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Bruce M. Freedman, M.D., FACS
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Dr. Freedman, the medical director for our practice, graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his Plastic Surgery residency at St. Louis University and aesthetic surgery fellowship at New York University. Dr. Freedman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Freedman has practiced in Northern Virginia since 1989, served as Chief of the Plastic Surgery Division at Reston Hospital Center for five years, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University. With over 30 publications in medical journals and textbooks, Dr. Freedman continues to perform research and lecture nationally on the latest developments in cosmetic surgery. He is also an FDA approved investigator in the areas of silicone gel breast augmentation and wound healing.

Anesthesia services provided in our accredited McLean facility by Horizon Anesthesia. These board certified anesthesiologists provide a full spectrum of perioperative anesthesia care. www.horizonmds.com

Toral Balakrishnan, PA-C:
Toral is a board certified Physician Assistant with a strong interest in skin care and laser applications. She has co-authored several articles on collagen production and the treatment of sun-damaged skin. Toral also functions as a patient care coordinator and is responsible for pre-operative preparation and surgical scheduling.

Elizabeth O’Hara, BSN, RN:
Elizabeth received her nursing degree from George Mason University and is a licensed registered nurse. She is the operating room supervisor at Plastic Surgery Associates NVA and also participates in post operative patient care. She is currently investigating the role of anti-inflammatories in peri operative pain management.

Dayna Linton
is responsible for the day to day functioning of our Operating Room and assisting Drs. Freedman and Lindsey on all surgical procedures performed in our office. Dayna is also in charge of implementing protocols and policies that enable our Operating Room to meet the standards set by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. Dayna also has certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) as an Instructor for CPR making sure that all medical staff members remain current with AHA guidelines. In addition to these duties, Dayna is also an American Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator.

Margaret Schatteles
has over 20 years of experience in accounting and auditing. Margaret ensures that our patient accounts and finances are kept orderly and confidential.