Robert R. Barron, former Senior CIA Disguise Specialist,
committed to restoring identities through prosthetic devices.

In the News

• Robert Barron and patient’s Bruce Bolden and Shannon Kuhrt appeared on True Devotion A Series about Service. Titled: “Helping Others come out of Hiding” Episode 3. Robert Barron CIA’s Master of Disguise. The air date September 18, 2024. Interviewed by Tyler Bouchard from Roseboom media. Click here to watch the video.

• Robert Barron appeared on MIMA Mittagsmagazin ZDF German Public Television Broadcasting. Title of segment: Ehemaliger CIA-Agent nutzt sein Falschungs-Talent, Segment aired on August 12, 2024. Click here to watch the video.

• Robert Barron and ear patient Steven Runyan appeared on The Volle Kanne ZDF, German Public Service Television Broadcasting. The segment aired on July 17th, 2024. Click here to watch the video..

• Robert Barron and nose patient Wayne Gearhart appeared on Voice of America (News Broadcasting & media production company). The segment aired on October 30, 2022. Title of the segment is: “Former CIA Master of Disguise Now a Master of Prosthetic” Click here to view to video.

• Robert Barron and two of his ear patients John Hill and Steven Butler appeared on Global News Canada. The segment aired on October 29, 2022 in Canada.Title of the segment is: “Former spy and prosthetic master helps bring people out of hiding”  Click here to read the story on Global News. Click here to view the story on YouTube.

• The Washingtonian Magazine has written an article on Robert Barron making an ear prosthesis for 10 year old patient Aubree Cooper. The Title of the article is “A Former CIA Disguise Expert Helps Disfigured People Regain Their Lives”. Article written July 12, 2022.

• Robert Barron received the Central Intelligence Retirees Association’s (CIRA) prestigious Lloyd D. Salvetti Award. The criteria for the award are: Conspicuous excellence as an Agency professional; Commitment to CIRA, it’s mission to excellence, growth, and its members; Commitment to reinforcing in Agency officers and educating the public on what it means to be an intelligence officer. It is noteworthy that CIRA has granted only one other Lloyd D. Salvetti Award.

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• On November 26, 2019 Robert Barron and ear patient Calliope Foreman appeared on “Inside Edition” title of episode was “5-Year-Old Girl Gets New Ear After Being Born With Rare Condition“.

• https://www.insideedition.com/5-year-old-girl-gets-new-ear-after-being-born-with-rare-condition-57383
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NezmyjU1DIc

• February 20, 2019 Robert Barron and patient Laura Schild appeared on “Botched” On E! Network. The segment is titled “Breast Lumps and Empty Noses”.

• https://www.eonline.com/shows/botched/news/1014777/see-why-laura-has-been-living-with-one-nostril-for-more-than-a-decade-on-botched

• January 11, 2019 Robert Barron and burn survivor patient Samantha Diaz appeared on “Primer Impacto”, which aired on Univision. The segment’s title is “Impacto Positivo’.

• Ms.Diaz lost an eye, ear and her nose. Robert Barron preformed a miracle, Samantha received and eye prosthesis, an ear prosthesis and a nose prosthesis.

• https://www.univision.com/shows/primer-impacto/una-mujer-desfigurada-busca-inspirar-a-otros-con-su-ejemplo-video
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVLKHm1QKGw

• November 19, 2018 Robert Barron and burn survivor patient Samantha Diaz appeared on ABC Local 10 News in Miami, Florida. It was titled “Face of Courage: CIA-Inspired Prosthetics Help Burn Victim Blend In”.

• Ms.Diaz lost an eye, ear and her nose. Robert Barron preformed a miracle, Samantha received and eye prosthesis, an ear prosthesis and a nose prosthesis.

