Faculty

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Joseph Banno, MD

Dr. Joseph Banno is a board-certified urologist and the clinical education director for Specialty MED Training. He is also a clinical instructor of urology at the U of I College of Medicine and senior partner of Midwest Urological Group, both in Central Illinois. He is co-founder of the Sexual Health and Treatment Center in Illinois and is one of the top prosthetic surgeons in the U.S. His clinical research includes, hypothermia of the prostate, penile rehabilitation, efficacy of PRP, shockwave therapy, erectile dysfunction, and female urinary incontinence.

Joseph Banno was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Illinois Benedictine College where he majored in Biology and Biochemistry. Upon receiving his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, he began his surgical residency at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. His training continued in urology at the University of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Banno Urology offers unique training and clinical protocols for practitioners who want to implement Platelet-Rich Plasma, Shockwave Therapy, Testosterone Therapy, and Penile Implants into their practice.

“Training physicians in Platelet Rich Plasma techniques is the easy part. The real work is building patient awareness, staff training, marketing and implementation. That’s where the Specialty MED Training team can help!” Dr. Joseph Banno

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Lisa Vuich, MD

Dr. Lisa Vuich is an anti-aging and regenerative expert and founder of Renew MediSpa in Windham, NH. Dr. Vuich graduated from Tufts University in 1988 and Tufts University School of Medicine in 1992. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at St. Vincent Hospital (University of Massachusetts affiliate) in 1995 and was Chief Medical Resident there from 1995 to 1996.

She is board certified by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and is a member of the American Med Aesthetic Association, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the International Fellowship in Advanced Aesthetic Science and the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease. She has also trained in England under Prof. Bob Khanna in advanced injection techniques and thread lifting.

She is a Key Opinion Leader for several aesthetic device companies and is a founding member of the Bridging Biosciences Advisory Board, which is working to develop new technologies for quality control and outcomes measurements for cell therapies such as platelet-rich plasma. Dr. Vuich is a national educator for Specialty MED Training, where she perfects specific techniques and protocols to train physicians.

“When I first started aesthetics back in 2005 I attended large group courses on topics such as laser and injectables. Some were good, some were not so good. What usually failed the most was the hands-on opportunities in these large venues. It’s hard to keep that organized with a big group, coordinate models, have everything flow smoothly, and get everyone comfortable with new skills. Once I switched over to small group and even individual trainings my skills skyrocketed. At Renew, we offer small group training to create a truly “boutique” experience for our attendees.” Dr. Lisa Vuich

Emilia Ripoll, MD

Emilia Ripoll, MD

Dr. Emilia Ripoll has practiced urology and urologic oncology in the Denver metro area for more than 25 years.

Born in Barcelona, Spain and educated in the United States, Dr. Ripoll blends the best of European and American medicine. She graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with honors, did her residency and post-doctorate fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, and received her medical acupuncture training at UCLA.

As an American Urological Association Foundation Scholar, Dr. Ripoll researched genetic predisposition and the role of proto-oncogenes in the development of prostate cancer.

“As a physician, I help patients navigate our modern healthcare maze by matching their needs (and desires) with the medical options that best fit their condition. From traditional evidence-based medicine to well-established complimentary medicine, we pursue the modalities that allow me to correct the root causes of their disease — and encourage them to become active partners in their own well being. This is what I call, “Medicine Reimagined.” It is a synergy between the patient and practitioner that creates the type of healing environment that leads to lasting health and wellness.” Dr. Emilia Ripoll

Tali Arviv, MD

Dr. Tali Arviv is an anti-aging and regenerative expert and founder of Arviv Medical Aesthetics in both Miami and Tampa, FL. She is board-certified in internal medicine and specializes in aesthetic medicine. She graduated with honors from the University of South Florida with her Bachelor’s in Biology and from Ross University with her Medical Degree. She completed her residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Arviv attends the American Academy of Anti-Aging where she completed her training in advanced injectable techniques, allowing her to become an expert injector in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, Sculptra and Kybella. She has an artistic eye and uses her injectables to enhance your natural beauty. She has also trained many physicians and healthcare providers in the art of injectables. Dr. Arviv is the Medical Director of the Beauty and Health Institute and has over 10 years of experience in laser technology. She specialized in laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, IPL, tattoo removal, and vein treatment. She also received a certification in liposuction and fat grafting from the American Association of Aesthetics Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Arviv has incorporated bio-identical hormone replacement into her practice, as well as PRP and Shockwave Therapy for both Male and Female Sexual Wellness. She encourages patients to look at themselves from the inside out and consider all of the factors that are important to their health.

Marissa Magsino, MD

Dr. Marissa Magsino practices preventive and functional medicine with a special focus on sexual wellness in her Orlando, Florida-based practice. She is devoted to helping women and men overcome health challenges associated with aging utilizing an integrated approach to optimal wellness.

In her practice she embraces revolutionary techniques using Geneveve RF treatments for vaginal rejuvenation and platelet rich plasma (PRP) for sexual wellness for both men and women. These advanced regenerative treatments promote true cellular rejuvenation and improve serious conditions including urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness, diminished sexual pleasure, lichen sclerosis, erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease.

Born in and educated in the Philippines, Dr. Magsino earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Philippines and earned her medical degree from University of the East (UERM) in Quezon, P.I. She has completed advanced fellowship training and certification in sexual health medicine, functional and regenerative medicine and Medicinal Cannabis through the American Academy of Functional and Regenerative Medicine (A4M).

George Shapiro, MD

Dr. Shapiro has been a practicing physician for 28 years, specializing in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Age Management Medicine. His career in medicine began in 1988 when he graduated from New York Medical College. An internship and residency then followed at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, after which Dr. Shapiro completed a fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1994, focusing on Cardiovascular Disease Management, including Congestive Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation.
Dr. Shapiro was the recipient of the 10th Annual Alan P. Mintz, M.D. Award, for Clinical Excellence in Age Management Medicine, as he has become known nationwide as an expert in age management medicine, and leads one of the most prominent age management practices in the country as president of Cenegenics New York City.
Always challenged by the need for innovative medicine, Dr. Shapiro has patented medical devices as well as explored and innovated new medical protocols. He has long been known as one of New York’s foremost cardiologists, specializing in regenerative medicine and improving longevity, including the genomics of cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure.
Affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital and an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor in Clinical Medicine at New York Medical College, Dr. Shapiro is active in 13 medical societies, has been a speaker for the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) group for many years, and is a long-standing member of the AMMG Conference Planning Committee. Dr. Shapiro was named a 2018 Top Doctor in New York City.