Education

01/2019 - 01/2020	American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship General and Facial Cosmetic Surgery
07/2016 - 07/2017	Cleveland Clinic Florida Chief Resident Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency
07/2014 - 07/2016	Cleveland Clinic Florida Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency
07/2013 - 07/2014	University of New Mexico Chief Resident General Surgery Residency
07/2010 - 07/2013	University of New Mexico General Surgery Residency
07/2009 - 07/2010	University of New Mexico General Surgery Internship
07/2005 - 07/2009	Ponce School of Medicine Medical Degree
07/2001 - 07/2005	North Carolina State University Park Scholar & Cum Laude Graduate
08/1994 - 07/2001	Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami, Florida

Faculty Appointments

06/2020	Assistant Professor Department of Surgery Larkin Community Hospital
01/2020	Assistant Professor Department of Surgery Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
12/2020	Assistant Professor Department of Surgery Lake Erie College of Medicine

Professional Committee Appointment

10/2020 - 10/2021

Leadership Development Committee Member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Research Experience

07/2020	Wong A, Selsky A, Zuriarrain A. Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Gluteal Fat Grafting. AJCS. 2020
06/2020	Morgan J, Rodriguez M, Zuriarrain A, Bursac Z. Prospective study to identify the presence and prevalence of personality traits and other influences relevant to cosmetic surgery interest, patient selection and surgical outcome in a diverse aesthetic surgery practice. Int Res J Med Med Sci. 2020
06/2020	Wong A, Selsky A, Zuriarrain A. Potential Advantages of Wireless Ultrasound-Guided. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Pain Control Post-Abdominoplasty. AJCS. 2020
05/2017	Bauermeister A, Zuriarrain, A, Earle S, Medina M. Impact of Continuous Two Team Approach in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017
04/2016	Goldberg J, Zuriarrain, A, Brooks C. Pedicled Breast Flap for Soft Tissue Coverage of a Forearm Blast Injury. PRS GO. 2016.
02/2016	Bauermeister A, Zuriarrain, A, Newman M. Reduction Mammaplasty with Superomedial Pedicle Technique: A Retrospective Review of 726 Consecutive Breast Reductions. Manuscript submitted for publication.
08/2015	Bauermeister A, Zuriarrain, A, Newman M. 3D Printing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review. Ann Plast Surg. 2015.
04/2015	Zuriarrain, A, Newman M, Kusuma S. Safety in high-volume hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection with Perlane® for facial rejuvenation. Manuscript submitted for publication.
02/2015	Zuriarrain, A. Safety in high-volume hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection with Perlane® for facial rejuvenation. American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Boston, MA. Podium presentation.
01/2015	Zuriarrain, A. Safety in high-volume hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection with Perlane® for facial rejuvenation. Aesthetica Symposium. 1st Annual Conference of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Las Vegas, NV. Podium Presentation.
01/2015	Zuriarrain, A. Safety in high-volume hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection with Perlane® for facial rejuvenation. 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Amelia Island, FL. Poster presentation.
03/2015	Zuriarrain, A. Safety in high-volume hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection with Perlane® for facial rejuvenation. Cleveland Clinic Florida Resident and Fellow Research Competition. Weston, FL. Poster presentation.
06/2015	Zuriarrain, A, Bauermeister A, Newman M. Breast Reconstruction: Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques. New York, N.Y.: Springer; 2015.
05/2011	Zuriarrain, A, Shay A, Demarest, G. The sentinel placement of an open abdomen negative pressure therapy unit. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2011; 2: 4-5.
04/2011	Zuriarrain, A, Bocklage T, Rajput A. Pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas in a 17-yearold girl. JCO. 2011; 395-396.
08/2006	Henry Ford Hospital Summer Fellowship Student Research/Surgical Experience

Current Certifications

12/2021	Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
11/2021	Board-Certified Facial Cosmetic Surgeon, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
11/2021	Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
11/2021	Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, American Board of Plastic Surgery
10/2019	Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Surgeons
05/2017	Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
04/2017	Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
11/2014	Board-Certified General Surgeon, American Board of Surgery
05/2014	Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons
03/2013	SPY Elite System Training, Life Cell Corporation
02/2013	Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Certificate, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

Medical Licenses

11/2018 - 01/2021

Florida Medical Board; Medical Doctor License #ME 121702

Hospital Privileges

2017	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Baptist Hospital, Miami, FL South Miami Hospital, Miami, FL

