Credentials- Biography for Doctor Benien

Over 30 Years
of Surgical
Excellence

Paul F. Benien, Jr., D.O. and Michell Cohn, D.O.

9617 S. Pennsylvania - Oklahoma City, OK 73159 - Phone: 405-691-3111 - email

Paul Benien Jr., D.O., F.A.C.O.S., F.A.A.C.S.

Biographical Summary

Paul F. Benien, Jr., D.O., founder and president of the Cosmetic Surgery Center of Oklahoma, is board certified by The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and is a Full Fellow Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Paul F. Benien is on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He also serves on the Oklahoma Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

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Dr. Paul F. Benien, Jr. has been practicing in Cosmetic Surgeries since 1986. An Oklahoma native, he received his undergraduate degree from OU. He received his D.O. degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Benien served in the military and completed his surgical training at Dallas Forth Worth Medical Center. He has completed multiple fellowships in cosmetic surgeries and presently limits his practice to the specialty of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Benien has made numerous appearances on television and radio talk shows and is considered a leader in the field of cosmetic surgery. He has been on the adjunct faculty of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and a past president of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Premedical Background
1962	University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts - (B.A)
Medical Education
1962 - 1966	Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Des Moines, Iowa D.O. Degree, 1966
Internship
1966 - 1967	Tulsa Regional Medical Center Tulsa, Oklahoma
Residency
1970 - 1974	Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center Grand Prairie / Arlington, TX General Surgery
Military Service
1967 - 1970	Captain, USA Medical Corps / Vietnam Veteran

Board Certification	American Osteopathic Board of Surgery American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Medical Licensure	Oklahoma - June 1967 to Present Missouri - 1966 - 1974
Academic Appointments
1979 - 1995	Part - time Adjunct Clinical Faculty and Lectures in Surgery Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine Tulsa, Oklahoma
AFFILIATIONS
1967 - PRESENT	American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Board of Trustees
1987 - Present	American Society of Liposuction Surgery
1992 - Present	International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons
1985 - 1992	Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Board of Trustees
1994 - Present 1978 - Present	AOA - American Osteopathic Association OOA - Oklahoma Osteopathic Association OOA - Continuing Education Committee South Central District of Oklahoma Osteopathic Association American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
1976-1978	Board of Directors of AMCARE
1983-1989	Board of Oklahoma PSRO and PRO
SPECIALTY
1974 - 1993	General Surgery - American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
1986 - Present	Cosmetic Surgery - American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

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