blade to facilitate incising Mohs micrographic sections with the desired bevel despite anatomic obstructions. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24:897-899.

11. Rosenstein BS, Phelps RG, Weinstock MA, Shelton RM, et al. P53 mutations in basal cell carcinomas arising in routine users of sunscreens. Photochem and Photobio 1999; 70:798-806.

12. Shelton RM. Treatment of pigmented lesions in asian skin. A letter. Dermatol Surg 2000; 26:749.

13. Shelton R. The benefits of fat. Plastic Surgery Products; Jul:30-31

14. Shelton RM. Skin cancer: a review and atlas for the medical provider. The Mount Sinai J Med 2001; 68:243-52.

15. Shelton RM. Tumescent liposuction:what primary care clinicians need to know. How it works; what patients can expect. Womens Health 2001; 4:535-8.

16. Shelton RM. Tumescent liposuction. In:James WD, Elston D. (Chief Eds.);Emedicine Dermatology. St Petersburg:emedicine corporation, 2001.

17. Rahimi AD, Shelton RM, Dumas A, et al. Mohs micrographic surgery of a Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor. Dermatol Surg. 2001;27:768-771.

18. Shelton RM. Repair of large and difficult-to-close wounds. In:ed. Thiers, BH. Current Therapy. Derm clinics. 2001; 1.9 (3) : 535-553

19. Shelton RM. The use of a curved ophthalmic blade to harvest Mohs Micrographic sections when anatomic obstacles are present. In ed. Harahap M. Innovative techniques in skin surgery. Marcel Decker, NY. 2002; 149-57.

20. Friedman I, Shelton RM and Phelps RG. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation of the tongue: successful treatment with the Q-switched ruby laser. Dermatol Surg 2002;28:205-209.

21. Shelton RM. Tumescent liposuction: what you can explain to your patients. How it works; who is a candidate? Women’s Health, Gynecology ed, 2001; 1(6):381-388.

22. Shelton R. The Fullness of youth. Facial volume restoration helps restore a youthful appearance. Healthy Aging. 2005; 1:17-19.

23. Shelton R. Liposuction of the arms. In ed.Dover JS, Hanke W and Sattler G. Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Liposuction. Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia . 2005; 105-111.

PRESENTATIONS

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Medical Student IV level annual Skin Cancer Lecture for board exam preparation 1993 – 1997

Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 9/1993

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pigs Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, Part I, 9/5/1993

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Metastatic Melanoma without a Primary Lesion, 9/28/1993

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pigs Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, Part II 10/14/1993

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 11/23/1993

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Core Lecture, Surgical Excisions and Reconstructive Flaps, Part I, 12/16/1993

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Core Lecture, Reconstructive Flaps, Part II. 12/23/1993

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pigs Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, Part III 12/30/1993

The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, Skin Grafts for the General Dermatologist, 3/1994

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma, Recurrent Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 4/1994

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Dramatic Case Presentations of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 7/1994

Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 8/10/1994

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pigs Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, Part I, 8/18/1994

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pigs Foot Surgical Skills Workshop Part III, 8/28/1994

The American Cancer Society, Metropolitan New York Tumor Registrars Association, New York, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 9/21/1994

The International Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Annual Meeting, Skin Stretching Using a New Device, Toronto, Canada, 9/25/1994

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Multi-Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ear Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Conjunction with ENT Superficial Parotidectomy and Temporal Bone Resection, 10/11/1994

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Core Lecture, Surgical Excisions and Flaps, Part I 10/11/1994

Department of Dermatology, Morphology Kodachrome Lecture, 10/25/1994

Grand Rounds, Department of Dermatology, The Albert Einstein Medical Center, New York, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 11/15/1994

The American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Surgical Pearls: Skin Stretching Using a New Device, 2/8/1995

The American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Surgical Pearls: Buried Purse-string Suture, 2/8/1995

The American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Surgical Pearls: Transorb, a New Hydrocolloid Dressing, 2/8/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Tumor Board, Multiply Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp. Live presentation and discussion, 3/21/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Bowen’s Disease and Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Acinar Differentiation, 6/13/1995

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medial Center, Resident Pig’s Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, Part I, 7/20/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Senior Medical Student Lecture, Skin Cancer, 8/1/1995

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pig’s Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, Part II, 8/17/1995

Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Lecture, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 8/22/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Division of Plastic Surgery Resident/Faculty Lecture, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 8/29/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Ma1ignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Scalp, Live presentation and discussion, 9/12/1995

The New York Head and Neck Society, guest speaker, Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Conjunction with Head and Neck Reconstruction, 10/19/1995

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Lecture, Chemical Peel, 10/24/1995

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Grand Rounds opening presentation, Pulley Suture for the Closure of Large Wounds, 11/9/1995

Grand Rounds, Long Beach Medical Center, New York, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 11/10/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in a Scar of a young H1V-positive Hemophiliac, 12/5/1995

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Neck from a Primary Tumor of the Scalp, 3/6/1996

Grand Rounds, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Liposuction and Lipoaugmentation, 4/11/l996

Fifty Plus Exposition, Hotel Crowne Plaza, New York, The Aging Face, 4/15/1996

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Senior Medical Student Lecture, Skin Cancer, 7/3/1996

Grand Rounds, Department of Urology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 7/31/1996

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome, 8/13 996

Grand Rounds, opening lecture, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Pulsed Dye and Q-switched Ruby Lasers, 9/26/1996

Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and its Use in Treating Periorbital Neoplasms, 11/l996

Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician, a Mount Sinai Post-Graduate Education course, Marriott Hotel, New York, Skin Cancer, 12/15/1996

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tumor Board, Leiomyosarcoma of the Jaw, 2/4/1997

Grand Rounds opening lecture, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Appropriate Alternatives in Excising Dog Ears, 2/6/1997

Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine, North General Hospital, Skin Cancer, 3 /l4/1997

American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, Focus Session, Repair of Difficult-to-Close and Large Wounds, 3/25/1997

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Lecture, Repair of Difficult-to-Close and Large Wounds, 4/18/1997

Grand Rounds opening lecture, Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, The Use a Wood’s Light in Dermatology, 4/24/1997

Internal Medical Associates, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Lecture, Skin Cancer, 5/2/1997

The American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, The Use of a Curved Ophthalmic Blade to Harvest Mohs Micrographic Sections, 5/7/1997

Internal Medical Associates, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Lecture, Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, 6/20/1997

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Resident Pigs Foot Surgical Skills Workshop, 7/24/1997

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Step 2 Elective, Skin Cancer, 7/31/1997

The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, SoftForm Facial Implant, 10/29/1997

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Medical Assistant Lecture, Anatomy, 11/20/1997

Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Medical Assistant Lecture, Sterile Technique and Prevention of Cross Contamination, 12/4/1997

Long Island Dermatologic Society, SoftForm Facial Implant, 12/13/1997

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Hollow Cylindrical Polytetrafluoroethylene Facial Implant, 1/29/1998

American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Focus Session, Repair of Large and Difficult-to-Close Defects, 2/28/1998

Director, Facial Aesthetic Symposium, Multidisciplinary Approach, Mount Sinai Medical Center Post-Graduate Course, 3/15/1998

Facial Aesthetic Symposium, a Multidisciplinary Approach, A Mount Sinai Medical Center Post-Graduate course, SoftForm Facial Implant, 3/15/1998

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Kansas City, MO, Facial Aesthetic Conference, SoftForm Facial Implant, 5/2/1998

The Mount Sinai Wellness Program, Botox™, 6/9/1998

The Mount Sinai Medical Center for Corporate Health, Caring for Photodamaged Skin, 8/20/1998

New York State Society of Dermatology, Dermatology Weekend 98, Bolton

Landing, New York, A Thorough Review of Dermatologic Surgery for Review for Recredentialing, 10/16/1998

Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, Indications for Liposuction, 10/22/1998

American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Focus Session, Repair of Difficult to Close and Large Wounds, 3/23/1999

American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Focus Session, Repair of Difficult to Close and Large Wounds, 3/11/2000

Mount Sinai Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Liposuction, 10/25/2000

Grand Rounds, New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital, Liposuction, 11/15/2000

Mount Sinai Dermatology Lecture Series, Local Flaps for Reconstruction, 12/6/2000

American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., Focus Session, Liposuction, 3/2/2001

American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Focus Session, Liposuction, 2/23/2002

International Conference on Aesthetic Dentistry, Las Vegas, NV, Perioral Lipoaugmentation, 9/28/2002

Grand Rounds, Westchester Academy of Medicine and Dermatology, Liposculpture, 10/24/02

Botox™, Barnes and Noble, Discussion and Book Signing, Manhasset, NY, 1/16/2003

Botox™, Barnes and Noble, Discussion and Book Signing, Carle Place, Long Island, NY, 1/23/2003

Botox™, Barnes and Noble, Discussion and Book Signing, Bayside, NY, 2/12/2003

The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, Aesthetic Lipoaugmentation, New York City, 2/27/2003

The American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Conference, Tumescent Liposuction, focus session, San Francisco, California 3/22/2003

Botox™, The Great Neck Public Library, Manhasset, NY, 7/17/2003

Lipoaugmentation and Volume Restoration. The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, New York City, 12/2/04.

Non-invasive Facial Rejuvenation. Grand Rounds, Dermatology, Metropolitan Hospital, New York City, 6/14/2006

Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Reconstruction. Grand Rounds, Dermatology, Metropolitan Hospital, New York City, 3/28/2007

Non-invasive photorejuvenation techniques. Grand Rounds, Dermatology, Metropolitan Hospital, New York City, 3/19/2008