Education
Stanford University Hospital, 1979-1985
General/Plastic Surgery Resident, Palo Alto, CA

Hand Surgery Fellowship, 1983-1984
E.S. Kilgore, M.D., W.L. Newmeyer, M.D., San Francisco, CA

Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, 1977-1979 M.D. Degree, Chicago, IL

• Magna Cum Laude
• AOA Honor Society

Northwestern University Dental School, Northwestern University, 1974-1977 D.D.S. Degree, Chicago, IL

• Magna Cum Laude
• OKU National Honor Society

Northwestern University, 1974-1974 Chicago, IL
Majors: Mathematics/Biochemistry

Professional Affiliations

• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1994
• Lipoplasty Society of North America, 1991
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 1990
• American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1986
• San Francisco Medical Society, 1985
• California Medical Society, 1985

Awards and Honors

• Journalist Achievement Award from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 2001.
• Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, Presented by American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, January, 1999
• First Place Award, Best Scientific Paper, California Society of Plastic Surgery, 1984
• Third Place Award, Resident Contest, American Association for Hand Surgery, National Meeting, HI, 1982
• First Alternate, American College of Surgeons Resident Research Award, Investigation of Immunologic Aspects of Burns, 1980
• Counselor, Medical Scholars Program, Stanford University Medical School, 1979-1985
• Upjohn Achievement Award for Excellence in Medicine, 1979
• SCADA Honorary Society - Student Clinician of the American Dental Association, 1976
• First Place Award, Clinical Presentation, East Coast Dental Convention, 1976

Licensure
State of California, 1980-Present

Patents
Patent #5,425,355
Issued 1995
The purpose of this patent is to provide a unique laser device that allows minimal invasion to tissue during surgery. Through the use of this instrument, surgery can occur away from the penetration point of the skin, resulting in smaller incisions shorter recovery and less post-operative discomfort.

Patent #5,423,804
Issued 1995
With the use of the unique laser device mentioned above, this patent reflects the innovative concept of separating tissue for the purpose of operating on an area distant from the site of entry. This tissue parting technique is applicable for aesthetic procedures such as browlifts, facelifts, breast augmentation and abdominoplasties, as well as various reconstructive procedures.

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1987
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery, 1990

Instructional Experience

Clinical Faculty Member, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Plastic Surgery Residency Program, San Francisco, CA 1985-1998

Clinical Faculty Member, University of California San Francisco, Department of Surgery, San Francisco, CA, 1983-1989

Publications

Oseroff, A., Kulick, M., Keller,G., et.al. "Light-Reactive Tin Ethyl Etipourpurin (Purlytin) for Photodynamic Therapy of Common Skin Cancers: A Phase I Study in Human Patients." Submitted J.Am.Acad.of Derm., June 1998.

Kulick, Michael I. Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York, New York: Springer-Verlag Inc., Oct 1997.

Kulick, Michael I., Mele, J., and Lee, D. "Laser Blepharoplasty: Is it Safe?" Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Vol 22:9-11, 1998.

Kulick, Michael I., Hootan, D. "Implantation and the Incidence of Upper Extremity Somatic Complaints." Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Vol. 21:105-109, 1996

Kulick, Michael I. "Evaluation of the KTP Laser in Aesthetic Surgery." Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Vol 2 (1996): 53-57.

Kulick, Michael I. "Treatment of Head Injuries by Non-Physicians." Hospital Physician. January, 1990.

Kulick, Michael I. "The Hand Certification Review Book." Medical Examination Review Book. Elsevier Publishing Company, January, 1990.

Kulick, Michael I. "Topical Minoxidil: Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia." Annals of Plastic Surgery. Vol. 3 (1988): 273.

Kulick, Michael I., and Winslow, J. "Emergency Treatment of Hand Injuries." Hospital Physician. September, 1987.

Kulick, Michael I., Korman, J., and Sergot, T. "Case Report: 20 year Follow-Up Paraffin Injection for the Treatment of Baldness." Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. January, 1987.

Kulick, Michael I., Gordillo, G., Savadi, T. Kilgore Jr., E.S., and Newmeyer, W.L. "Long Term Analysis of Patients That Underwent Surgical Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome." Journal of Hand Surgery. January, 1986

Kulick, Michael I., Smith, S., and Hadler, K. "Oral Ibuprofen: Evaluation of Its Effect on Peritendinous Adhesions and Wound Healing. A Laboratory Investigation." Journal of Hand Surgery. January, 1986.

Kulick, Michael I., Kim, H.D. "In-Viro and In-Vitro Effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents on Collagen Synthesis." Surgical Forum. October, 1985.

Kulick, Michael I., Kilgore Jr.,E.S., and Newmeyer, W.L. "Pseudotendon Formation after Flexor Tendon Injury." Journal of Hand Surgery. 10A September (1985): 638-640.

Presentations

"Arnica Montana, Role in reducing bruising and swelling: Fact or Fiction?" - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2002.

"Photorejuvenation using Intense Pulsed Light" - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2002.

"Hair removal: using lasers and Intense Pulsed Light" - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, May 2001.

"Use of Intense Pulsed Light and Lasers for Hair Removal and Photorejuvenation." American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Orlando, FL, May 2000

"Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery: Recent Advances." American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Los Angeles, CA, April, 1998.

"Laser Resurfacing for Pigmented Patients." Emerging Technologies in Plastic Surgery New York, NY, May, 1997.

"Laser Symposium: The Role of Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery." American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery New York, NY, May, 1997.

"Surgical Applications of Lasers." Harvard Aesthetic Symposium Vail, CO, March, 1997.

"Advanced Applications of Lasers for Vascular and Pigmented Lesions." California Society of Plastic Surgery San Francisco, CA, March, 1997.

"Advances in Laser Applications" American Society of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Orlando, FL, May, 1996.

"Laser Re-Surfacing: Long Term Evaluation." Canadian Plastic Surgery Society Whistler, Canada, February, 1996.

"Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery." International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery New York, NY, October, 1995.

"XIIIth Biennial Congress Instructional Courses." International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery New York, NY, September, 1995.

"Role of Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery." California Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Napa, CA, May, 1995.

Community Involvement

• Member of Board of Directors, Child Abuse Prevention Society, San Francisco, CA, 1989 - Present
  Organization that raises money for the initial purchase and then operation of a San Francisco-based shelter for abused children. Services of the shelter include emergency help and counseling for parents and children through a "talk line." The center also serves as a respite facility for children in urgent need, and has active counselors who provide ongoing therapy to troubled families.
  
• Past President, Member Board of Directors, "The Guardsmen", San Francisco, CA, 1986-1994
  Governed 150 active member organization of businessmen who raised money to send underprivileged children to summer camp.