Meet the Speakers

Dr. Stephen Cosentino

PRESIDENTE Y FUNDADOR DE EMPIRE MEDICAL TRAINING

El Dr. Cosentino fundó Empire Medical Training en 1998 para enfocarse en el segmento de Manejo del Dolor dentro del sector de la salud, con una visión firme y la expectativa de expandirse hacia otros segmentos de la prestación de servicios de salud. Hoy, gracias a su experiencia clínica y liderazgo educativo, Empire Medical Training es reconocida como el líder global en la industria de la educación médica y estética continua, y de la capacitación en procedimientos, para médicos y profesionales de la salud.

Dr. Cosentino is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has more than 20 years of clinical experience in the Medical Education Segment of Healthcare. He serves as Empire Medical Training’s President, and Medical Director. Dr. Cosentino’s worldwide reputation as a celebrity-status physician has earned him a prominent role as the go-to consultant and mentor for physician practices of all specialties including Aesthetics, Anti-Aging, and Pain Management throughout the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and South America.

Dr. Chris Croley

DIRECTOR MÉDICO DE EMPIRE MEDICAL TRAINING Y PANELISTA

La amplia formación del Dr. Croley en las universidades de Rush y Northwestern, en Chicago, así como sus certificaciones de la junta en Anestesiología y Medicina de Cuidados Críticos, lo han convertido en una autoridad en el campo médico. Además de la atención a sus pacientes, el Dr. Croley tiene una gran pasión por la formación de profesionales de la salud. Ha ocupado diversos puestos de liderazgo, incluyendo director de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Quirúrgicos y director asociado de Educación de Residentes, y ha capacitado a miles de profesionales médicos como Chief Medical Officer y director médico de Estética para Empire Medical Training.

La experiencia del Dr. Croley con dispositivos basados en energía ha ampliado la gama de afecciones que puede tratar, y comparte sus conocimientos como ponente para varias empresas de láser y dispositivos basados en energía. El Dr. Croley es copresentador del podcast Beauty & The Brain™, donde junto con Jerry Drinkard analiza los últimos avances, tendencias y controversias de la industria estética. La dedicación del Dr. Croley a mejorar la atención al paciente y la educación médica se refleja en su participación en numerosas sociedades médicas y en su constante evaluación de nuevas tecnologías y métodos educativos.

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera

DERMATÓLOGO CERTIFICADO POR EL CONSEJO Y CIRUJANO DERMATOLÓGICO

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera is a multi-award-winning, world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, cosmetic laser expert, and is board-certified with a fellowship in dermatology from the American College of Osteopathic Dermatology. He is one of the most requested speakers for non-invasive cosmetic dermatology, lecturing internationally at the world’s biggest conferences and gatherings of aesthetic masters. For the past decade, he has developed groundbreaking signature techniques in his multi-award-winning aesthetic medical practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera has over 20 years of advanced training in lasers and aesthetic medicine and is a clinical researcher and published author of medical literature. He is the former Chief Medical Director of the Dermatology Residency program at NOVA University and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology for Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital, and Universidad del Rosario in Bogota, Colombia. Dr. Aguilera is a top-requested international physician trainer and keynote speaker for Cynosure lasers, Allergan, Galderma, MERZ, Evolus, Solta, BTL, Dermira, Skinceuticals, and L’Oréal.

Dr. Sheila Barbarino

CIRUJANO PLÁSTICO FACIAL Y CIRUJANO COSMÉTICO

Sheila Barbarino, MD, FAAO, FAACS, FACS, is a world-renowned, award-winning, board-certified oculofacial plastic and full-body cosmetic surgeon. She is best known for her comprehensive, naturalresults approach to both nonsurgical and surgical procedures for all body and skin types. Additionally, Dr. Barbarino is known within the aesthetic industry for her extensive, artful expertise and mastery of nonsurgical modalities with fillers, threads, and laser technology to help patients achieve pleasing, natural looking facial and body rejuvenation.