Professional Development

2023	American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, National Meeting, Austin, TX
2022	American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, National Meeting, San Diego, CA
2021	American Society of Plastic Surgeons, National Meeting, Virtual
2020	American Society of Plastic Surgeons Oral Board Preparation Course.
2020	54th Annual Baker Gordon Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Miami, FL
2019	American College of Surgeons, National Meeting, San Francisco, CA
2017	American Society of Plastic Surgeons, National Meeting. Orlando, FL
2017	American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. National Meeting. San Diego, CA.
2017	Clinical Insights on Lasers in Aesthetics, Educational Course by Sciton. Miami, FL
2016	Advances in Aesthetics: A Global Treatment Approach to Optimizing Patient Outcomes. Hands-on workshop focusing on the use of fillers and neuromodulators for aesthetic enhancement. Boca Raton, FL.
2016	AO North America, Hand and Wrist Comprehensive Management Course. Orlando, FL
2016	American Society of Plastic Surgeons Board Preparation Course. Chicago, IL
2016	50th Annual Baker Gordon Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Miami, FL
2015	American Society of Plastic Surgeons. National Meeting. Boston, MA.
2015	AO North America, Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. Chicago, IL
2015	Cleveland Clinic Florida Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Symposium. Weston, FL
2015	American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Aesthetica Symposium. Las Vegas, NV
2015	58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Amelia Island, FL
2015	49th Annual Baker Gordon Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Miami, FL
2015	AO North America, Hand and Wrist Fracture Management Course, Rush University, Chicago, IL
2015	American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Basic Maxillofacial Principles and Techniques Course, University of Miami School of Medicine. Miami, FL
2014	The Artistry behind the Science: Aesthetic Medicine Advanced Facial Rejuvenation Course
2012	Residents as Educators course, winner of resident essay competition, UNM Hospital
2012	Evidence based medicine course for surgical residents, UNM Hospital
2012	Surgical Solutions Symposium on Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with on-site cadaver dissection. Life Cell Corp.
2011	Surgical Solutions Symposium on Breast Reconstruction with on-site cadaver dissection. Life Cell Corp.
2009	University of Texas-Southwestern: 2nd Annual Plastic Surgery Current Concepts in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Symposium with on-site cadaver dissection.
2008	American College of Surgeons (Puerto Rico Chapter). Annual Meeting
2004	National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation: 11th Annual Conference
2003	National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation: 10th Annual Conference, "Educating the Future of EMS"
2002	National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation: 9th Annual Conference, "Professionalism within Collegiate EMS"
2002	Student National Medical Association: 37th Annual Conference, "Closing the Gap: Achieving Social Balance in Health"

Leadership and Honors

2021	Recipient of the Robert F. Jackson, MD Award for achieving the highest score on the oral board examination for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
2019	Top 10 Plastic Surgeon, National Academy of Plastic Surgeons.
2019	"10 Best" plastic surgeons in the State of Florida for patient satisfaction, American Institute of Plastic Surgeons.
2016	"10 Best" plastic surgeons in the State of Florida for patient satisfaction, American Institute of Plastic Surgeons.
2012	American Society for Surgery of the Hand, winner of the national scholarship competition to attend the 67th annual meeting and 30th annual residents and fellows conference. Chicago, IL
2011	University of New Mexico Hospital, Winner of the Annual Resident Research Day Award for best case report
2010	University of New Mexico Hospital, Winner of the Annual Resident Research Day Award for best case report
2009 - 2010	University of New Mexico Hospital, Resident physician member of the Task Force on Institutional Professionalism
2008 - 2009	Ponce School of Medicine, Student Member of the LCME Medical School Accreditation Committee; appointed by the President and Dean.
2008 - 2009	Ponce School of Medicine, Student Member of the Institutional Integrity Committee; appointed by the President and Dean.
2007 - 2010	Ponce School of Medicine, Student Member of the Admissions Committee; one of two medical students appointed by the President and Dean.
2007 - 2008	Ponce School of Medicine, Founding Member of the Surgical Education Interest Group.
2007 - 2008	Ponce School of Medicine, Founding Member and President of the Professional Medical Fraternity Alpha Kappa Pi
2007 - 2008	Ponce School of Medicine, Students Helping Students 2nd Year Representative, Elected position
2006 - 2009	Ponce School of Medicine, Vice-President of the Student Council, Elected position
2006	Henry Ford Hospital Summer Clinical/Research Fellow, Henry Ford Hospital Department of Surgery
2005 - 2008	Ponce School of Medicine, Public Relations Chairman of the Student Council, Elected Position
2004	University of Miami School of Medicine, Summer Minority Student Health Careers Motivation Program, University of Miami School of Medicine
2003 - 2004	North Carolina State University Standing Committee on Student Health, Student Representative
2003	PSI CHI-The National Honor Society in Psychology, NC State University Chapter
2002	The Order of 30 & 3, NC State University Honor Society
2002	Duke University Summer Pre-Medical Biomedical Sciences Institute, Duke University School of Medicine
2002	Minority Scholar, NCSU Multicultural Student Affairs
2001 - 2005	Park Scholar; selected during a national competition to receive a full scholarship to North Carolina State University. Award based on leadership and academic achievement.
2001-2002	Founder and President, NCSU Emergency Medical Services Organization
1999	Ambassador for South Florida to Hugh O'Brien Youth (HOBY) World Leadership Congress.
1999	Cited for Leadership and Community Service in The Miami Herald Newspaper
1999	Recipient of the Junior Class Leadership Award, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Work History

