Dr. Segal is a highly respected physician with over 20 years of experience in clinical care and clinical trials, now bringing his skillset and patient-centered approach to the field of aesthetics at Confidence. With a career focused on improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring quality of life, Dr. Segal has helped tens of thousands of patients feel stronger and more at ease in their bodies. His transition into aesthetic medicine is rooted in that same mission: helping people feel more confident, comfortable, and empowered to feel their best in achieving their goals. Dr. Segal brings a deep understanding of anatomy, function, and minimally invasive care making him uniquely equipped to deliver safe, natural-looking aesthetic results. With a keen eye for detail and a holistic approach to care, Dr. Segal ensures that each treatment is tailored to your unique needs, prioritizing both safety and stunning results.
Education & Honors
Education
1990 – 1994 Brown University, Providence, RI (B.A. with Honors in East Asian Studies)
1995 – 2000 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN (M.D.)
2000 – 2001 Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO (Internal Medicine Preliminary Year)
2001 – 2004 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency)
2005 – 2008 The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (M.S. in Clinical Investigation)
Honors, Awards and Recognitions
1994– 1995 J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship, Research Fellowship at Osaka University Department of Public Health
2004 Outstanding Senior Resident Research Award, Recognition by the Mayo Clinic Dept of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2005– 2007 Iowa Scholars in Clinical Investigation (K30 Program Scholar), Mentored and didactic program for preparation for a career in clinical research
2005– 2007 U.S. Bone and Joint Decade’s Young Investigator Initiative (YII) Program, Early-career musculoskeletal clinical investigator mentorship program
2006 Musculoskeletal Research Award, Recognition – Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabilitation
2010 Association of Academic Physiatrists Young Academician Award, “Honors an academic physiatrist who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the areas of teaching, research and/or administration and is less than forty years old”
2010 Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (JARM) Traveling Fellow, Invitation to present lectures at domestic and international meetings organized by JARM
2010 American Geriatrics Society Junior Scholar Travel Gran, Scholarship to Integrating Geriatrics into Comparative Effectiveness Research Conference
2017 Top Doctors 2017 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 2 selected), Physicians from the local medical community selected these doctors – 435 Magazine
2018 Top Doctors 2018 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 2 selected), Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels – 435 Magazine
2019 Top Doctors 2019 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 2 selected), Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels – 435 Magazine
2020 Top Doctors 2020 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 3 selected), Kansas City magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is compiled by a physician-led team with the national health care research company, Castle Connolly– Kansas City Magazine
2020 FY2020 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan （日本学術振興会外国人招へい研究者〜令和2年度短期, Kansas Award for traveling fellowship involving presentation of lectures and collaboration with Japanese medical faculty July 7–27, 2020
2021 Top Doctors 2021 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 3 selected), Kansas City magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is compiled by a physician-led team with the national health care research company, Castle Connolly– Kansas City Magazine
2022 Top Doctors 2022 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 3 selected), Kansas City magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is compiled by a physician-led team with the national health care research company, Castle Connolly– Kansas City Magazine
2023 Top Doctors 2023 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 4 selected), Kansas City magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is compiled by a physician-led team with the national health care research company, Castle Connolly– Kansas City Magazine
2024 Top Doctors 2024 – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1 of 4 selected), Kansas City magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is compiled by a physician-led team with the national health care research company, Castle Connolly– Kansas City Magazine
Clinical Assignments
2004– 2008 Iowa City Veterans Administration: Director, Amputee and Prosthetics Clinic
2004– 2014 Univ. of Iowa: Director, Image-Guided Musculoskeletal Consultation and Intervention Service
2014– 2025 University of Kansas: Medical Director, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation