R. LaurenceBerkowitzMD

Plastic Surgery • Campbell, CA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck, Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

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Office
3803 S. Bascom Avenue #100
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone+1 408-559-7177

Fax+1 408-559-7199
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Education & Training

University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1977 - 1979
University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1973 - 1977
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1976 - 1976
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1976 - 2025
MI State Medical License Active through 1979
OH State Medical License 1973 - 1979
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

vice president The Rhinoplasty Society, 2018-2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Invited Discussion on: Ideal Reference Lines for Assessment of Facial Asymmetry in Rhinoplasty Patients
Zeshaan N. Maan, R. Laurence Berkowitz> ;Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2021 Oct 21
3 citations
Perioperative Practice Patterns for Rhinoplasty: Faculty Speakers from the First International Meeting of Rhinoplasty Societies
Banafsheh Sharif-Askary, Anna R. Carlson, Agustin Cornejo, R. Laurence Berkowitz, Jeffrey R. Marcus> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020 May 1
3 citations
Commentary on: "Comparison of the Effect of Dexamethasone and Tranexamic Acid, Separately or in Combination on Post-rhinoplasty and Edema and Ecchymosis".
R. Laurence Berkowitz> ;Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2018 Feb 1
Carbon Dioxide-Based versus Saline Tissue Expansion for Breast Reconstruction: Results of the XPAND Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial.
Ascherman JA, Zeidler K, Morrison KA, Appel JZ, Berkowitz RL, Castle J, Colwell A, Chun Y, Johnson D, Mohebali K> ;Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2016-12-01
8 citations
Management of the Nasal Dorsum: Construction and Maintenance of a Barrel Vault
R. Laurence Berkowitz, Ronald P. Gruber> ;Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2016 Jan 1
13 citations
Carbon Dioxide versus Saline Tissue Expanders: Does It Matter?
Jeffrey A. Ascherman, Kamakshi R. Zeidler, Adam Jacoby, James Appel, R. Laurence Berkowitz, John Castle, Amy S. Colwell, Yoon S. Chun, Debra Johnson, Khashayar Mohebali> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Jan 1
Aeroform vs Saline Tissue Expansion in Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Clinical Study.
Ascherman JA, Jacoby A, Alizadeh K, Appel J, Berkowitz RL, Castle J, Chun YS, Colwell AS, Desai AR, Downey SE, Evans G, Fallucco M, Halperin T, Hollenbeck S, Johnson D...> ;Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2015-10-01
15 citations
Desmopressin as a hemostatic agent to provide a dry intraoperative field in rhinoplasty.
Ronald P. Gruber, Kamakshi R. Zeidler, R. Laurence Berkowitz> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 May 1
8 citations
AeroForm patient controlled tissue expansion and saline tissue expansion for breast reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial.
Kamakshi R. Zeidler, R. Laurence Berkowitz, Yoon S. Chun, Kaveh Alizadeh, John Castle, Amy S. Colwell, Ankit R. Desai, Evans G, Scott T. Hollenbeck, Debra Johnson, Don...> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2014 May 1
81 citations
Pilot clinical study of a novel minimally invasive bipolar microneedle radiofrequency device.
Basil M. Hantash, Bradley Renton, R. Laurence Berkowitz, Braden C. Stridde, James Newman> ;Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2009 Feb 1
13 citations
Preliminary evaluation of a fast-absorbing multipoint fixation device.
R. Laurence Berkowitz, David B. Apfelberg> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2008 Sep 1
46 citations
Brow fixation with the Endotine Forehead device in endoscopic brow lift.
R. Laurence Berkowitz, Daniel I. Jacobs, Paul J. Gorman> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2005 Nov 1
12 citations
Midface lift technique with use of a biodegradable device for tissue elevation and fixation
R. Laurence Berkowitz, David B. Apfelberg, Sherry Simeon> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2005 Jul 1
70 citations
Upper lateral cartilage spreader flaps in rhinoplasty.
Robert M. Oneal, R. Laurence Berkowitz> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 1998 Sep 1
Heavy metal: beware.
Polley JW, Kim DE, Vigniswarin WT, Berkowitz R, Charbel F> ;J Craniofac Surg. 1996-11-01
Monobloc craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis in a newborn with severe craniofacial synostosis: a preliminary report.
Polley JW, Figueroa AA, Charbel FT, Berkowitz R, Reisberg D, Cohen M> ;J Craniofac Surg. 1995-09-01
Craniomaxillofacial surgery in the Jehovah's Witness patient.
Polley JW, Berkowitz RA, McDonald TB, Cohen M, Figueroa A, Penney DW> ;Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1994-05-01
10 citations
Herpetic whitlow--a non-surgical infection of the hand.
Hentz Vr> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1977 Jul 1
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Committees

member, infection control good samaritan hospital 2011 - Present
chair, dept of plastic surgery 1988 - 1991

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Good Samaritan HospitalSan Jose, California

Industry Relationships

medical advisory board, actionspeaker for PiezotomeDisclosure: Paid consultant2017 - Present
principal investigator, Air Xpander, Mountain View Californiaclinical trial of first CO2 driven tissue expander for breast reconstructionDisclosure: 02011 - Present
principal investigator, allerganclinical trial of the style 410 implantDisclosure: 02003 - Present
consultant,, Coapt Systems Palo Alto Camedical advisory board and developed new devicesDisclosure: paid for teaching assignments and attending board meetings2001 - 2011