01/17-Present	Zuri Plastic Surgery, Owner and Attending Plastic Surgeon, Miami, FL
07/14-07/17	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident Physician, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Florida.
07/09 - 07/14	General Surgery Resident Physician, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
08/02 - 06/05	Emergency Medical Technician, REX Healthcare Emergency Department, Raleigh, North Carolina.
08/01 - 10/01	Emergency Room Technician, Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida.

Volunteer Service

2022 - Present	Boy Scouts Den Leader, Pack 840
2017 - Present	Physician mentor for local high school students interested in a career in medicine. Students come from Belen Jesuit Prep, Lourdes, Ransom, Carrollton, and Palmer Trinity.
2014 - 2017	Cleveland Clinic Physician Mentor- Served as a mentor to medical students and general surgery residents.
2012 - 2014	UNM Hospital Physician Mentor- Served as a mentor to college students for those interested in a career in healthcare. Students from the University of New Mexico became volunteers at UNM Hospital and were allowed to shadow me and my colleagues to allow for exposure to the realities of what it's like to be a surgeon.
2012 - 2013	Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers- Certified my Labrador retriever as a therapy dog. Guinness and I would visit patients, once a month, at different nursing homes as well as at the UNM Children's Hospital.
2007 - 2009	Students Helping Students- This organization was created at Ponce School of Medicine in order to address the needs of the student body. I gave lectures on USMLE Step 1 techniques and shared important tips on improving the medical school academic experience.
2006 - 2009	Amor Que Sana (Love That Heals)-This is a free clinic that offers food, clothing, needle exchange, and medications for the indigent of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The individuals are mainly IV drug users and homeless. I served in the capacity as a medical student during my years in Ponce School of Medicine helping out mainly with the clinical aspects of the project.
2002 - 2005	NCSU Emergency Medical Services Organization- Created the organization in the fall of 2001 to provide college students the opportunity to become certified as emergency medical technicians as well as provide their services at university events.
2001 - 2004	Raleigh Rescue Mission-Assisted the organization with providing basic medical attention to the homeless living in downtown Raleigh, NC.
2001	NCSU EMS Middle School Service Project-Created and helped implement a middle school first aid awareness program to educate children in basic first aid techniques.
1998 - 2000	Belen Jesuit Missions- Participated in several missions of mercy to the Dominican Republic
1998 - 1999	Miami Children's Hospital- High school volunteer assistant to Dr. Ana Duarte in her pediatric dermatology clinic.
1997	Key Club-Florida Network of Youth and Family Services (Miami Bridge Center) - Mentored runaway teens, helping them develop coping skills. Hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at the center.
1996	Key Club- Iodine Deficiency Disorder (I.D.D.) Project- Chaired committee and raised $10,000 through fundraisers for the project, which helped create awareness of iodine deficiency in developing countries around the world.

Current Memberships

American College of Surgeons

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish

Personal

Born in Miami, Florida. Married

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Current Certifications

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Work History

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Education & Training

Professional Highlights

Education

Faculty Appointments

Professional Committee Appointment

Research Experience

Current Certifications

Medical Licenses

Hospital Privileges

Professional Development

Leadership and Honors

Work History

Volunteer Service

Current Memberships

Languages

Personal

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