Doctor Boemi’s Curriculum
Professional Experience
- July 1998-present: Private practice, Naples, FL
- July 1996 - June 1998: Resident in a two-year Plastic Surgery program at Milton Hershey Medical Center - Penn State University, Hershey, PA
- September 1997: Aesthetic surgery training in Southern California (Newport Beach, La Jolla, Beverly Hills)
- July - August 1997: Aesthetic & oculoplastic surgery training in Sao Paulo, Brazil at several private hospitals, including Albert Einstein, Sao Rafael, Saint Paul, and Salt Lake Clinic
- July 1991 - June 1996: Resident in a formal five-year General Surgery program at Abington Memorial Hospital (Temple University), Abington, PA (Philadelphia)
- 1988 - June 1991: Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Rome “La Sapienza”
- 1987 - June 1991: Practice of General Surgery in several Roman private hospitals, including Rome American Hospital, Clinica Santo Volto, Casa di Cura Villa Stuart, Clinica Villa Aurora
- November - December 1989: Visiting Surgeon at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- September 1982 - July 1987: Residency in General Surgery at the hospital of the University of Rome “La Sapienza”. Twenty-two examinations passed with a grade average of 30/30 (min. passing score 18/30, max. score 30/30) and 17 honors, ranking first in a class of 25
Medical Education
- September 1976 - July 1982: Medical School at University of Rome “La Sapienza”. Thirty-eight examinations (nine more than required by the faculty) with a grade average of 30/30 (min. passing score 18/30, max. score 30/30), and 34 honors, ranking first in a class of over 2,000
- July 22, 1982: Graduation in Medicine and Surgery with maximum score and honors (110/110 Summa Cum Laude)
- September 1982: Visa Qualifying Examination passed in London (United Kingdom). ECFMG Certification #358-452-1. Score not released to licensees
- July 16, 1987: Certification in General Surgery with maximum score and honor in Rome (60/60 Summa Cum Laude)
- December 1991: Federation Licensing Examination passed in Philadelphia, PA. Component 1 score: 88; component 2 score: 85
- October 1996: American Board of Surgery Qualifying Examination passed in Philadelphia, PA. Score: 88
- November 1997: American Board of Surgery Certifying Examination passed in Washington, D.C.
- September 1998: American Board of Plastic Surgery Qualifying Examination passed in Houston, TX
Medical Licenses
- November 1982: Italian State Exam (valid throughout the European Economic Community) passed in Rome
- August 1994: Unrestricted Medical License issued by the Commonwealth of PA
- September 1994: Unrestricted License to prescribe medications released by DEA
- May 1998: Unrestricted Medical License issued by the State of California
- June 1998: Unrestricted Medical License issued by the State of Florida
Awards and Honors
- July 22, 1982: Graduation in Medicine and Surgery Summa Cum Laude. University of Rome “La Sapienza”
- July 30, 1982: Outstanding Medical Graduate Award. University of Rome “La Sapienza”
- May 28, 1983: Winner of a National Competition for a five-year scholarship in General Surgery at the University of Rome “La Sapienza”
- July 16, 1987: Certification in General Surgery Summa Cum Laude. University of Rome “La Sapienza”
- July 24, 1987: Winner of the bi-annual award Guglielmo Farchioni for young research fellows, with a study on the distal spread of rectal cancer. Isola Liri (Frosinone)
- January 2000: Honored Member of Stratmore’s Who’s Who Millennium Edition 2000-2001
Areas of Interest
- Patophysiology of facial aging
- Laser resurfacing
- Subperiosteal facelifts
- Endoscopic facial rejuvenation
- Endoscopic aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and abdomen
- Alloplastic materials in plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Suture materials in plastic surgery
- Gastro-intestinal pathophysiology
- Oncologic surgery of the gastro-intestinal system
- Use of stapling devices in surgery
- Surgical treatment of post-gastrectomy syndromes
Research Activity
- Negative pressure dressings
- Connective tissue disorders
- Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
- Suture materials in surgery
- Distal spread of rectal cancer
- Extended abdominal and iliac lymphadenectomy for rectal cancer
- Stapling in surgery
- Post-gastrectomy syndromes
Publications
- Abdominal wall reconstruction for massive incisional hernias: a new technique (Engl.). In course of publication
