Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACsDr. Kaveh Alizadeh is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College. He was a partner at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group from 2000 to 2013, where he also served as President of the practice from 2007-2012. Dedicated to advancing the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Alizadeh directs the Clinical Research Division of the practice’s Residency Program, and is also credited with developing a new breast lift technique, NaturaBra™. Since 2005, he has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Consumer Research Council and has held the title of Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2010. In 2011 and 2012, Dr. Alizadeh also received national recognition as a Top Doctor by U.S. News and World Report, and was voted by patients as one of the Best Cosmetic Surgeons in the Annual Long Island Press Awards.
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Dr. Alizadeh has appeared in news media such as CNN, CBS 60 minutes, NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, Newsweek, and The New York Times. He has authored numerous publications and has given extensive presentations on the national and international level.
Dr. Alizadeh specializes in a range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures, as well as less-invasive treatments. Cosmetic procedures include breast augmentation, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Reconstructive procedures include breast reconstruction after cancer and migraine surgery. He also performs the latest non-invasive facial rejuvenation techniques, including injectables such as Botox® Cosmetic, Juvederm®, and Sculptra® Aesthetic, for which he is a certified regional trainer.
Dr. Alizadeh obtained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and earned his Masters Degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then pursued his MD from Cornell University Medical College, having received commendation from the Dean. Dr. Alizadeh completed his General Surgery and Plastic Surgery training at the University of Chicago Hospitals followed by an additional year of subspecialty training in Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, and Breast Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Dr. Alizadeh’s passion is to perform volunteer plastic surgery. He is co-founder and Chairman of Mission: Restore, which provides free medical care, education, and research to help adults and children in need around the world. His volunteer work began in the Afghan refugee camps in 1993 and since then he has participated in volunteer missions each year traveling all over the world including Central and South America, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2009, Dr. Alizadeh’s humanitarian volunteer work earned him the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an award recorded in the United States Congressional Record.
Dr. Alizadeh specializes in a range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures, as well as less-invasive treatments. Cosmetic procedures include breast augmentation, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Reconstructive procedures include breast reconstruction after cancer and migraine surgery. He also performs the latest non-invasive facial rejuvenation techniques, including injectables such as Botox® Cosmetic, Juvederm®, and Sculptra® Aesthetic, for which he is a certified regional trainer.
Dr. Alizadeh obtained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and earned his Masters Degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then pursued his MD from Cornell University Medical College, having received commendation from the Dean. Dr. Alizadeh completed his General Surgery and Plastic Surgery training at the University of Chicago Hospitals followed by an additional year of subspecialty training in Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, and Breast Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Dr. Alizadeh’s passion is to perform volunteer plastic surgery. He is co-founder and Chairman of Mission: Restore, which provides free medical care, education, and research to help adults and children in need around the world. His volunteer work began in the Afghan refugee camps in 1993 and since then he has participated in volunteer missions each year traveling all over the world including Central and South America, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2009, Dr. Alizadeh’s humanitarian volunteer work earned him the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an award recorded in the United States Congressional Record.
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Activities
Affiliations
Hospital Staff Privileges
- Infection Control May 2012
- Migraine Surgery Endoscopic Training October 2010
- Inamed and Mentor Silicone Breast Implants December 2006
- Anti-Aging Skin Management November 2006
- Laser Course for hair removal and vascular lesions November 2006
- Endoscopic Facial Rejuvenation October 2003
- Advanced Trauma Life Support April 1998
- AO/ASIF Treatment of Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction May 2005
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support August 2004
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Cardiovascular Care August 2004
- Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners 1994
- Diplomate American Board of Plastic Surgery 2001
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons 2003
Activities
- President, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 2007-2012
