Dr. Richard Westreich, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery, New York, NY

PreferredMD
5.0 (10 reviews)

Richard Westreich, MD, is a facial plastic surgeon with PreferredMD in New York City.

4 East 88th Street, 1B, New York, NY 10128

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About Dr. Westreich

Dr. Westreich earned his medical degree with honors in cell biology research from New York University School of Medicine in 1999, after completing his undergraduate degree in the biological basis of behavior, with a concentration in neuroscience, at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Department of Otolaryngology from 1999 to 2004, followed by a fellowship in facial plastic surgery there from 2004 to 2005. He is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery since 2007.

Dr. Westreich holds hospital affiliations with Lenox Hill Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center and SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, all in the New York area, and serves as a Clinical Instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital, an Attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, and an Assistant Professor at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center. He holds an active New York medical license. He specializes in rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery among other facial plastic procedures. Dr. Westreich has co-authored at least 14 research papers indexed in PubMed.

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Education and credentials

Education
MD with Honors in Cell Biology research, New York University School of Medicine, 1999
Education
Earned a BA in Biological Basis of Behavior with a Neuroscience concentration, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995
Residency
Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Department of Otolaryngology from 1999 to 2004
Fellowship
Completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS) at Mount Sinai Department of Otolaryngology from 2004 to 2005
Board certified
Board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology since 2005
Board certified
Board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery since 2007
Membership
Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
Membership
Member, Rhinoplasty Society
Membership
Member, New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society
Membership
Received a grant from Baxter Corporation as principal investigator for research on injectable autologous cartilage in rabbits, completed in 2004

Hospital and practice affiliations

Hospital affiliation with Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY
Hospital affiliation with Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY
Hospital affiliation with SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Location

4 East 88th Street, 1B, New York, NY 10128
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Recognition and research

Awards

NY Super Doctors
2018 to 2023
Best Doctor
New York Magazine from 2014 to 2024
Top Doctor
Castle Connolly from 2014 to 2025
Received the Resident Teaching Award at SUNY Downstate in 2010.
Who's Who in Healthcare
2008 to 2011
Among America's Top Physicians
2007 to 2023
Golden Saw Award
Mount Sinai in 2005

Teaching and research roles

Clinical Instructor
Mount Sinai Hospital
Attending physician
Lenox Hill Hospital
Assistant Professor
SUNY-Downstate Medical Center
Served as President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society from 2013 to 2015.
Director of Facial Plastic Surgery
Long Island College Hospital from 2005 to 2013
Director of Resident Education
Long Island College Hospital from 2005 to 2013

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Listens carefully and ensures every concern is properly addressed."

FMDD UserJul 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Provides personalized care that feels both thoughtful and professional."

FMDD UserJun 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Explains all procedures and options with calm expertise."

FMDD UserMay 2024

Questions patients ask

Where did Dr. Westreich train?

Dr. Westreich earned an MD with Honors in Cell Biology research from New York University School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Westreich completed residency in Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Department of Otolaryngology from 1999 to 2004.

Where is Dr. Westreich's office?

Dr. Westreich sees patients at PreferredMD, 4 East 88th Street, 1B, New York, NY 10128.

Where is Dr. Westreich licensed?

Dr. Westreich holds a license in New York.

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