Alfred Cohen, M.D.

Dr. Cohen is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American College of Surgeons and has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA. Dr. Cohen has been practicing facial plastic surgery for more than 20 years, in Beverly Hills, and continues to provide his patients with the highest level of surgical expertise available.

Dr. Cohen received a teaching award at UCLA and has had numerous publications in the field of facial plastic and head and neck surgery. He is on the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. It has long been his philosophy to provide the finest care and safest surgical skill and knowledge to his patients.

Flora Henry, R.N. – Patient Care Coordinator

Ms. Henry has been a registered nurse and has offered superior medical care to patients for over 20 years. She received her education in Montreal and shortly after relocated to Beverly Hills where she began her foundation as an expert provider in the aesthetic surgery field.

Her experience with facial plastic surgery patients has extended to all aspects of their care including: pre-operative instruction, operating room assistance to Dr. Cohen, immediate post-operative care and follow up attention to their needs. Her care and concern for patients has helped maintain long and trusting relationships with multiple patients throughout the years. She has worked closely with Dr. Cohen for the past 19 years and complements his philosophy in all realms of the practice. She is certified and has advanced training with the Reliant (TM) Fraxel laser. Her patients have found greater than expected results in the improvement of their fine lines, pigmentation imperfections and the generalized color and texture of their skin. Flora also assists patients with their skin care needs and can educate them as to the many anti-aging products that are available to them through the office.

Trista Schalkx, R.N. - Patient Care Coordinator

Ms. Schalkx has brought additional dimensions of nursing experience to the office. her background includes cosmetic dermatology with emphasis on aesthetics. She brings with her knowledge of several surgical lasers and advanced training and certification with the Radiant Fraxel (TM) laser technology. She has been trained in the administration of both Botox (TM) and Restylane (TM) and her experience complements Dr. Cohen's sense of aesthetics in this regard. Her area of expertise also includes operating room nursing with extensive experience in facial plastic procedures. She continues to provide our patients with the close interaction, knowledge and understanding they enjoy in both the pre and post-operative periods.

Barbara Smith – Office Manager

Ms. Smith’s training and background as a registered nurse is what sets her apart from other office managers and patient consultants. After 11 years in the nursing profession (including operating room experience) she expanded her career to include medical sales, working with surgeons, in the early 1980’s. After initially meeting Dr. Cohen in 1982 and ending her successful career in sales, she chose to join his staff in 1989.

Ms. Smith conducts all of the business aspects of his practice including coordination of post-operative care facilities and financial considerations. She has helped build these long-lasting relationships with patients for the last 15 years by offering absolute attention to their needs and desires. Today, she continues to stand among the best in consulting with patients and assuring that they have a complete understanding of all aspects of the pre- and post-surgical process.

Reception Staff

From the time you enter Camden Surgery Center, you are treated with the utmost privacy and respect. Your individuality, and specific needs, is of the utmost importance in your relationship with our entire staff.

The reception area is comfortably appointed and you will be, pleasantly, greeted by our receptionist. You will be asked to fill out some paperwork describing your surgical, medical and social background for Dr. Cohen’s records. This will help introduce you to Dr. Cohen and allow him to better understand your needs and the reasons you chose our office for your care.

Your privacy is respected from the moment you enter our practice. We will ask how you may be contacted and the numbers on which pertinent messages may be left. Both Camden Surgery Center and Dr. Cohen respect the provisions determined and outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Our reception staff has been fully trained to recognize any apprehensions you may have and you can depend upon them to assure your comfort while waiting to see Dr. Cohen. Parking is available within our building, as well as immediately adjacent to our offices in Beverly Hills (Complimentary) Parking Structure.

Anesthesiology

Dr. Cohen has always utilized the services of a board certified anesthesiologist for his surgical procedures. The administration of anesthesia, during his cases, is provided by General Anesthesia Services Partners. This group provides all the anesthesiology care for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor (MD) who has specialized in the administration of anesthesia. Since beginning his practice, Dr. Cohen has preferred to have a physician caring for your anesthesia needs during the surgery. You will awaken, in all likelihood, with little discomfort, nausea or residual anesthesia complaints. Their knowledge and familiarity with our procedures, further reduces the possibility of untoward, post-operative symptoms.

Operating Room Staff

Camden Surgery Center is understandably proud of the operating room and recovery room staff. The fully accredited, and licensed, 10,000 square foot outpatient surgery center is staffed by nurses who will care for you from the moment you arrive until you are safely on your way, following your procedure. Many patients return home with family or friends, while some choose to stay in an aftercare facility. Recommendations for these choices will be made in the course of your consultation.

As you arrive for your procedure, you will be greeted by one of our nurses who will admit you to the surgery center. You will be taken into a warmed, pre-operative waiting room where you will be assisted and prepared for the procedure. You will be speaking with Dr. Cohen and our anesthesiologist and greeted by the welcoming face of Flora Henry, Dr. Cohen’s nurse. She will be assisting Dr. Cohen throughout the course of the procedure.

Your relative, or friend, may remain with you until asked to leave by our nurse. The contact information for your family, or friend, will become part of our records. They may certainly call to check on your progress through out your time in our offices. You will be alert (and maybe a bit nervous) until you are escorted into the operating room suite.

The staff operating room nurse will remain with you to assist Dr. Cohen in any requests he may make during the procedure and will, in all likelihood, escort you into the recovery room following your procedure.

Recovery Room Staff

The recovery room is fully equipped with state of the art equipment and staffed by licensed personnel. Each of the five-bed recovery areas is individually equipped with all the monitoring devices suited to assure your safety and comprehensive care during your 2-3 hour stay. Although often the first voice you will hear when you begin to regain consciousness is that of Dr. Cohen, the nurses are close at hand to respond to any needs or questions you may have during this time. You will be able to communicate with them and they often receive complementary thank you notes from patients who have rested comfortably, reassured by their constant attention.

The recovery room personnel will be your link to your family and friends in assuring them of your uneventful recovery. Arrangements with the aftercare facility, should you be going to one, will be coordinated by our recovery room staff. The appropriate time will be decided upon for your discharge from our facility. Dr. Cohen remains in the office throughout your recovery and will make the final decision as to your readiness to be discharged.