Interests, Techniques & Training

Caetano Coimbra, M.D., has practiced neurosurgery in Dallas since 1994. During this period he has held appointments at several reputable institutions. His interests include Skull Base surgery and brain tumors.

Dr. Coimbra currently serves as Director at the Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery Center at Medical City Dallas Hospital. Furthermore, he isthe Co-Director at the Baylor Skull Base Center at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas. His selective and tertiary practice has fostered the opportunity to develop unique expertise and commitment in the treatment of complex brain tumors and skull base conditions. Over the years, Dr. Coimbra has been able to develop, pioneer and introduce several neurosurgicalinnovations to the DFW Metroplex, including:

Expanded Endonasal Endoscopic Neurosurgery for tumors
Focused Skull Base Approaches for complex tumors
360 Minimally Invasive Skull Base Concept
Extradural Navigation in Brain Surgery
Transbrain Portal Access for deep brain lesions
Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery without fusion/instrumentation for cervical radiculopathy
Focused lumbar decompression for canal stenosis through unilateral approach without fusion/instrumentation

Dr. David G. Genecov

Craniofacial Surgeon

Director, International Craniofacial Institute

“Patients are, first and foremost, people. So that’s where my work begins: I treat every person with individual consideration to get a clear understanding of their specific circumstances. Once we’ve determined the appropriate treatment goals and methods, I apply my skills and experience to create both functional and aesthetic restoration. And as the field advances, I’m committed to ongoing improvement of my own skills as well, so that I can do whatever it takes to improve my patients’ quality of life.”

-David G. Genecov, MD.

“My life goal as a physician is to treat each patient with the same professional expertise, consideration and personal concern as I would my own family members. And my family is my most valued asset.”

–Dr. Carlos Raul Barcelo

Interests, Techniques and Training

Dr. Barcelo has proven expertise in the art and science of craniomaxillofacial surgery, with emphasis on aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, aesthetic and functional rhinology, clefts and jaw (orthognathic) surgery. In addition to his extensive graduate and post-graduate learning, he was also chosen for a 3-year fellowship with the World Craniofacial Foundation at Medical City Dallas Hospital, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Salyer.

Dr. Carlos Raul Barcelo

Craniofacial Surgeon

Medical Director, International Craniofacial Institute

“I am dedicated to restoring vision, preventing vision loss, and providing reconstructive options when necessary. We provide patients with a multidisciplinary approach, and a unique ability to take care of patients with orbital and eyelid disease. This allows us to manage these difficult and complex ophthalmologic problems for the benefit of our patients." Zev Shulkin, MD

Interests, Techniques and Training

A native of Dallas, Dr. Shulkin specializes in diseases of the eyelid and orbit In both children and adults. His interests include thyroid eye disease, the eye socket, eye muscle disorders, droopy eyelids, and tumors of the eyelid and ocular adnexa. His cross training as a neuro-ophthalmologist gives him a unique understanding of diseases of the orbit. Dr. Shulkin's unique and extensive training allows him to have an in depth understanding of both the functional and cosmetic needs of his patients.

Dr. J. Bradley McGowen, MD

Neurosurgeon

OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Ceatano Coimbra

Neurosurgeon

Interests, Techniques and Training

Dr. Genecov specializes in craniomaxillofacial surgery for children and adults with congenital and acquired malformations. With extensive training and experience in plastic surgery, he is particularly adept in restoring/achieving both function and aesthetics for patients in his care.

Dr. Genecov and his team use dimension computer planning and intraoperative surgical navigation to enhance their ability to treat complex and secondary cases.

A native of Dallas, Dr. Genecov is an internationally recognized expert in craniofacial surgery. Cleft lip and palate repair, distraction osteogenesis, hypertelorism and ear reconstruction are among his interests.

Speaking and Writing

Dr. Genecov lectures worldwide on all aspects of craniomaxillofacial and plastic/reconstructive surgery, publishes papers in national and international literature, and has authored four medical book chapters.

Education

Undergraduate degree with honors at the University of Texas
Medical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
General surgery residency at West Virginia University
Studied craniofacial surgery/plastic surgery with Dr. Louis Argenta at Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem
Fellowship with Dr. Kenneth Salyer at the International Craniofacial Institute (ICI) in Dallas
Dr. Genecov permanently joined the ICI team of surgeons in 1998. Dr. Genecov now serves as ICI Director.

Professional Qualifications

Board Certified Member and Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Board Certified Member of the American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA)
Member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS)
Member of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS)
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Member of the Council of Health Care Advisors (HCA)
Member of the Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Association (CLPCA)
Member of the Texas Medical Society (TMS) and Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)

IIn 2005, his unique aptitude for complex surgical problem-solving in craniofacial cases, together with his desire to help children with craniofacial differences, earned him the invitation to become a partner at the International Craniofacial Institute.

