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Curriculum Vitae

Gerard Cappiello M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.

HIGH SCHOOL:

Bishop Reilly High School, Fresh Meadows, New York

COLLEGE:

Hunter College, Bronx N.Y.
Awarded Degree: Bachelor of Arts, 1971

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

University of Rome Medical School, Rome Italy
Awarded Degree: Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, 1976

INTERNSHIP:

Jamaica Hospital, New York, New York
Straight Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology, July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998

RESIDENCY:

Jamaica Hospital, New York, New York
PGY-1, PGY-2, PGY-3, PGY-4 as Chief Resident
July1, 1977 to June30, 1981

EMERGENCY ROOM EXPERIENCE:

Three Thousand Hours (3,000) mostly at Jamaica Hospital, NYC; Queens General, NYC: Elmhurst General, NYC; Park Hospital, Westchester NY

RESEARCH POSITION:

University of Rome Medical School
Third Medical Clinic
Department of Internal Medicine

CERTIFICATION:

Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

SOCIETIES:

Member of the American Urogynecological Society

International Urogynecology Association

International Continence Society

Member European Urogynecologic Society

Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (England)

Fellow of the American Society of Culposcopic and Cervical Pathology

Fellow of American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

Fellow of the Florida Obstetrics and Gynecologic Society

Fellow of the Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists

Member of the American Fertility Society

Member of the Society of Laparo-Endoscopists

COSMETIC SOCIETIES

Associate of the American Society of Cosmetic Surgeon

MEDICAL SOCIETIES:

Member of the American Medical Association
Member of the Florida Medical Association
Member of the Pinellas County Association
Member of the Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Association

PUBLICATIONS:

1.Vedute Moderne sul Trasporto Dell’Ossigeno Nell’Uomo

2. Hepatic Encephalopathy and Amino acids

3. Modification of Marshall Marchetti Kranz Procedure (presented at the American Urogynecology Conference; Toronto, Canada 1994)

4.Acid base Balance, A Modern View (co-author with E Malpartita et al., presented F.I.G.O. World Congress 1994, Montreal, Canada

5. Rupture of the Symphisis Pubis with Extreme Abduction During Labor with Epidural Anesthesia
Journal of the Florida Medical Association, April 1995

6. Urinary Incontinence; Health exchange weekly publication 1997

7. Abstract presented to the International Urogynecological Association: De Novo detursor Instability Using Various Slings; Denmark August 9-12 2005 Meeting

STATE LICENSES:

Florida
Massachusetts
New York

EUROPEAN LICENSES:

Italy
France
England

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in Italian and a working knowledge in Spanish and French

PAST HOSPITAL POSITIONS:

Berkshire Medical Center: Pittsfield Mass. (INSTRUCTOR)
Hillcrest Hospital: Pittsfield Mass.
Fairview Hospital Great Barrington: Mass

PRESENT HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

Mease Hospital, Dunedin
Mease Hospital, Countryside
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
Mease Countryside Surgi-Center
Trinity Surgi-Center

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:

1985-1988 Department Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1992-1996 Department Vice-Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1996-1998 Department Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1996-1999 Executive Committee for Chart Review at Morton Plant Mease Hospitals
2002-Present Department Chairman of the Dept. Obstetrics and Gynecology
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital 2002- Present Director of the Continence Center

HONORS CONFERED:

Knighted by the Holy See, Vatican in Rome Italy 1993
Conferred Title Knight Commander by The Holy See, Vatican City, Rome, Italy 2002

FACULTY TEACHING APPOINTMENTS:
LECOM Bradenton College of Osteopathic Medicine-Associate Clinical Professor
Largo Medical Center- teaching Family practice residents Office Gynecology

TRAINING PROGRAMS :( recent)

University of Alabama School of Medicine Cervical Cancer: Update On Treatment: Nov 17, 1986 ACOG # 37
University of Alabama School of: Connective Tissue Disease in Pregnancy: Nov 17, 1986 ACOG # 36
University of Alabama School of Medicine: Toxic Shock Syndrome at Mid decade: A review: Nov 17, 1986 ACOG # 34
University of Alabama School of Medicine: Gynecologic disorders in adolescents Part I and Part II: Nov 17, 1986 ACOG # 32 & 33

The Cook County School of Medicine: Specialty Review in Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 3, 1986

Culposcopic Update: Gyn Lasers; Tulane University Nov 13-15, 1986

Duillen Discher College of Medicine East Tennessee College of Medicine; Management of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 25-26, 1986