• https://www.local10.com/news/local/miami/face-of-courage-cia-inspired-prosthetic-help-burn-victim-blend-in
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qJA79GpXQQ

• In the Loudoun Times-Mirror 2018 “Best of Loudoun” Robert Barron was voted as the “Best Medical Specialist In Loudoun”. Below is the link to the county paper and you will find my business ad on page 6:

• https://www.loudountimes.com/special_sections/front/page_1b47dd3f-00f8-5cef-b74f-3146ae7faffb.html

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• https://www.loudountimes.com/special_sections/page/page_74896f8f-b9c0-52e1-9f77-7834d0f5b34d.html

• Robert Barron creates bi-lateral ear prosthesis for patient Johnny Quinn and receives the World Humanitarian Award from the Courageous Faces Foundation. May 6, 2017. Below are the links to the videos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut_U3M7Ha_Q
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDjndYQVr1Y

• Robert Barron and ear patient Charlie Clark appeared on Botched by Nature & Botched Post Op in a feature entitled: “Prosthetic specialist builds man a left ear” on September 7, 2016. Below are links to the story and video:

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• Robert Barron and ear patient Sean Fitz appeared on WTVR CBS 6 news with anchor reporter Laura French. “Master of Disguise helps boy come out of hiding after vicious dog attack”. Part 1. May 23, 2016. “Smiling from ear to ear: Child gets a new ear after vicious dog attack”. Part 2. June 14, 2016. Below are links to the story:

• http://wtvr.com/2016/05/23/master-of-disguise/
• http://wtvr.com/2016/06/14/sean-fitz-gets-new-ear/

• Robert Barron has been featured in the National Geographic book entitled “Veterans Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Honor” by authors Robert H. Miller and Andrew Wakeford.

• Through intimate photographs and poignant stories, this heart-rending book showcases the courage, heroics, and sacrifice of selected U.S. soldiers and veterans. This deeply moving, timely celebration of veterans highlights the heroes in our midst by bringing these brave men and women to life. Veterans Voices blends beauty, impact and gorgeous photographic displays with inspiring storytelling.

• https://www.amazon.com/Veterans-Voices-Remarkable-Stories-Sacrifice/dp/1426216386

• June 27th, 2015. Robert Barron and patient Joey Bucchere appeared on CTV National News in Canada.

• http://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/former-cia-master-of-disguise-crafts-lifelike-prosthetics-1.2444170

• “A New Look”, article on Robert Barron by Richard Foster writer for “Virginia Business Magazine”. June 2015
• http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/article/a-new-look

• “Body Bizarre”, March 14, 2015. Discovery Life Channel. Episode titled “My Baby’s Got An Extra Head”. Robert Barron has designed a mid-face silicone prosthetic device for patient Donnie Fritts that has restored his faith in life.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkhCtOeQYo

• CBS Evening News with Scott Pelly “Retired CIA Agent Uses Spy Skills For New Healing Mission”. February 5, 2015. Robert Barron and patient Erik Brenner.
• http://cbsn.ws/1Id8f4m

• Robert Barron will be speaking at the Lakeside Foundation 24th Annual Gala Dinner, December 7, 2012 at Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York. Read more about this event in the Democrat and Chronicle.
• Also click here to view the list of distinguished speakers.

• “About Face: The Pat Stamp Story“, February 7, 2012 part one and two series and February 8, 2012 part three and four series; Curtis Rumbolt interview Patrick Stamp, patient of Robert Barron.
• An explosion on a tanker ship took a lot from Patrick Stamp including his face; follow his journey to recovery and finding Robert Barron who has transformed Patrick life. CBC, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Newfoundland and Labrador.

• “Dramatically Increasing the Quality of Life with Prosthetic Devices“, CCA Network, Spring 2011 Newsletter, pp. 14-15.

• Robert Barron spoke at The Phoenix Society’s 22nd Annual World Burn Congress, October 23, 2010, Galveston, Texas. Click here to learn more.

• “Mission Possible,” Sunday Night on Yahoo!7 TV, Australia Television, April 11, 2010. Interview with Robert Barron and patient Micah Davis. Click here to view video.

• Robert Barron was a guest speaker at the 20th Annual Cher’s Family Retreat, Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA), held in Boston, Massachusetts, June 24 – 27, 2010.  To learn more about CCA, go to the CCAkids.org website.

• “Charlie’s Most Memorable Characters,” ABC World News with Charles Gibson, broadcast December 16, 2009. (Article | Printable PDF)

• Seoul Broadcasting System “Hand of Hope”: Robert Barron and patient Michael Matuszak. Aired May 31, 2008.

