Shashidhar Kusuma, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2006 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery (Strongsville)
Biographical Sketch
Shashidhar Kusuma, MD, is Associate Staff in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He also serves as Clinical Instructor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Kusuma is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA |
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| Internship: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center, General Surgery, Nashville, TN |
| Residency: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Otolaryngology, Nashville, TN |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Emory University, Atlanta, GA |
Certifications
Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Specialty Interests
Cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, eyelid and oculoplastic surgery, body contouring and liposuction, rhinoplasty, minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, laser surgery and skin care, reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body.
Awards & Honors
- Board-certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Board-certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Kusuma receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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