Michael D. Mirmanesh
100 Route 73 North ● Voorhees, NJ. 08043
(856) 282-1338 ● info@thegardenmedspa.com
EDUCATION
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, P.A.
M.D.
College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C.
B.S., Biology, Minor: Chemistry
HONORS and AWARDS
2019 Jack Bruner Plastic Surgery Legislative Advocacy Fellowship
2019 Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
2018 Best Presentation Award, UC Davis Plastic Surgery Research Day
2015 Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
2014 Student Affairs Award for Service to Fellow Students, Drexel University College of Medicine
2013 Alumni Chapter of the Year (as President of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter), College of Charleston Alumni
Association
2011 Alumni Volunteer of the Year, College of Charleston Office of Admissions
2008 Highly Distinguished Honors (3.8 GPA or higher), College of Charleston
2007 Alpha Epsilon Delta (The National Pre-Health Honor Society)
2006 National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2004 National Honor Society
LICENSURE
USMLE Step 1- Passed, June 2012
USMLE Step 2 CS- Passed, March 2013
USMLE Step 2 CK- Passed, June 2013
USMLE Step 3- Passed, June 2014
CA Medical License, Active
NJ Medical License, Active
PA Medical License, Active
DE Medical License, Active
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director, The Garden Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, Voorhees, N.J.,
Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director at private practice aesthetic surgery and medical spa practice.
Plastic Surgeon and Chairman, Oto Angels- A New Jersey Non-Profit, Voorhees, N.J.,
Director of non-profit organization providing free ear surgery for children and young adults with
prominent ears.
Plastic Surgery Resident, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, C.A.
Resident Plastic Surgeon in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program at the University of California
Davis.
LEADERSHIP
Member, Drexel University College of Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors, Philadelphia, P.A.
November 2018-Present
Elected to serve as a member of the Drexel University College of Medicine Alumni Association Board of
Directors. Duties include serving as an ambassador of alumni engagement and philanthropy at Drexel
University College of Medicine.
Class President, Drexel University College of Medicine, Student Government Association, Philadelphia, P.A.
August 2010-May 2014
Elected class president first, second, third, and fourth year of medical school. Duties include representing
the class at school functions, meeting with school administrators, following up on student concerns and
complaints, and working to improve the overall medical school experience.
Alumni Chapter President, College of Charleston Alumni Association-Philadelphia Chapter, Philadelphia, P.A.
August 2010-May 2014
Founder of and elected to be the first president of the College of Charleston Alumni Association’s
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter. The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter has close to 500 members and duties of
the president include arranging and hosting chapter events, keeping alumni informed, advancement and
establishing a local scholarship fund for students attending the college.
Peer Assistance Leader, College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C.
September 2007-May 2009
Selected to be a student mentor to college students to provide them with academic and personal support.
In addition, duties included assisting campus transportation in providing students a safe ride home on
weekend evenings.
Honor Board Member, College of Charleston, Student Government Association, Charleston, S.C.
August 2006-May 2009
Elected to serve on the College of Charleston’s Honor Board, the judicial branch of the Student
Government Association. Worked with faculty, staff, and fellow students to uphold the honor code of the
College of Charleston.
PUBLICATIONS
Brown S, Mirmanesh M, Song P, Coombs D, Rengifo D, Pu LL. Beveled Incisions: What is the Evidence?. Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery. 2018. Jun; 42 (3): 747-747.
Mazzaferro D, Song P, Massand S, Mirmanesh M, Jaiswal R, Pu LL. The Omental Free Flap – A review of Usage
and Physiology. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2018. Mar; 34 (3): 151-169.
Mirmanesh M, Borab Z, Gantz M, Maguina P. Peri-Procedure Laser Scar Survey: A Pilot Survey of Plastic
Sugeons’ Practices. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2017. Jun; 41 (3): 689-694.
Pu LL, Mirmanesh M. The Role of Plastic Surgery at an Academic Medical Center in the United States. Annals of
Plastic Surgery. 2017. May; 78 (5): 481-486.
Borab Z, Mirmanesh MD, Gantz M, Cusano A, Pu LL. Systematic review of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the
treatment of radiation-induced skin necrosis. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 2017 Apr; 70 (4): 529-
538.
Mirmanesh M, Mazzaferro D, Borab Z, Pu LL. Posterior, Extended, Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap for the
Reconstruction of a Large Complicated Lower Back Wound. Eplasty. 2016 Aug; 3;16:ic32 eCollection 2016.
Borab Z, Gantz M, Mirmanesh M, Lin H. Hair Braiding-Induced Scalp Necrosis: A Case Report. Eplasty. 2016 Apr;
25;16:ic14 eCollection 2016.