• Living the Life, March 10, 2008, Christian Broadcasting Network, ABC Family Channel, interview with Prosthetic Specialist Robert Barron.

• The People of the CIA:  Robert Barron, The Making of an Artist, Featured Story Archive, The Central Intelligence Agency Website, posted February 7, 2008.

• KSDK-TV St. Louis News Channel 5 with Mike Bush, November 2, 2007. Interview with Robert Barron and patient Joey Alles.  Click here to view video.

• WUSA Channel 9 News, Washington, DC, with host Derek Mcginty. June 29, 2007. “CIA’s Master of Disguise” interview with Robert Barron and patient Cory Paille.

• “Reason to Smile” Five Year Old Fitting with Prosthetic Ear, By Emily Christensen, The Courier-Waterloo Cedar Falls Newspaper. June 3, 2007. Robert Barron and ear patient Madison Shock.

• “Fox and Friends” with host Steve Doocy. May 28, 2007. Interview with Robert Barron.

• “From CIA Disguises to Prosthetics,” The Washington Post Online, May 22, 2007. Robert Barron and patient Madison Shock. These pictures have also been distributed in numerous blog postings under the titles “Story With No Words,” Story Without Words,” and “A Story That Needs No Words.”

• The Art of Living, Retirement Living Television (RTL), Comcast CN8, DIRECTV Channel 238, February 2, 2007. Interview with Robert Barron and patient Petra Szakallas.

• Putting My Best Face Forward,” by Donna Smith, The Braille Forum, The American Council of the Blind, Winter 2007, Vol. XLV, No. 5.

• CIA’s Master of Disguise,” The Insider with Victoria Recano, interview with Robert Barron and patient Carissa Fehrle, December 4, 2006.

• “CIA Disguise Master Designs New Ear for Seven Year-Old Boy,” Inside Edition with Deborah Norville, May 23, 2006. Interview with Robert Barron and patients Austin Gordon and Gage Chenard.

• “CIA FACE FIXER – Viewer Follow-up,” The Insider with Pat O’brien and Lara Spencer, March 1, 2006. Interview with Robert Barron and patients Frank Halliwell and Paolo Barecchia. Click here to view video.

• “Boy Trades Patch for Prosthetic Eye,” ABC News Good Morning America, with Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer, March 1, 2006. Interview with Robert Barron and patient Paolo Barecchia. Click here to view the video.

• “CIA FACE FIXER,” The Insider, with Pat O’brien and Lara Spencer, February 17, 2006. Interview with Robert Barron and patients Rachel Yocca and Peggy Cree. Click here to view video.

• A Closer Look,” KTRK-TV, ABC 13 Eyewitness News, February 7, 2006. “Out of Hiding” with Ted Oberg. Interview with Robert Barron and patients Richard Perzanowski and Joyce GoBell. Click here to view the video.

• “Barron Helped Elijah Look Like His Twin,” The Friday Show with Vivica A. Fox, and The Montel Williams Show, January 1, 2006.

• “Ex-CIA Disguise Master Helps Disfigured People,” Agence France-Presse, Dec 11, 2005.

• Good Morning America with Charles Gibson. Undercover: Inside the CIA, November 29,2005, Interview with Robert Barron

• “A Thanksgiving Blessing:  He Made Set of Oklahoma 6-Year-Olds Twins Again,” Du Quoin Evening Call, November 23, 2005.

• “Stop Teasing Me Just Because I Look Different,” The Maury Show, Interview with Robert Barron and patient Vicki Hemingway. October 20, 2005.

• “Former CIA Employee Finds Second Career While Working Undercover,” Loudoun Business, October 2005, p. 10.

• “Mission Possible:  Former CIA Disguise Specialist Constructs Happy Faces,” Leesburg Today, August 26, 2005, p. B1.

• “Extreme Surgery,” The Discovery Health Channel, April 6, 2005 at 10 pm, April 7, 2005 at 1 am, and April 11, 2005 at 4 am.

• Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace:  Power Player, March 6, 2005.  Interview with Robert Barron.