Speaking and Writing

Dr. Barcelo has written and published nearly a dozen journal articles over the past 18 years, covering craniomaxillofacial surgical techniques and topics in the areas of craniosynostosis, distraction osteogenesis, treatment of rare syndromes and bone generation. He has lectured nationally and internationally at more than a dozen national and international meetings, addressing topics such as Syndromal Craniosynostosis, Distraction Osteogenesis of the Facial Skeleton, and Compromised Airway in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Education

Graduated with honors from the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, 1980
Residency in General, Emergency and Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the Jalisco Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Guadalajara
Academic Instructor of Surgical Techniques at the University’s School of Medicine
Board certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1988
Assistant Professor at the Jalisco Institute
Residency Program Director at the Jalisco Institute, 1989 - 1993
Associate Professor to the Jalisco Institute’s program for General Reconstructive and Cleft Surgery, 1993-2003
Craniofacial Surgeon at the International Craniofacial Institute, 2003- Present

Professional Qualifications

Member of the American Medical Association (AMA)
Member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS)
Active Member of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS)
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS)
Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
Board Certified Member of the Mexican Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER)
Member of the Western Mexican Society of Plastic Surgery; President 1991-1993 (WMSPS)
Member of the JIPRS-José Guerrerosantos Educational Foundation; President 1999-2000
Member of the Texas Medical Society (TMS) and Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)
Medical Advisor for the World Craniofacial Foundation (WCF)
Member and Former Secretary of the Mexican Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (MBPRS)

Dr. Zev A. Shulkin

Ophthalmologist, International Craniofacial Institute

Dr. Shulkin devotes a significant portion of his time to surgical approaches to eye muscle disorders and can help patients who have disabling double vision or a wandering eye. He also performs cosmetic injectable treatments and cosmetic eyelid procedures to help his patients restore a more youthful appearance.

Speaking and Writing

Dr. Shulkin lectures on all aspects of orbital disease, strabismus, eye socket disorders, and he has authored several papers for national meetings and journals.

Education

Undergraduate degree at the University of Texas
Medical School at UT Southwestern
Internship at Baylor University Medical Center
Residency, UT Southwestern ophthalmology (3 years)
Fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Children's Medical Center in Dallas
Fellowship at UT Southwestern in neuro-ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Professional Qualifications

Board Certified Member of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
Member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Member of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology

Interests, Techniques and Training

Dr. Brad McGowan received his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He went on to complete his internship in general surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He returned to Dallas to complete his neurological surgery residency at UT Southwestern.

During his residency, Dr. McGowan spent additional time focusing on tumors of the brain and spinal cord, along with complex spinal instrumentation and reconstruction. Additionally, Dr. McGowan received comprehensive training in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.Dr. McGowan has provided neurosurgery services at Dallas Brain, Spine, and Skull Base Surgery since July of 2011.

Interests, Techniques and Training

extensive training in general, plastic, reconstructive, and craniofacial surgery. Although he is experienced in all aspects of craniofacial and plastic surgery for both children and adults, his particular areas of interest include syndromic and non-syndromic craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, ear reconstruction, ear well molding, and distraction osteogenesis.

Additionally, he is actively involved in collaborative research on cleft lip and palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency.

Dr. Beale has traveled internationally on several medical mission trips with LEAP Foundation, which provides free medical treatment and surgery for children with congenital and acquired craniofacial deformities.

Speaking and Writing

Throughout his career, Dr. Beale has researched and published numerous articles in peer reviewed medical journals and has presented his findings at medical meetings both locally and nationally. He has also authored book chapters on adult and pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Education

Dr. Beale earned his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia where he graduated cum laude. He then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. There, he was a member of the Surgery Honors Program, Admissions Committee, and was elected by his peers to the Arthur P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Society. Dr. Beale then completed general and plastic surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he was named Administrative Chief Resident and was a recipient of the Resident Excellence in Teaching Award for two consecutive years. Following his residency, Dr. Beale completed a fellowship in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at Medical City Dallas Children’s Hospital.

Professional Qualifications

Candidate Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member, American Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ASCFS)
Member, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA)
Member, Texas Medical Association (TMA)
Member, Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)

Dr. Evan W. Beale, MD

Craniofacial Surgeon

Dr. Joseph Beshay, MD

Neurosurgeon

Interests, Techniques and Training

Dr. Joseph Beshay received his medical degree from East Carolina University where he graduated with honors. He then completed internships in Internal Medicine, as well as, General Surgery at UT Southwestern. He went on to complete his residency in Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern and completed an infolded fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at the Semmes-Murphy clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Beshay was then recruited to the Faculty at UT Southwestern where he treated patients with various cranial and spinal diseases. He joined Dallas Brain, Spine & Skull Base Surgery in October 2012. His current interests include tumors of the brain and spine, minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction and epilepsy surgery.

In addition to surgical treatment of intracranial and spinal disease, Dr. Beshay has interest in neurological bleeding and its reversal. He has authored multiple publications in this area.

Dr. Beshay's clinical interests include:

Benign and malignant brain tumors
Neuroendoscopy
Epilepsy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Vascular Neurosurgery
Cranial & Spinal Trauma
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Reconstruction with an interest in C1-C2 and Occipito-Cervical junction disease