ACOG Post graduate course 11/12/1994 16 credits
ACOG Post graduate course 3/04/1995 9 credits
ACOG Post graduate course 9/23/1994 14 credits
ACOG Post graduate course 9/24/1994 6 credits

Prolog Endocrinology II: 25 Credits
Prolog Oncology II: 25 credits
Prolog Obstetrics III: 25 credits
Prolog Gynecology III: 25 credits
Prolog Patient Management III: 25 credits
Prolog Units 1,2,3,4, Total 100 Credits

Advanced Cystoscopy Workshop Animal Laboratory. Mickey Karram MD Baltimore MD 1994

Advanced Training and Bio-skills Practicum in Laparoscopic Burch Procedures for Stress Incontinence, laparoscopic assisted hysterectomy using the Harmonic Scalpel – May11, 1996

Cadaver Dissection Workshop with Urogynecologic Emphasis and Fistula Repairs, Louisiana State University, L Lewis Wall MD, 1998

Gynecare Uterine Surgery/ Minimal Invasive Surgery Using Harmonic Scalpel
Florida Hospital, Celebration Fl. March 26-27, 2001

Boston Scientific Pubovaginal Sling Preceptorship and hands on cadaver laboratory. Durham North Carolina, April 2001.

Gynecare Uterine Surgery and Gynecare Thermachoice II Uterine Balloon Therapy system
Florida Hospital, Celebration Fl Sept 28, 2001

Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Bladder Suspension/ Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Preceptorship Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Adenexal Surgery Retropubic Bladder Neck Surgery
William B. Saye, MD FACOG, FACS- May3-4, 2001

Minimal Invasive Surgery for the Female Patient-Preceptorship with Dr. Steven McCarius, Florida Celebration Medical center, March 26-27, 2001

Boston Scientific/ Microvasive Hands-on Pelvic Floor Technology Evaluation Lab –Cadaver Dissection-Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation / Paravaginal Repair transvaginal/ Transvaginal Cooper ligament fixation for Sling Procedures. Durham North Carolina, September 2001

Tension Free Support for Incontinence Education Program, Memorial Medical Center Savannah Georgia, October 20, 2001

Interstim Education and Training Program and Workshop. Certificate of Completion. Nov3, 2001

Mentoring Program for Laparoscopic Supracervical and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy by Steven McCarius Chief Division of Gynecologic Endoscopy, medical Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Florida Hospital Celebration Health., and January 16, 2002.

Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecology Surgery Course with Michael S. Baggish, MD and Mickey Karram sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital, December 6-9 in Las Vegas.

Symposium on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for Practicing Urologist, Gynecologist and Colorectal Surgeon. Cleveland Clinic Section of Female Urology and Urogynecology with Gamal Ghoniem MD and G.Willy Davila on March 15-17, 2002 in Fort Lauderdale Fl.

Annual Gynecology Update in Pelvic Surgery with Michael S. Baggish, MD and Mickey Karram sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital, March 20-23, 2002, Hawaii

Boston Scientific Cadaver dissection lab and didactic seminar with training workshop using fresh cadavers with Peter Sands M.D. April6, 2002.

Preceptor Training with Dr. Mark Swierzcwski and Dr. John Miklos at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa Florida. Correction of anterior wall defect and paravaginal repair using Pelvicol Collagen Matrix. April 10, 2002

Exploring New and Innovative Approaches to Urinary Stress Incontinence-Interactive Audio Conference,-June18, 2002 Sponsored by University of California, Irvine College of Medicine

Female Urology and Urogynecology- second annual International Seminar Wisconsin Medical School- June 26, 2003- June28, 2003

Trans Obturator Technique surgical Workshop (Mentor Technique) with Gamal Ghoniem MD-Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Westin Florida, June 24, 2003

Trans-Obturator technique Surgical Workshop (Monarch Technique) with Willy Davila at the Cleveland clinic Hospital July 20, 2003

USS Woman’s Healthcare: Incontinence and vaginal Prolapse Sling Surgery for treatment of Female pelvic disorders. Emory Medical College;-Cadaver workshop: February 21, 2004

4TH Annual Female Pelvic Floor Disorder. Sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic-Westin Florida March 12, 2004-March 15, 2004

4TH Annual Female Pelvic Floor Disorder. Sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic-Westin Florida March 11, 2005-March 14, 2005

