Aesthetic Partners has promoted three physicians to national leadership roles to strengthen its clinical infrastructure and support network practices.
Aesthetic Partners has promoted three physicians to national leadership roles to strengthen its clinical infrastructure and support network practices. John Wakelin, MD, FACS, has been named Chief Medical Officer; Jason Pozner, MD, will serve as Chief Innovation Officer; and Jeff Birchall, MD, becomes Director of Scientific Education and Provider Development.
Expanded Clinical Support Structure
According to the company, these appointments reflect its “clinician-first” approach and are aimed at enhancing support for both existing practices and potential future partners within its portfolio.
Aesthetic Partners is a platform that acquires and partners with private aesthetic and plastic surgery practices—providing operational support, education, capital partnership opportunities, and centralized resources. The company also operates Aesthetic Partners Research, a clinical research division that conducts Phase II–IV trials in aesthetics, plastic surgery, dermatology, and functional medicine.
As Chief Medical Officer, Wakelin, a board-certified plastic surgeon, will oversee clinical governance, safety protocols, and ethical standards across all Aesthetic Partners brands. Wakelin is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Pozner will lead efforts to identify and integrate new technologies and treatments across the platform in his role as Chief Innovation Officer. Meanwhile, Birchall will lead AP Academy, providing peer-to-peer education and continuous training for providers throughout the network as Director of Scientific Education and Provider Development.
Leadership Commentary
“We are not in the business of simply acquiring practices; we are in the business of empowering the brilliant clinicians who built them,” said Courtney Ellenbogen, CEO of Aesthetic Partners. “Today’s announcement is an important piece of that commitment. We are investing in a fantastic clinical team to lead, mentor, innovate, and provide the robust support system that allows medical professionals to focus on what they do best: delivering extraordinary patient outcomes.”
Pozner added, “AP is building a true clinical powerhouse. This team provides the scaffolding for our next wave of growth and serves as a magnet for the best of the best in this industry. If you are an ambitious practice owner who values clinical excellence above all, we have built this for you.”
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