Dr. Nirav Savalia

EDUCATION
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE- P. A. Doctorate of Medicine , 1998

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-P.A. Accelerated Six Year Combined B.S./M.D. Program, 1994

PLASTIC SURGERY TRAINING
CHIEF RESIDENT, 2005 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center N.Y.

RESIDENT, 2004 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center N.Y.
GENERAL SURGERY TRAINING
CHIEF RESIDENT, 2003 N ew Jersey Medical School University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey N.J.

RESIDENT, GENERAL SURGERY, 1999-2002 New Jersey Medical School University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey N.J.

INTERN, GENERAL SURGERY, 1998 New Jersey Medical School University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey N.J.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons Candidate for Membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons American College of Surgeons - Associate Fellow

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Nov. 2006	Dr. Savalia was a presenter and judge at the South Asian Beauty and Fashion Show Pageant on November 10, 2006 on the prestigious ship, Queen Mary. This presentation is the spirit of India's 15th year anniversary- a red carpet event for the Jagriti Charity. Opening Ceremony and winner crowned by Steven Seagal. This exciting show will air on Sahara One Television.
2006	28_^th Annual Meeting of the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons Speaker and Panelist on Dermal Fillers-New Techniques
PLASTIC SURGERY RESIDENCY
2004-2006	Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Medical Students
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY
2004	Award for Outstanding Performance on ABSITE Examination
2003	Award for Outstanding Performance on ABSITE Examination
2002	Award for Outstanding Performance on ABSITE Examination
2001	Award for Outstanding Performance on ABSITE Examination
MEDICAL SCHOOL
1997-Present	Hobart Amory Hare Honor Medical Society Jefferson Medical College ’s oldest honor society
1996	Association of Pathology Chairs Honor Society Top 10% of students in Pathology
UNDERGRADUATE
1996	Graduate with Distinction
1992-1994	Eberly College of Science Academic Honors
1992-1994	Dean’s List, 5/6 semesters


RESEARCH
RESEARCH FELLOW, 2000 New Jersey Medical School NJ Vascular Research Laboratory

SUMMER RESEARCH STUDENT, 1995 Jefferson Medical College Thomas Jefferson University Division of Cardiology
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Sanchez FA, Savalia NB, Duran RG, Lal BK, Boric MP, Duran WN. Functional Significance of Differential eNOS Translocation, May 2005, Article in press.
2. Savalia NB, Patel M, Strauch B. Medial Thigh Lift: Eliminating the Vertical Scar. In Progress Department of Plastic Surgery Montefiore Medical Center Discussing a technique of medial thigh lift in massive weight loss patients which avoids a vertical incision in the medial thigh.
3. Savalia NB, Kim E, Bale A. Perceptions and Motivations regarding Body Contour Surgery after Bariatric Surgery. In Progress Department of General Surgery University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Developed this project independently, submitted and obtained IRB approval.
4. Sanchez FA, Savalia NB, Lal BK, Boric MP, Duran WN. Functional Significance of Differential eNOS Translocation, Apr 2006, AJP
5. Savalia NB, Zapiach L, Pappas PJ, Hobson R, Duran WJ. Microvascular eNOS translocation, NO release and vasodilation induced by acetylcholine in vivo, Jun 2003, Poster Presentation. Annual Resident Research Day University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
6. Savalia NB, Zapiach L, Pappas PJ, Hobson R, Duran WJ. Microvascular eNOS translocation, NO release and vasodilation induced by acetylcholine in vivo, Jun 2001, submitted to AJP. Division of Vascular Surgery University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Initiated this project, developed and refined protocols for western blots, cell cultures, immunostaining, and confocal fluoroscopy. Resultant data led to successful application for NIH grant for further study.
7. Savalia NB, Frieman B. Epidemiological Factors associated with Bilateral Rotator Cuff Tears,Dec 1995. Department of Orthopedic Surgery Jefferson Medical College Extensive chart review to identify factors associated with bilateral rotator cuff tears.
8. Consigny P, Savalia NB. Local Delivery of Heparin using multi-channel angioplasty balloon catheters for prevention of intimal thickening after angioplasty in rabbits, Jan 1995. Department of Cardiology Jefferson Medical College Entailed performing balloon angioplasty with simultaneous heparin delivery on iliac vessels of rabbits.
9. Consigny P, Savalia NB. In-Vitro testing of endothelial cell adherence to various matrices under low pressure-high flow states, Jan 1995. Department of Cardiology Jefferson Medical College Tested adherence of cultured rabbit endothelial cells to various matrices in vitro.
GRAND ROUNDS PRESENTATIONS
1. Savalia NB. Cutaneous Melanoma, Current Staging and Management, Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey , Newark , N.J. , Dec 5, 2003 .
2. Savalia NB. Thoraco-abdominal Trauma, Grand Rounds, Division of Trauma and Critical Care, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey , Newark , N.J. , Oct 14, 2003 .
3. Savalia NB. Lower Extremity Vascular Trauma, Grand Rounds, Division of Trauma and Critical Care, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey , Newark , N.J. , Jun 17, 2003 .
4. Savalia NB. Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, St. Michael’s Medical Center , Newark , N.J. , Feb 19, 2003 .
5. Savalia NB. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, St. Michael’s Medical Center , Newark , N.J. , Feb 2, 1999 .
6. Savalia NB. Signaling mechanisms of eNOS in the regulation of microvascular permeability and flow, Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey , Newark , N.J. , Jun 21, 2000 .
7. Savalia NB. Signaling mechanisms of eNOS in the regulation of microvascular permeability and flow, Benjamin Rush Society, Annual Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey , Newark , N.J. , May 10, 2000.
8. Savalia NB. Tendon Transfer Surgery in Ulnar Nerve Palsy, Grand Rounds, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey , Newark , N.J. , 1999.