Monte O. Harris, MD BIO

Dr. Monte O. Harris is co-founder and director of plastic surgery for Washington DC's Cultura Cosmetic Medical Spa - a ground-breaking medical practice merging dermatology, laser surgery, plastic surgery, and spa therapy. The Cultura Integrated Approach, formulated by Dr. Harris and his partner, Eliot F. Battle, MD, combines physician directed skin care, non-ablative cosmetic laser therapy and minimally invasive plastic surgery to assist patients in their desire to age gracefully. This innovative concept was specifically fashioned to be safe and effective for patients of all skin tones and ethnicities.

Dr. Harris is a board certified/fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon who also has expertise in cosmetic laser therapy and aesthetic skin care He is considered a pioneer of comprehensive cosmetic facial rejuvenation for individuals of darker skin tones.

Dr. Harris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and received his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. While undergoing postgraduate training at the University of Michigan, Dr. Harris completed over 7 years of subspecialty surgical training focusing exclusively on the head and neck. He furthered his expertise in facial surgery with a year long dedicated fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery with one of the nations leading facial plastic surgeons. To improve the efficacy of surgical facial rejuvenation, Dr. Harris is currently spearheading research to define the process of facial aging across ethnic groups.

Dr. Harris is currently a clinical assistant professor in the Georgetown University of Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and the Howard University Department of Dermatology. He continues to educate residents and lecture nationally on topics ranging from nasal plastic surgery to cosmetic facial rejuvenation. Dr Harris is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Rhino logic Society, and the National Medical Association.

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Monte O. Harris, MD CV

CURRENT		Cultura Cosmetic Medical Spa Founding Partner Cosmetic Physicians PLLC Director - Laser Surgery
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS		Georgetown University Hospital Dept. of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor Howard University Hospital Department of Dermatology Clinical Assistant Professor
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING		Assistant Professor & Lecturer Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Fellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Georgia Nasal and Sinus Institute, Savannah, Georgia Residency, University of Michigan, Head and Neck Surgery Internship, University of Michigan, Department of General Surgery Pathology, Case Western Reserve University Institute of Pathology, Cleveland, OH
EDUCATION		M.D.,    Case Western Reserve             University School of Medicine            Cleveland, OH B.S.,     Morehouse College            Atlanta, Georgia
ACADEMIC HONORS
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Otolaryngology Travel Grant Award Resident Research Grant Award Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Award for Scholastic Achievement Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Summer Research Fellowship Undergraduate Minority Access to Research Careers Scholarship Magna Cum Laude, Biology Departmental Honors, Morehouse Full Academic Scholarship, Morehouse College Salutatorian, West Side Senior High School, Gary, IN 1995-96 1995 1983 1994 1988 1987 1986 1986-88 1988 1984-88 1984
PUBLICATIONS The publication & abstract list will be provided upon request PRESENTATIONS The presentation & guest lecturer list will be provided upon request
CORRESPONDENCE		Cultura Cosmetic Medical Spa 5301 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 110 Washington, DC 20015 T (202) 237-9292 F (202) 237-8229 drharris@culturamed.com