For Immediate Release: March 22, 2007
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Anthony Matrisciano
Community Relations Cooridinator
Phone (570) 476-3767
Fax (570) 420-2537
Email: amatrisciano@pmchealthsystem.org

Dr. Charles K. Herman Named Assistant Clinical Professor At New York's Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Dr. Charles K. Herman, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Pocono Medical Center, was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.  His academic appointment is a result of his excellent academic credentials, numerous publications in national and international journals, and clinical research activities. 

Dr. Herman has performed many charitable works in the community, including surgery on children who have suffered facial injuries as a result of accidents, but could not afford corrective reconstructive work.  He has also helped the Pocono Health Foundation raise money through the Annual Golf and Tennis Benefit.

Dr. Herman is the author of a multiplicity of textbook chapters and journal articles, including:  recent articles on body contouring in patients who have massive weight loss, an article on breast lift and reduction, a chapter on microsurgical nerve repair, and a chapter on nutrition in surgical patients in a textbook that is used in many medical schools across the United States. 

He has presented at many meetings across the country, including recent presentations on body contouring in weight loss patients in Florida, a presentation in New York on microsurgery of the hand, and a presentation in Texas on breast surgery. 

He also was a recipient of a prestigious national research award from the American College of Physicians for his laboratory and clinical work on photodynamic cancer therapy using lasers in combination with special medications for the treatment of various types of cancer.

Dr. Herman is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  As a physician of Pocono Medical Center, Dr. Herman brings his expertise to the northeastern Pennsylvania community.  His practice includes cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, reconstruction of the face and breasts, and microsurgery.

Pocono Medical Center is an acute-care hospital accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the national organization responsible for rigorous review of hospital procedures and policies. PMC provides high quality, state-of-the-art acute medical care and is committed to patient satisfaction, education, and promotion of wellness.   Pocono Medical Center includes the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center, the Clementine Abeloff Community Health Center, the Mattioli Emergency Center, the ESSA Heart and Vascular Institute and numerous other inpatient and outpatient services.  PMC is part of the Pocono Health System (PHS). 

PMC is also associated with Pocono Health Foundation; Mountain Family Care, located in the Mountain Healthcare Center in Coolbaugh Township; Pocono Hematology & Oncology and Pocono Infectious Disease, both located in the 447 Office Plaza, East Stroudsburg; Pocono Kids Dental Care and Pocono Kids Pediatrics, both located at the Clementine Abeloff Community Health Center; Pocono Obstetrics & Gynecology, with offices in East Stroudsburg and the Mountain Healthcare Center; Pocono Ambulatory Surgery Center in Stroudsburg; Advanced Radiology Services in the 447 Office Plaza and the Mountain Healthcare Center; Pocono General Surgery and Pocono Orthopedic Surgery.