• Home Delivery, September 21, 2004 and March 15, 2005 Warner Brothers “WB” TV. Program with Robert Barron and patient, Jackson Wood.

• Luke’s New Ear,” The Daily Journal, February 21, 2005, p. 1.

• Oxygen Network, Warner brothers “WB”, Life & Style, February 22 and 23, 2005. Interview with Robert Barron and patient, Hannah Shainholtz. Click here to view video.

• “FOLLOW-UP — TLC For Nurse:  A Prosthetic Eye,” CBS The Early Show, with Harry Smith,  Thursday, December 23, 2004.

• “The Face Maker,” Northwest Afternoon, KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA, November 8, 2004. Interview with Robert Barron and Patrick Allen, Jackson Wood and Vicki Hemingway.

• “The Saturday Night Solution,” CourtTV, August 7, 2004

• “How a Master of Disguise Helped Us Smile Again,” by Elaine Galloway, Woman’s Own, 31 May 2004, pp. 29 – 30

• “TLC For Nurse:  A Prosthetic Eye,” CBS The Early Show, Interview with Harry Smith, 14 May 2004

• “Spy-artist-turned prosthetist brings joy,” Loudoun Times-Mirror, May 12, 2004, p. 1

• “”Viewer Follow Ups” The Oprah Winfrey Show, April 26 2004 with Robert Barron and patient Tim Dunaway.

• “Changing Lives: Cosmetic Breakthroughs,” The Montel Williams Show, February 13, 2004; Interview with Robert Barron and several patients.

• “Making Faces,” Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Special Edition 2004, p. 69.” 
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• “Interview with Robert Barron,” SAT1 TV, Germany, 23 January 2004

• “God’s Secret Agent,” Woman’s World, 28 October 2003, p. 10

• “Looking Normal,” Richmond Times-Dispatch, 16 October 2003, p. F1 – F2

• “Face Man,” The American Storyteller Series, Radio Journal #11, (Story of Robert Barron).

• “The Face Man:  Mission Possible,” Wolf Blitzer Reports, Kathleen Koch Reporting, CNN, 21 August 2003

• Belo TV, D.C. Edit 5 with Stacy Hutchins, August11, 2003, Robert Barron and patient Nathan Sparks. Click here to view video.

• “Man of a Thousand Faces,” by Chris Baker, The Washington Times, pp. C8 – C9, 6 June 2003
  

• Barbara Harrison, NBC Local News Channel 4, Washington, D.C. May 6, 2003. Interview with Robert Barron and patient Byron Lewis.

• “Medical Miracles,” The Oprah Winfrey Show, 3 February 2003 Interview with Robert Barron and patient Susie Rohr.

• “Alive Again,” Primetime Thursday with Charles Gibson, March 28, 2002, Interview with Robert Barron, patients Brittany Hoyle, Zahida Parveen, James Alexander and (special interview with Herb Saunders-CIA agency

• “World Diary:  Honor Killings – Zahida Parveen,” National Geographic Channel, February 13, 2002.

• “Doreen Gentzler with Louise Kurtz — Pentagon Survivor,” NBC Local Channel 4, Washington, DC, September 11, 2002

• “Crafting Hope:  Prosthetic Sculptor Robert Barron Is Spending His Retirement Giving People New Beginning,” by Phil McCombs, The Washington Post, 12 January 2003, p. F1.
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• “Putting on a New Face,” by Ken Seeber, Southern Illinoisan, March 27, 2002 interview with Robert Barron

• “Helping Hands,” by Kim Hubbard and J. Todd Foster, People Magazine, 11 February 2002, p. 111
  

• “The Man Who Makes Faces,” by Robert Andrews, Reader’s Digest, March 2001

• “Mask Master” Health Point WebMD with Dr. Steve Salvatore, November 13-17, 2000 with Robert Barron & patient James Alexander.

• “Saving Faces,” by Robert Andrews, Washingtonian, June 2000, p. 54

• “About Town:  Just Like Before,” Washington Times, Metropolitan Times, pp. C10 – C11, 2 June 1994, Article ID: pl41930165