- A unique presentation of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (Engl.). In course of publication
- Total abdominal wall reconstruction in patient with connective tissue disorder. (Engl). In course of publication
- Negative pressure dressings as a bolster for skin graft (Engl.). Ann. Plast. Surg. Accepted for publication
- Iso-peristaltic jejunal interposition for post-gastrectomy syndromes (Engl.). Current Practice of Surgical Stapling, 253-60. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia - London 1991
- Techniques of oncologic rectal surgery (Engl.). Int. Surg. 75, 208-14, 1990
- Extent of distal spread of rectal cancer : Implications for surgical plans and techniques. (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Chirurgia 2, 452-7, 1989
- Use of stapling devices for reconstructions after total gastrectomy (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Ann. Ital. Chir. 60, 493-7, 1989
- Local management of entero-cutaneous fistulas (Ital.). Treatise of enterostomal therapy, 195-203. Casa Editrice Scientifica Internazionale, Rome 1989
- Re-operation for massive hemorrhage after stapled circular gastro-jejunostomy (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Giorn. Chir. 9, 892-4, 1988
- Surgical treatment of cancer of the rectum and recto-sigmoid junction (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Chirurgia 1, 200-7, 1988
- Stapled sutures in digestive tract surgery (Engl.). Int. Surg. 73, 23-8, 1988
- Subclavian-subclavian bypass for subclavian artery strictures (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Giorn. Chir. 8. 255-7. 1987
- Extended abdomino-iliac lymphadenectomy for mid rectal cancer (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Giorn. Chir. 8, 434-40, 1987
- Technical failures, accidents, and complications related to the use of stapling devices in gastric and intestinal surgery (Ital.). Presented at the 1986 meeting of the Italian College of Surgeons, Rome. Atti Soc. Ital. Chir. 88th Congr. 85-100, 1986
- Microfibrillar bovine collagen for traumatic liver injuries (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Giorn. Chir.7, 705-8, 1986
- Slow-absorption sutures for biliary anastomoses (Ital. Engl. Abstr.). Acta Chir. Ital. 42, 1012-8, 1986
- Severe and persistent dysphagia after Angelchick prosthesis for gastro-esophageal reflux (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Giorn. Chir. 6. 266-9, 1985
- Biliary tract infections [Editorial] (Ital.). Giorn, Chir. 5, 215-22, 1984
- Clostridium Difficile and pseudomembranous colitis (Ital., Engl. Abstr.) Recenti Progr. Med. 75, 180-201, 1984
- Pre-operative assessment of the surgical anatomy of the liver by means of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Ann. Ital. Chir. 55. 245-61, 1983
- Ablation of the exocrine pancreas in the swine by means of central or peripheral obstruction of the ductal system [Experimental Study] (Ital., Engl. Abstr.). Ann. Ital. Chir.54, 507-28, 1982
Teaching Films
- Low anterior resection and extended abdomino-iliac lymphadenectomy for rectal cancer (Engl.). 1990
- Stapling in digestive tract surgery (Engl.). 1989
- “Regional” gastrectomy for cancer of the stomach (Engl.). 1988
Additional Professional Activities
- June 1989: Teacher at an update course of the Superior School of Biomedical Science: Results of azygo-portal disconnection for portal hypertension. S. Margherita Ligure (La Spezia)
- Oct. 1986: Lecturer at the 1986 meeting of the Italian College of Surgeons: Technical failures, accidents and complications with the use of stapling devices in gastro-intestinal surgery. Rome, Italy
- June 1985: Lecturer at a 1985 meeting of the Collegium Internationale Chirurgiae Digestivae: Use of staplers in gastric surgery. Milan, Italy
- July 1984: Lecturer at the 1984 meeting of the Italian Society for Oncologic Surgery Liver resections for colo-rectal metastases: Indications and technique. Fiuggi (Latina)
Medical organizations
- Collier County Medical Society
- American College of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Roman College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Italian College of Surgeons
- Penn State Alumni Association – Lifetime member
Languages
- Italian, English, Spanish, French
- Latin, Ancient Greek
Special Interests
- History of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern civilizations
- Rise and fall of the Roman Empire
- Classic and modern art
- Classic and modern literature
- Marine sports
- Scuba diving
- Spear fishing