Plastic Surgery Center

Dr. Verne Weisberg

Dr. Weisberg is board certified with two surgical specialties. His first board certification is in otolaryngology (ENT), after three years of training at the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Weisberg was then privileged to complete his plastic surgical residency at Yale University, after which he was invited to join the faculty. While a resident at Yale, Dr. Weisberg spent several months at New York University Medical Center and Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital where he studied aesthetic surgery. In 1987, Dr. Weisberg was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic) by Yale University, where he taught the general surgery and plastic surgery residents. During that time, he developed a love for clinical practice and cosmetic surgery, especially after having developed the first university-based aesthetic surgery practice on his own. The draw of private practice was, however, strong and he left the University to start his own practice in Portland, Maine. His motto has always been "good cosmetic surgery should be invisible."

Best of 2012 Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeonsSince that time (24 years ago) Dr. Weisberg has developed the premier Aesthetic Surgical Practice in northern New England. As a double-boarded surgeon, he is uniquely trained in all aspects of facial plastic surgery with a special-interest in rhinoplasty, both primary and revisional as well as face-lifting.

Dr. Weisberg enjoys performing the full variety of aesthetic plastic surgery, especially body contouring after weight loss as well as breast augmentation and lifting. Dr. Weisberg has been a pioneer in limited incisional surgery for reducing breasts, and has introduced cutting edge procedures and has written many articles on advanced techniques in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery.

"Portland, Maine is a hidden gem for aesthetic surgery. I have been able to develop a boutique style of practice with a unique Maine twist. While I have patients from all over the country as well as other countries, the New England patients are incredibly wonderful. It is a joy to be able to work with them."

EDUCATION
BS Biology
City University of New York
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
1970-1974

M.D.
State University of New York
Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
1976-1980

BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners 1981
American Board of Otolaryngology 1986
American Board of Plastic Surgery 1989
Certificate Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery 1994

MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Dr. John Cederna

Dr. Cederna completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Michigan and Northern Michigan University in 1978. He received his MD degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan in 1982. Five years of General Surgery training was accomplished at Mount Carmel Mercy Medical Center in Detroit from 1982-1987. His Plastic Surgery training was completed at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine after two additional years in 1989. He began his practice of Plastic Surgery in Maine in 1989.

Dr. Cederna was Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery (General Surgery) in 1988. He was Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery for added qualifications in Surgery of the Hand in 1992. He is currently certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery) 1991.

Dr. Cederna is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Skilled in many areas of plastic surgery, his particular interest is in facial surgery. Dr. Cederna is a board certified surgeon that performs a variety of plastic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, lifting, body contouring, tummy tucks, arm and flank lifting.

Dr. Cederna looks forward to seeing past patients again and continuing to meet the desires of new patients.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry
University of Michigan and Northern Michigan University
1978

M.D.
Wayne State University,
Detroit, MI
1982

BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Surgery (General Surgery) 1988
American Board of Plastic Surgery 1991
Certificate Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery 1992

MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Carrie Frederick

Dr. Carrie Frederick is a board certified anesthesiologist who has been specializing in anesthesia for out-patient and office based surgery centers for the last 20 years. She completed her medical training at the University Of Rochester School Of Medicine in New York and then moved to Portland, Maine to complete her residency in anesthesia.

In addition to practicing anesthesia, Dr. Frederick has been teaching at the University of New England, College of Health Professionals for the last six years. She is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in Anesthesia and the Interim Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Program. Dr. Frederick serves on the state of Maine PA Advisory committee, part of the state of Maine, Board of Registration in Medicine. She is also a guest lecturer at the College of Medicine and supervises UNE students, at all levels, during their clinical rotations.

She also has a particular interest in airway management and patient safety in the out-patient setting; and has been a consultant to the State of Maine EMS Board regarding airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Dr. Frederick has also helped several private surgery centers prepare for accreditation site visits.