Established in 1948, the largest and oldest private academic Plastic Surgical practice in North America, voted by LI Press as the best plastic surgery practice in Long Island 2008-2012 - Chairman of Board, Mission: Restore, which provides clinical, education, and research for victims of war and trauma around the world, 2010-Present
- Director Clinical Research, NUMC Plastic Surgery Residency Program 2005-present
- Partner, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 2000-2013
- Course Director, Fresh Cadaver Plastic Surgery Lab 2001-present
- Medical Advisory Board, HealthiNation 2009-present
- Governing Board Member , Global Medical Relief Fund 2008- present
- Chief Medical Officer, Klinger Advanced Aesthetics 2005-2007
- Vice-President, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 2005-2007
- Chief of Microsurgery, Winthrop University Hospital 2003-2008
- Vice-Chairman, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Winthrop University Hospital 2003-2008 - Treasurer, New York State Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 2012-present
- Treasurer, New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 2012-present
- Member at Large, Nassau Surgical Society, 2012-present
- Medical Advisor, Cytori Corp. 2012-present
- Committee Member, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation 2000-present
- Medical Board Member, Klinger Advanced Aesthetics 2006-2007
- Membership Committee Director, Long Island Chapter, 2005-present
Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons - American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Research and Technology Committee Member, 2011-present
- Public Education Committee Member, 2005-2011
- Clinical Trials Committee Member, 2009-2011
- Malpractice crisis task force 2008-2010
- Health Policy Committee Member, 2007-2008
- Quality and Performance Measurement 2007-2008
- American Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Practice Relations Committee Member 2007-present
- Associate Program Director, Plastic Surgery Residency Program,
Nassau University Medical Center 2001-2006- Best Teaching Award 2003
- National Trainer, Sculptra Aesthetic 2009- present
- Medical Advisor, Life Cell Corporation 2008- present
- Medical Advisor, Kensey Nash 2010-present
- Medical Advisor, Mentor/Ethicon 2008- present
- Course Director, Klinger Advanced Aesthetics 2005-2006
Aesthetic Training Program Award - Medical Advisory Board, Happy Face Foundation 2001-2004
- Best Cosmetic Surgeon; LI Press ‘Best Of Long Island’ Awards, 2011-2012
- Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors: NY Metro Area 2010-12
- Child Harbor Care distinguished honor award, Contributions for volunteer care for children, October 2011
- U.S. News and World Report Top Doctors 2011-2012
- 2011 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon of the Year; New York State Citation, 2011
- New York State Assembly Humanitarian Recognition Award, September 2011
- Health Care Heroes Award; Long Island Business News November 2010
- First Place Prize for the Best Aesthetic Paper presentation, Novel Use of An Internal Autogulous Bra Provides Better Long Term Outcomes in Breast Surgery, National Plastic Surgery Senior Resident’s Conference January 25, 2010
- Top Prize Poster Presentation, Use of FAMM flaps as a spacer flap for palatal closure, Nassau Surgical Society Annual meeting December 4, 2009
- Patients of Courage Award, from ASPS for Uday Hattem, an American translator who had over ten reconstructive surgeries after being shot by insurgents during the Iraq war, October 2009
- NECO Ellis Island Award for Humanitarian Volunteer work May 8, 2009
- First Place Award for the Best Business Plan Presentation
Harvard Business School May 20, 2006 - Distinguished Alumnus Award, Dwight Englewood School October 22, 2004
- Training and Education Grant, Smile Train Organization 2003-2008
- Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons Resident Contest Award: Operative management of superior helical rim chondritis Maui, Hawaii January19, 1999
- Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons Resident Paper Presentation Award: Surgical Rescue in Head and Neck Cancer, Chicago, Illinois May 6, 1999
- Joseph Collins Scholarship, Cornell University Medical College 1990-3
- Rosenbleuth Scholarship, Cornell University Medical College 1993
- The National Institutes of Health Scientist Training Program Fellowship award
Thesis: Cellular Growth Patterns of the Colon, Bethesda, Maryland, 1989 - America’s Top Physicians Guide 2004-12
- Global Directory of Who’s Who Selection 2003-12
- Marquis Who’s Who in America 2006-12
- Rock Climbing; 5.10 Shawangunk Mountains, NY 2007
- Sculptor: Exhibited sculptures in New York City 2003
- New York State Triathlon Championships: Lake Sebago, NY 1993
- United States Hang-Gliding Association: Para-2 license 1993
- Senior Athletic Award: Soccer (All-State) Discus Throw (all-time record) 1984
Affiliations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Association of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Cleft Palate Association
- Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- New York State Society of Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Nassau Surgical Society
- Society of Alumni of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Hospital Staff Privileges
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital 2005 – present
- South Nassau Communities Hospital 10/2008 – present
- Lenox Hill Hospital 1/2005 – present
- Winthrop University Hospital 1/2001 – present
- North Shore University Hospital 1/2001 – present
- Nassau University Medical Center 1/2001 – present
- Mercy Medical Center 1/2001 – present
- Day Op Surgery Center 1/2001 – present
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