Our team

ELEMENT EIGHT products were developed by a world renowned team of scientists and surgeons who have spent over a decade developing its proprietary oxygen delivery systems.

UNRIVALED SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE

Our team of scientists, dermatologists, spine surgeons and trauma surgeons are all MD’s or PhD’s and some are both MD-PhD’s. Together we hold more than 120 medical patents and the proprietary products we’ve developed have been used in over fifty thousand spine and orthopedic procedures throughout the world. Our Element Eight team is now bringing these latest advances in oxygen infusing medicine to skincare.

  • 50k

    SPINE AND ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES

  • 8

    MD’S

  • 4

    PHD'S

Unparalleled science, transformative results.

FOUNDERS

about

Entrepreneurial executive with 30+years of experience in fashion and beauty widely respected in the industry. A key member of the team that developed the global business model and exit strategy for a fragrance start up that was sold to L’Oreal Paris in 2016. He continued to work on the brand as a L’Oreal executive to further develop the brand in conjunction with the L’Oreal global team. Prior experience includes stints at LVMH with Fresh in its expansion days as well as Giorgio Armani. Early in his career he worked closely with the American partner at French Connection and developed their free-standing store strategy. 
GERARD CAMME

PRESIDENT & CEO

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Brad co-founded Element Eight as a spinoff of implant spine company TheraCell which was sold to ISTO Biologics in April 2022. Brad also executed successful sales of several other companies he founded including sales to Seiko (Japan) and Rapiscan (USA).Brad is a serial inventor and entrepreneur with over 30 issued and applied patents in the areas of medical imaging, medical devices, breast cancer detection, orthopedics, bone graft technology, wound care technology and cosmetic technology. Brad has been an invited speaker with major talks at several international symposia on topics inmedical device, x-ray, gamma ray imaging, and other radiology topics and technology. He has published over 100 manuscripts, abstracts and textbook chapters on these subjects. Brad has been an investigator on over $50M in grants awarded by the United States Department of Energy, NASA and others, as well as by the National Institutes of Health, where he was also a consultant for many years.
Brad Patt

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PHD

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Chief Technology Officer and scientist behind the technology for OATHTM.  Specialty is tissue regeneration and biomaterials. Chief Technology Officer at Anika Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ANIK), Vice President R&D and General Manager at spine surgery company Spine Wave, Inc. Director of R&D at minimally invasive surgery global leader Smith & Nephew. Program Manager for Orthopedics and Endoscopy & Head of Materials Research at Smith & Nephew’s Group Research Center in York. Over 30 patents for technologies to regenerate damaged bone, soft tissues and skin.
ANDREW J. CARTER

CTO & BRAINS BEHIND OXYGEN AMPLIFICATION

SURGEONS

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Dr.Anand is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Director of Spine Trauma, and aMinimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Pioneer in the Circumferential Minimally Invasive Treatment of Scoliosis and other minimally invasive surgical solutions. Principle Designer of Longitude 2Instrumentation system (Medtronics PLC) for Scoliosis Correction. Designerand Investor of Co-Align (Expandable TLIF cage) device. Principal Investigator in FDA studies for innovation in minimally invasive spine surgery and Spinal Motion Preservation. Spine Section Editor for Gray’s Anatomy, Textbook of Human Anatomy. Fellowships in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery at the University of Florida Spinal Health Centers in Gainesville and Scoliosis Fellowship and Spinal Trauma Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University
Dr. Neel Anand

M.D

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Frank is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned Spine Surgeon and Director of the Spine Program and an Endowed Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. He has authored over 200 papers and 40 book chapters.  Dr. Phillips has been at the forefront of minimally invasive spine surgery, holds 20 unique patents and has developed and pioneered numerous spinal proceduresand technologies now in wide use.  He has founded and successfully exited numerous medical device and biologic companies and has served on Board of Directors of public and privately held companies (incl. Kyphon, Theracell, Edge Surgical, DermOQ).  He was the recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the North American Spine Society and has served as President of multiple spine surgical societies. Dr. Phillips is a co-founder of Element Eight and is excited about the alignment of nature, science and beauty this represents.
Dr. Frank Phillips