She is a world-renowned lecturer, teacher, and trainer at medical symposiums who focuses on cutting edge technology and new innovative techniques. She is an exceptionally sought-after key opinion leader in our industry, serves on multiple advisory boards, is a published author of over 15 peer-reviewed publications, and is a busy surgeon with patients who travel from near and far for her expert opinion. She is a proud member of ASOPRS, AAFPRS, AACS, AAO, and ACS.

Dr. Sebastian Cotofana

PROFESOR DE ANATOMÍA A NIVEL MUNDIAL

Sebastian Cotofana holds currently the position of an Associate Professor of Anatomy in the Department of Clinical Anatomy at Mayo Clinic, Campus Rochester, MN, USA.

He graduated medical school from Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany and completed two programs during his academic training: Ph.D. in Medical Sciences and Ph.D. Anatomy. He additionally received clinical training in Trauma Surgery in Altoetting, Germany, Pretoria, South Africa and Tokyo, Japan.

His interest in research began early in his career in gastro-enterology and knee osteorarthirtis, but turned soon toward facial anatomy and its clinical applications for plastic surgery, dermatology and aging medicine.

The major focus was and is patient safety and how to best tailor and direct surgical and non-surgical treatments for the most optimal outcome. To reach the international scientific and clinical community, Sebastian Cotofana, has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. He additionally teaches worldwide online and in-person anatomy courses with and without hands-on experience to guide and to increase the knowledge and the ability of health care providers.

Dra. Azza Halim

BOARD-CERTIFIED ANESTHESIOLOGIST & AESTHETIC AND ANTI-AGING SPECIALIST

Dr. Halim completed her medical training at Northwestern University in Chicago. She is a board-certified Anesthesiologist with fellowship training in Critical Care/Trauma, where she managed Surgical ICUs and also completed fellowships in Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management. Additionally, Dr. Halim completed a research fellowship in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics at Northwestern University. She then specialized in Functional Medicine and Aesthetics, and currently has practice locations in Florida, California, and Chicago. Dr. Halim went on to become the National Director for a publicly traded healthcare company, has her own Medspa Consulting Company, and serves as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for many companies, as well as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for several others.

She has been featured in Buzzfeed for her trademarks and has also appeared in Vogue, GQ, Glamour, ABC News, and many other publications. Dr. Halim is a leading international and national speaker, educator, and faculty member at numerous Dermatology/Plastic Surgery conferences. She is an expert in lasers and is renowned for her expertise in PDO threads. With a keen artistic eye in aesthetics and a comprehensive understanding of anti-aging treatments, Dr. Halim has been trained by leading experts in the industry. Her diverse background and extensive experience make her one of the most sought-after physicians globally.

Lyris Verdura-Dominic, NP

ENFERMERA PRACTICANTE CERTIFICADA POR LA JUNTA Y ESPECIALISTA EN HILOS PDO

Lyris es una educadora, capacitadora, ponente, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) y experta de renombre y reconocimiento internacional, especializada en hilos PDO, así como en medicina familiar e interna, cuidado de heridas y atención de urgencias, entre otras áreas. Es enfermera de familia certificada por la ANCC, con especialización en estética/dermatología cosmética. En este campo, utiliza sus exclusivas técnicas PDO Threads Signature y es reconocida por haber capacitado a muchos de los principales expertos en estética y KOLs, lo que le ha ganado el apodo IG: Lyris_Thread_Slayer.

Lyris también posee una amplia experiencia en investigación médica e investigación farmacéutica. Su enfoque de la atención al paciente implica el uso de diversas técnicas, dispositivos y terapias combinadas para lograr una biorrejuvenación óptima y una armonización/balance facial, obteniendo resultados excepcionales y duraderos. Lyris cree firmemente en fomentar la comunidad por encima de la competencia, asegurándose de que todas las personas con las que se encuentra logren un mayor éxito como profesionales médicos, ofrezcan lo último en estética y alcancen su máximo potencial. Como firme defensora de la educación continua, Lyris busca activamente e incorpora las tecnologías y técnicas coreanas e internacionales más recientes para brindar a sus delegados una capacitación excepcional y ofrecer una atención superior a sus pacientes.