Sakharpe A, Sakharpe A, Mirmanesh M, Dunn H, Wilhelm J, Badr A, Kohli H. A Case and Review of Aseptic
Liver Abscess in Crohn's Disease. International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2016 Mar; 31 (3): 787-8
Pereira N, Dormosh M, Mirmanesh M, Guilfoil DS. Arteriovenous Malformation of the Vulva: A Case Report.
Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 2014 Jan; 18 (1): E12-15.
Mirmanesh M, Nguyen QS, Markelov A. A Case of Hepatic Portal Venous Gas due to Viral Gastroenteritis. Journal
of Hepatic Medicine: Evidence and Research. 2013 Oct; 5 (1): 63-65.
Mirmanesh M, Markelov A, Bastidas J. Total Scalp Avulsion and Replantation: A Case Report. Plastic Surgery Journal
for Trainees. 2013 Aug; 1 (3): 30-38.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Mirmanesh M, Maguina P. “Chapter 4.9: Leg Burn Reconstruction.” Global Reconstructive Surgery. Chang J (Eds.),
London, UK: Elsevier. 2018. 281-284.
Mirmanesh M, Pu LLQ. (2018). Correction of Congenital Breast Asymmetry. Pu LLQ and Jewell ML (Eds.), Atlas
of Aesthetic Breast Surgery. London, UK: Elsevier. Accepted for Publication
PRESENTATIONS
Mirmanesh M, Wong M. (2019). What Should the Aesthetic Surgeon Wear in Clinic? A patient survey. Oral Presentation
presented at: UC Davis Plastic Surgery Academic Day 2019; Sacramento, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Wong M. (2019). What Should the Aesthetic Surgeon Wear in Clinic? A patient survey. Oral Presentation
presented at: California Society of Plastic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting 2019; Sacramento, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Wong M. (2018). So you want to dual apply? Here is more debt! A survey and action plan. Oral Presentation
presented at: UC Davis Plastic Surgery Academic Day 2018; Sacramento, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Pu LLQ. (2017). Aesthetic Calf Augmentation – A review and new classification system. Oral Presentation
presented at: UC Davis Plastic Surgery Academic Day 2017; Sacramento, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Wong M. (2017). The ‘Aesthetic Eye’ Does Formal Art Training Help? Oral Presentation presented at:
California Society of Plastic Surgeons 67th Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Wong M. (2016). The ‘Aesthetic Eye’ Does Formal Art Training Help? Oral Presentation presented at:
Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2016- American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Los Angeles, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Wong M. (2016). The ‘Aesthetic Eye’ Does Formal Art Training Help? Oral Presentation presented at:
UC Davis Plastic Surgery Academic Day 2016; Sacramento, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Borab Z, Boudreault D, Longo C. (2016). Limited Incision Mastopexy with Dermal Suspension Technique.
Oral Presentation presented at: California Society of Plastic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting; Santa Monica, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Borab Z, Maguina P. (2015). Peri Operative Laser Scar Therapy Protocol: A National Survey. Oral
Presentation presented at: Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2015- American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Boston, MA.
Gantz M, Mirmanesh M, Boudreault D, Lin H. (2015). Hair Braiding Induced Scalp Necrosis: A Case Report. Poster
Presentation presented at: Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2015- American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Boston, MA.
Gantz M, Mirmanesh M, Boudreault D, Lin H. (2015). Hair Braiding Induced Scalp Necrosis: A Case Report. Poster
Presentation presented at: Drexel University College of Medicine Discovery Day; Philadelphia, PA.
Mirmanesh M, Borab Z, Boudreault D, Longo C. (2015). Limited Incision Mastopexy with Dermal Suspension Technique.
Oral Presentation presented at: Greater Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons, June 2015 Meeting; Sacramento,CA.
Mirmanesh M, Pu L. (2015). Two Cases of Successful Extended Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstructions for Large
Complicated Back Wounds. Oral Presentation presented at: California Society of Plastic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting;
Monterey, CA.
Mirmanesh M, Borab Z, Boudreault D, Longo C. (2015). Limited Incision Mastopexy with Dermal Suspension Technique.
Oral Presentation presented at: The Aesthetic Meeting 2015- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery;
Montreal, QC.
Mirmanesh M, Maguina P. (2015). Peri Operative Laser Scar Therapy: A National Survey. Poster presented at: University
of California Davis Department of Surgery 26th Annual Research Symposium; Sacramento, CA.
Sakharpe A, Mirmanesh M, Dunn H, Wilhelm J, Badr A, Kohli H. (2014). A Case of Aseptic Liver Abscess in Crohn’s
Disease and Literature Review. Poster presented at: Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2014; Las Vegas, NV.
Mirmanesh M. (2014). A Complete Chronological Timeline of Breast Augmentation. Poster presented at: Drexel University
Research Day; Philadelphia PA.