M.D

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Dr. Nima Gharavi is an internationally renowned dermatologist and key opinion leader in Dermatologic surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery. He is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) in Los Angeles, he is also director of Dermatologic surgery & Mohs micrographic surgery, fellowship director of Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology, and co-director of the Cutaneous Malignancies Tumor Board at CSMC. Dr. Gharavi is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, and a fellow of both the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), Dr. Gharavihas performed over 20,000 skin cancer and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Gharavi graduated summa cum laude at UCLA, majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology with a specialization in Business and Administration, and received both his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at UCLA. He then completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai and his residency in dermatology at UCLA. Following residency, Dr. Gharavi completed a rigorous fellowship at UCLA in Mohs Surgery and Procedural Dermatology, which featured a full integration of Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery with laser and cosmetic surgery. Through this unique integration, along with his PhD background in the science of skin cancer and aging, Dr. Gharavi is a well-rounded and innovative surgeon. Dr. Gharavi is the recipient of numerous academic awards, including the Lasky Award For Medical Research, the Irvine Page Young Investigator Award, and the ACMS Theodore Tromovitch award for his research on skin cancer. He has been the recipient of grants from the American Heart Association, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Psoriasis Foundation. His research interests include the molecular pathogenesis of high-risk skin cancers, particularly in immuno suppressed solid-organ transplant recipients, as well as wound healing, inflammation, and the aging process. He is a consultant and has served on the advisory board for several novel cancer and laser therapeutics andalso serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. To date, Dr. Gharavi has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts and text book chapters, and continues to lecture and teach at national and international conferences.
Dr. Nima Gharavi

M.D, Ph.D.

MEDICAL DOCTORS AND PhD’s

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M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida College of Medicine as member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. American Board of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology, Society of Investigative Dermatology. Summa Cum Laude at University of Florida in Microbiology and Cell Sciences. Residency in dermatology at UCLA. Fellowship in dermatopathology at UCLA. Post doctoral fellowship in Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Program. Funded research rewards from American Skin Cancer Association, Dermatology Foundation, and United States National Institutes of Health for research. Published 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Dr. Phil Scumpia

M.D, P.h.D

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Internationally-recognized expert on skin cancer and aesthetics. Director of AboutSkin Dermatology and Derm Surgery. He was named a Top Dermatologist by US News and World Report, Castle Connelly Regional Top Doctor (2013-2020), and voted by his peers as one of Denver’s Top Doctors in 5280 magazine NINE times. He is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, Fellowship-trained in Mohs Surgery, Lasers, and Cosmetic Dermatology.
Dr. Joel L. Cohen

M.D

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Dr. Holy is a nationally renowned dermatologist and founder of the Center for Advanced Dermatology in Phoenix/Scottsdale, the ultimate destination for dermatology which attracts patients from all over the US. Dr. Holly attended Harvard University and Northwestern University Medical School and New York University Dermatology. Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center in areas of skin cancer and immunology. Voted “Best Dermatologist” in Phoenix. Cutting edge medical and aesthetic care offering a unique, in-depth, highly-personalized patient experience utilizing the latest technology and advancements.
Dr. Adriana K. Holy

M.D

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From a young age, Dr. Theriault was drawn to the fields of visual art and science. After graduating at the top ofher medical school class at the University of Texas in Houston, she pursued a dermatology residency, feeling that it would provide the perfect marriage ofher favorite disciplines. Completing her training in Colorado, she settled in Denver and founded Apex Dermatology Group in 2000. In addition to her private practice, she has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor, teaching residents at the CU Dermatology Cosmetic Clinic, contributed to Dermatology Secrets, and instructs other physicians as a member of the clinical faculty of Medical Education Resources. She enjoys the challenge of treating complex skin conditions and forging strong relationships with her patients. In 2018, Apex Dermatology Group joined US Dermatology Partners. Dr. Theriault accepted the role of Rocky Mountain Regional President and has enjoyed her involvement in building a strong national dermatology group, focused on providing compassionate, comprehensive skin care.
Dr. Ali Theriault

M.D

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Dermatologist and partner at Indianer, Lask & Rosenzweig MDs in Los Angeles. M.D. SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. Magna Cum Laude Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Has served as Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Active consultant including present or prior advisory to previously with Allergan, Vaseline, Nicole for OPI, Ferndale, Canyon Seven, Kinerase and SkinMedica. Active researcher in Aesthetic Dermatology including Acne, Photo Aging, Psoriasis, Botox, and Melasma. Editorial Board positions with the Journal of Aesthetic Science and Aesthetic and Wellness Research.
Dr. Helene Rosenzweig

M.D