Michael Obeng

Michael K. Obeng (born 1973) is a Ghanaian plastic surgeon and television personality.[1] Obeng currently practices in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[1] He is known for his appearances on the E! television network reality show "Second Wives Club" and for his work with former Baywatch star Donna D'Errico.[2]

Obeng interviewed by Princess Halliday in 2016

Early life and education

Obeng was born in Ghana in 1973.[3] At age 15, he met medical professionals from Operation Smile, who helped a neighbor whose husband had thrown acid on her face by providing her with scar revision therapy.[4] When asked about this experience, Obeng stated " That, coupled with the premature death of my mother and grandmother due to complications of decubitus ulcer, propelled me to seek a career as a physician and a plastic surgeon...".[4]

At age 20, Obeng immigrated to the United States with less than $200 to attend undergrad at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.[4] Obeng would graduate magna cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry and received his M.D. degree from the University of Texas Medical School.[5] Obeng also received a fellowship to Harvard Medical School, specializing in hand, wrist and microneurovascular surgery.[3] In 2016, Obeng gave the commencement address at his alma mater Midwestern State University.[6]

Career

In 2015, Obeng and his then wife Veronika,[7] agreed to participate in the E! reality television series Second Wives Club.[8] In 2016, Obeng filed a lawsuit towards E! and their parent company NBCUniversal seeking an injunction barring the network from airing the episodes that include him and his children.[9][10]

In 2018, Obeng made national headlines for successfully performing forehead reduction surgery.[11] Obeng was covered extensively by Inside Edition, MSN and AOL.[11][12][13] In 2019, Obeng again made headlines for successfully performing the once-controversial rib removal surgery on Justin Jedlica.[14]

Obeng has served a plastic surgery consultant for a variety of print and television publications such as the Inquisitr in regards to socialite Kim Kardashian's facial structure changes throughout her career.[15]

Philanthropy

In 2008, Obeng started the non-profit R.E.S.T.O.R.E.[16] This organization provides free reconstructive surgery and medical services to children and adults in African countries with disfiguring deformities from birth, accidents and diseases.[17] R.E.S.T.O.R.E. has successfully completed over 500 surgeries since its inception.[16] Obeng has donated more than $300,000 to this cause.[18]

In 2013, Obeng won the NAACP Humanitarian Award for his work with R.E.S.T.O.R.E alongside Vanessa Williams, Loretta Devine, and Maxine Anderson.[19]

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References
  1. "U.S. News and World Report Profile: Dr. Michael K. Obeng". U.S. News and World Report. 11 August 2015.
  2. "Beauty Undercover - Donna D'Errico". beautyundercover.com. 11 May 2017.
  3. Alcorn, William (2010-02-15). "Valley doctor plans mission to Ghana to RESTORE hope". vindy.com.
  4. Hornik, Susan L. (2016-07-21). "Interview with Dr. Michael K. Obeng - R.E.S.T.O.R.E." Zwivel. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  5. "Dr. Michael K. Obeng, M.D. | SecondOpinionExpert". www.secondopinionexpert.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  6. "Physician, Alumnus Obeng to Speak at MSU Commencement". texomashomepage.com. 2016-05-10.
  7. "Second Wives Club: Meet The Cast". eonline.com.
  8. Pedersen, Erik (2017-02-02). ""Ridiculed" Plastic Surgeon Sues E! & NBCUniversal To Have His 'Second Wives' Appearances Shelved". deadline.com.
  9. Maddaus, Gene (2017-02-02). "Plastic Surgeon Sues to Block Airing of 'Humilating' E! Reality Show". variety.com.
  10. Mooney, Paula (2017-04-03). "Second Wives Club E! Reality Show Sued by Husband Claiming Fakery: Hollywood Cast Premieres May 4". inquisitr.com.
  11. "Woman Unhappy With Forehead Size Gets Surgery". www.aol.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  12. "Why This Woman Is Having Forehead Reduction Surgery". Inside Edition. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  13. "Woman Unhappy With Forehead Size Gets Reduction Surgery". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  14. Phillips, Lawrence (2019-01-22). "Beverly Hills Celebrity Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Michael K. Obeng, is changing the "SNATCHED" waist game - rib removal". einnews.com.
  15. Hutchinson, Emily (2017-02-17). "Kim Kardashian Accused Of Using Paris Robbery To Get Plastic Surgery". Inquisitr.com.
  16. "Restore Worldwide Foundation With Dr. Michael K. Obeng". KTLA. 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  17. Nxumalo, Phindile. "Plastic Surgeon to the Stars Begins Yearly Africa Tour To Restore Hope To Patients with Disfiguring Deformities". amediagency.com.
  18. "Plastic Surgeon To The Stars Begins Yearly Africa Tour". africa.com. 2019-04-05.
  19. "Humanitarian Dr. Michael K. Obeng joins Vanessa Williams, Loretta Devine, Peter Wise and Dr. Maxine Anderson As Awards Recipients". prnewswire.com. 2013-10-30.
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