New Techniques in Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Cadaver Laboratory: The Surgical Learning Institute, Florida hospital Celebration Health Center: arch 31, 2005: Dr. Willy Davila MD

Gynecare Prolift Pelvic Floor Repair Systems Cadaver Laboratory: Florida Hospital Celebration Health:
May 16, 2005- Dennis Miller MD, David Robinson MD

5TH Annual Female Pelvic Floor Disorder Workshop:. Sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic-Westin Florida March 10, 2005-March 13, 2006
Boston Scientific Cadaver course; December 2009 Dadactic and Cadaver lab for Pinnacle mesh system

USF Tampa General – Workshop for single port laparoscopy for Hysterectomy. Dr Stuart Hart
January 14, 2010

PRECEPTOR for Medical Students and Residents: Since 2002

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific: Preceptor of Medical Student for rotations in OB-GYN

Western University of Health Sciences: Preceptor of medical Student for rotations in OB-GYN

Nova Southeastern University-College of Osteopathic Medicine: Preceptor of medical Student for rotations in OB-GYN

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine: Preceptor of medical Student for rotations in OB-GYN

De Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Preceptor of medical Student for rotations in OB-GYN

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Preceptor of Medical Students for rotations in OB-GYN

LECOM Osteopathic Medical College: Preceptor for medical student rotations

SPEAKER AND PRECEPTOR

Preceptor for Boston Scientific Capio Sling Procedure

Speaker for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Preceptor Caldera Medical for T-sorb sling

USS Healthcare a division of Tyco Healthcare: Preceptor

Speaker Odessey pharmaceuticals

Boston Scientific Preceptor for Cadaver Labs

SPEAKER AN PRECEPTOR-COSMETIC

Preceptor FriendlyLight/Aerolase: Erbium YAG & Nd YAG Lasers
Osysis Laserlipolysis Laser

PATENTS

Recto- vaginal Manipulator Patent #: 6,913,611
Apparatus and Method of Identifying Recto -Vaginal Fistulas: #7,022,103

COSMETIC SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
International Society of Cosmeticogynecology
American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists
Society of Aesthetic Gynecologists

COSMETIC TRAINING

Office Based Medical Cosmetic hands on procedures for the Gynecological practice for facial rejuvenation, Botox, Cosmetic fillers, Laser and other light source treatments including hair removal, vein treatments and photorejuvenation, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and cosmeceuticals
Academy of Medicine of Richmond:
International Society of Cosmetogynecology Nov.18, 2005

Academy of Medicine of Richmond: Lipoplasty Under Local Anesthesia for the Gynecologist
International Society of Cosmetogynecology Nov.18, 19, 20, 2005

IIHRS –International Soc of Hair restoration Surgery, 12th Annual Live Surgery Workshop March 15-18, 2006

Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injection: Fulfilling the unmet need in soft tissue Augmentation Part I, Center for Advanced Medical Education : April 5,2006

Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injection: Fulfilling the unmet need in soft tissue Augmentation Part II, Center for Advanced Medical education : April 6,2006

Workshop Using the friendly Light erbium laser for ablative resurfacing Dr Paul Carniol, Overlook Hospital Bayonne New Jersey

Advances in the Treatment of Facial Wrinkles: New injection techniques with fillers.The John Hopkins University School of Medicine. Awarded 1 credit hour

Candela Workshop on therapeutic applications of Ellipse I2PL, Candela Gentle Lase Systems, Candela Gentle YAG, Candela Smooth Beam, Candela V beam lasers, January 28, 2006

Thermage workshop April 22 2006 Ft. Lauderdale Florida

Kline Tumescent Liposuction Course. Certificate of Completion for Intense Operating Room and Hands on Tumescent Liposuction Surgery; July 13-15 2006

Anil Ghandi Abdominoplasty course Certificate of completion for Hands on abdominoplasty Surgery May 2007

Anil Ghandi Abdominoplasty course Certificate of completion for Hands on abdominoplasty Surgery April 2007

Anil Ghandi breast implant course Certificate of completion for Hands on breast implant Surgery June, 2007

Liposuction, Fat Grafting & Abdominoplasty Under Local Anesthesia. Live Surgery Workshop. The Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery: Bayone, New Jersey September 14-15, 2007

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; Fresh cadaver and Live Breast Surgery Workshop; Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown- Cincinnati Ohio- 20 credits May 2- May 4, 2008

Certification By Mentor for Breast implants.Jell Implant certification Dec 20,2009