Dr. Michelle Zweifler, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery, New York, NY

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Dr. Michelle Zweifler is a plastic surgeon practicing in New York, New York.

800 5th Avenue, #302, New York, NY 10065

At a glance

Board certified

Plastic Surgery and Surgery

Licensed in

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About Dr. Zweifler

Dr. Michelle Zweifler is a plastic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. She holds an active medical license in New York. She earned a B.S. from Cornell University in 1989 and her MD in 1993 from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate).

Dr. Zweifler completed a general surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, where she also served as chief resident, followed by a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at SUNY Downstate and an aesthetic surgery fellowship under Dr. John Q. Owsley at California Pacific Medical Center's Davies Campus. She is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

She has been featured in media outlets including the New York Times, New York Magazine, CNN, and Fox News. Dr. Zweifler has co-authored at least 3 research papers indexed in PubMed. Dr. Zweifler has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year from 2018 through 2022. She has said, "I truly enjoy the specialty of plastic surgery, from the initial consultation to the technical aspects to the rewards of enhancing your appearance."

I truly enjoy the specialty of plastic surgery, from the initial consultation to the technical aspects to the rewards of enhancing your appearance.

Dr. Michelle Zweifler

Membership and fees

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Education and credentials

Education

B.S., Cornell University in May 1989

Education

MD in May 1993, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate), Brooklyn, New York

Residency

Completed a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (July 1998-June 2000)

Residency

General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York (July 1993-June 1997)

Fellowship

Completed an Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship under preceptor John Q. Owsley, MD, at California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus, San Francisco, California (July 2000-June 2001)

Board certified

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (2002)

Board certified

Board certified by the American Board of Surgery (1999)

Certification

Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners

Membership

Active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Membership

Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, American Medical Association, Medical Society of the State of New York, and New York County Medical Society

License

New York 198392 Verify with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

NPI

1902961667

Location

800 5th Avenue, #302, New York, NY 10065

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Recognition and research

Awards

Named to Cornell University's Dean's List.

Samuel L. Kountz Award for Clinical Excellence in Surgery

State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (1993)

John O. Vieta Award for Professional Excellence and Compassionate Care

Lenox Hill Hospital (1997)

Named to Castle Connolly's America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists.

Alumni Achievement Award in Cosmetic Surgery

SUNY Downstate (2018)

Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Certificate of Appreciation Award

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc. (June 2019)

Publications

Has co-authored at least 3 research papers indexed in PubMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine database.

Has published professional papers in scientific journals including Annals of Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Surgical Endoscopy.

Was lead author of "Breast reconstruction among inner city women with breast carcinoma", published in Annals of Plastic Surgery in 2001.

Was lead author of "An outcome-based study of aesthetic surgery in a clinic setting", published in Annals of Plastic Surgery in 2000.

Was senior author of "Midface lift of the malar fat pad: technical advances", published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2002.

Teaching and research roles

Chief Resident of General Surgery

Lenox Hill Hospital (July 1997-June 1998)

Media and books

Has been featured in media outlets including the New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, CNN, Fox News, Eyewitness News 7, WB11, CNN Headline News, and NY1.

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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. Zweifler board certified?

Yes. Dr. Zweifler is board certified in Plastic Surgery and Surgery.

Where did Dr. Zweifler train?

Dr. Zweifler earned her MD in May 1993 from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate), Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Zweifler completed an Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship under preceptor John Q. Owsley, MD, at California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus, San Francisco, California (July 2000-June 2001).