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Dr. Gary Linkov, MD

Facial plastic surgery physician, New York, NY

City Facial Plastics
5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Linkov is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and the founder of City Facial Plastics in New York.

635 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
At a glance
Board certification
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and otolaryngology - head and neck surgery
Focus
Lip lift surgery and advanced FUE hair transplant procedures

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About Dr. Linkov

Dr. Linkov holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and received his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed internship and residency training in head and neck surgery at the Temple Head and Neck Institute and Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia and served as chief resident in his final year. He completed an accredited American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.

He studied art in Italy, applying principles of proportion, symmetry and facial harmony to surgical design. Dr. Linkov is the Medical Director and Founder of City Facial Plastics. His practice is primarily focused on lip lift surgery, including the bullhorn lip lift, and advanced FUE hair transplant procedures.

He also has expertise in facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, neck lift procedures, brow lifts and facial rejuvenation. His approach rests on communication and personalization and on getting to the root of what bothers the patient. He was Medical Director of the Madison AS accredited surgical facility and was in charge of the facial plastic surgery clinic at the NY Harbor VA for many years.

While at Washington University, he was in charge of the St. Louis Veterans Affairs hospital facial plastic surgery clinic.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Lip lift surgery Bullhorn lip lift FUE hair transplant Facelift Rhinoplasty Eyelid surgery Neck lift Brow lift Facial rejuvenation
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Cornell University
Medical school
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency
Internship and residency in head and neck surgery, Temple Head and Neck Institute and Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia
Fellowship
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis
Board certification
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Professional memberships
Diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society, Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
NPI
1427311430

Hospital and practice affiliations

Medical Director and Founder, City Facial Plastics
Attending physician, Lenox Hill

Location

635 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named by USA Today as one of the top three plastic surgeons for reconstruction and body modification in the United States
Named one of the Best Hair Transplant Doctors in the World by Ape to Gentleman

Publications

"Widened Dorsum: Bony and Cartilaginous Contributions"
"Management of Lower Eyelid Laxity" in Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 2016

Media and books

Featured on The Hair Loss Lab podcast to discuss donor management, accurate diagnosis and long-term treatment planning

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"Very professional care and consult."

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"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

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Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Linkov board certified?

Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.

Where did Dr. Linkov train?

Dr. Linkov received his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed internship and residency training in head and neck surgery in Philadelphia. He completed a facial plastic surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.

What does Dr. Linkov focus on?

His practice is primarily focused on lip lift surgery, including the bullhorn lip lift, and advanced FUE hair transplant procedures.

Where is Dr. Linkov's office?

The practice office is at 150 E 56th St, #1AB, New York, NY 10022.

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