Jan Adams (surgeon) facts for kids

Jan Rudalgo Adams (born Rudalgo Alonzo Adams; April 21, 1954) is a former American cosmetic surgeon, author, and television presenter. He is known for his work in cosmetic surgery and his appearances on television shows.

Early Life and Education

Jan Rudalgo Adams was born in Middletown, Ohio, on April 21, 1954. His birth name was Rudalgo Alonzo Adams, but it was changed when he was six months old.

College and Medical Training

Adams attended Harvard University. During his time there, he worked with Professor S. Allen Counter, studying how insects hear. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in June 1985.

After medical school, he trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan. He was the chief resident in plastic surgery there. He then completed special training in aesthetic surgery at UCLA.

Career Highlights

Jan Adams began his career by writing for scientific journals. His first published work was about problems that could happen after certain cosmetic procedures.

Author and Television Personality

In 2000, Adams published his first book, Everything Women of Color Should Know About Cosmetic Surgery. This book helped many people understand more about cosmetic surgery.

He became well-known on television in 2001. He was a correspondent for the entertainment show Extra. He also appeared on the talk show The Other Half with famous hosts like Dick Clark and Mario Lopez. Adams was also featured on shows like Plastic Surgery: Before & After and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Public Attention and Later Career

In 2007, Jan Adams was involved in a widely reported event concerning the mother of rapper Kanye West, Donda West. She passed away the day after having surgery performed by Adams. This event brought a lot of public attention to Adams.

Public Statements and License Status

Following the public attention, Adams appeared on the television show Larry King Live. He initially chose not to discuss the details of the situation, asking for privacy for the West family. He later returned to the show to share his perspective. He mentioned that the public attention had a significant impact on his professional life.

Adams's medical license in California faced challenges. In April 2009, he gave up his license. However, after an appeals process, his license was given back with some rules in March 2013. His license was later revoked again in October 2014 because he did not follow the rules of his probation.

Kanye West's Album Art

In April 2018, Kanye West announced that the cover for his new album, Love Everyone, would feature a picture of Jan Adams. West stated that he wanted the album's message to be about forgiveness. This suggested that he had forgiven Adams for his mother's passing.

However, Adams later published an open letter asking West not to use his image. West then decided not to use that album cover. He eventually released a different album called Ye with a different cover.