Mirmanesh M, Dunn H, Sakharpe A, Kohli H. (2014). A Case of Aseptic Liver Abscess in Crohn’s Disease and Literature
Review. Poster presented at: Drexel University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Day; Philadelphia, PA.
Mirmanesh M, Nguyen QS, Markelov A. (2013). A Case of Hepatic Portal Venous Gas due to Viral Gastroenteritis. Poster
presented at: Drexel University College of Medicine Discovery Day; Philadelphia, PA.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Commencement Marshal, Drexel University College of Medicine, Office of Student of Affairs, Philadelphia, P.A.
May 2013
Coordinated Class of 2013 Drexel University College of Medicine graduation ceremonies.
Curriculum Coordinator, Drexel University College of Medicine, Professionalism Curriculum, Philadelphia, P.A.
July 2012-March 2013
Coordinated meetings for the third year professionalism course at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Awards Ceremony Host, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, P.A.
April 2012
Hosted the Golden Apple Awards Ceremony honoring outstanding attending physicians, resident
physicians, and professors chosen by the student body of Drexel University College of Medicine.
Student Interviewer, Drexel University College of Medicine, Office of Admissions, Philadelphia, P.A.
November 2010-March 2012
Conducted interviews of medical school applicants to Drexel University College of Medicine.
Student Host, Drexel University College of Medicine, Office of Admissions, Philadelphia, P.A.
November 2010-March 2012
Hosted medical school applicants the night before their interview at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Dinner Host and Emcee, Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert, Philadelphia, P.A.
November 2010
Hosted a 4 hour dinner and auction, with all proceeds benefitting St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children’s
Pediatric AIDS Clinic.
Pediatric Play Program Member, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, P.A.
September 2010-May 2011
Hosted activities and game sessions for children and their families in the pediatric emergency room.
Admissions Representative, College of Charleston, Office of Admissions, Charleston, S.C.
August 2010-Present
Assisting the College of Charleston in the recruitment of high school students.
“Miracle Maker”, The Charleston Miracle League, Charleston, S.C.
September 2006-May 2009
Helped in a variety of roles including “buddy”, announcer, and “fan in the stands” at a community
supported baseball league for children and adults with physical and mental challenges.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018-Present
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 2016-Present
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2015-Present
American Society of Craniofacial Surgery, 2015-Present
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2014-Present
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2014-Present
California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2014-Present
Philadelphia County Medical Society, 2010-2014
Alpha Chi Sigma- The National Chemistry Fraternity, 2005-Present
COURSES AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Dallas Cosmetic Medicine and Rhinoplasty Symposium, Dallas, TX. March 2020
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium, Las Vegas, NV.
January 2020
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019, San Diego, CA. October 2019
California Society of Plastic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA. May 2019
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The Aesthetic Meeting 2019, New Orleans, LA. April 2019
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2018, Chicago, IL. September 2018
Portland Rhinoplasty Course, Portland, OR. August 2018.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium, Las Vegas, NV.
February 2018
Cosmetic Bootcamp University, San Francisco, CA. November 2017
California Society of Plastic Surgeons 67th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. May 2017
AOTNA- Hand Webinar: Extensor Tendon - Repair and Rehabilitation, Online. April 2017
American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting, Park City, UT. February 2017
Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium, Beverly Hills, CA. November 2016
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Laser Aesthetics Course, Irvine, CA. October 2016
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2016, Los Angeles, CA. September 2016
Implantech Facial Implant Masters Course, Las Vegas, NV. August 2016
California Society of Plastic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting, Santa Monica, CA. May 2016
AOTNA- Hand and Wrist Fracture Management, Seattle, WA. May 2016
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 32nd Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery
Symposium, Atlanta, GA. January 2016
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 9th Annual Atlanta Oculoplastic Symposium,
Atlanta, GA. January 2016
Columbia University Basic Microsurgery Course, New York, NY. January 2016
AOCMF- Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, San
Francisco, CA. November 2015
Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium, Beverly Hills, CA. November 2015
AOTNA- Hand Webinar: Flexor Tendon Repairs and Transfers, Online. November 2015
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2015, Boston, MA. October 2015
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Basic Course, Philadelphia, PA. August 2015
California Society of Plastic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA. May 2015
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, Montreal, QC. May 2015
Facial Aesthetics: Advanced Techniques for Full Face Rejuvenation, San Jose, CA. April 2015
QMP 10th Annual Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium, Chicago, IL. November 2014
OTHER
Interests: Traveling, Weight lifting, Tennis, Hockey, College of Charleston basketball, Drexel basketball,
Philadelphia sports teams, Home renovation television shows, and Ethnic foods.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), New Jersey Personal
Watercraft License
Study Abroad: Italy, 2007
