Meet Dr. Suzman
Dr. Suzman is trained at the Cornell-Columbia University combined division of Plastic Surgery at The New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. He was a resident in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, performed reconstructive surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery, and was a chief resident in trauma and burn surgery, transplant, pediatric and the plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has worked internationally at Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, South Africa and Israel. His practice serves the New York City area in Westchester and Greenwich, CT, and he treats patients throughout the country and the world. His innovative approaches to plastic surgery procedures, such as rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation and breast reconstruction, make him a leading surgeon in his field. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and stunning results, he has been ranked as one of the “Top Doctors” by both New York and Westchester magazines. He served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at The White Plains Hospital and WESTMED Medical Group. Dr. Suzman is Member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetics Society and The American College of Surgeons.
Skills and Specialties
Dr. Suzman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of the breast, face, and body, taking care of conditions facing both adults and children. He has particulary interest in cosmetic procedures, such as rhinoplasty and breast surgery. He has treated thousands of women seeking breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction surgery as well as breast cancer reconstruction surgeries, allowing women to reclaim their self-confidence. He is an Expert Injector for fillers and Botox and has a research interest in fat graft and nanofat procedures for facial aging. He is the inventor of Rescue MD, a peptide and DNA repair scar treatment.
Because of his Cornell-Columbia and Sloan Kettering surgery training, he is able to apply skill and safety to his cosmetic surgery patients. His outcomes for facelift surgery, fat grafting and injectables, neck lift, liposuction, and tummy tucks are safe and lasting. For patients not quite ready for surgery, Dr. Suzman helps them age gracefully, offering numerous nonsurgical alternatives such as BOTOX, dermal fillers, fat grafting, body contouring, and many other skin rejuvenation services.
Education and Training
Dr. Michael Suzman has directed the plastic surgery department at WESTMED Medical Group since 2002. He currently is the Chief of Plastic Surgery and The White Plains Hospital and Chairman of the Board of Directors of WESTMED Medical Group. He completed his training in plastic surgery at The Cornell and Columbia Universities Combined Division of Plastic Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Hospital for Special Surgery. He was awarded the Goulian Prize for Academic Excellence in Plastic Surgery as well as the Coryell Prize for the highest distinction in surgery at Cornell. Dr. Suzman graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University, studied History and Philosophy of Science at Oxford University, and went on to receive his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. He then completed a four-year residency in general surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital prior to his plastic surgery training program. He was awarded an American Heart Association research fellowship for his basic science research in surgery at Cornell.
Memberships and Affiliations
Dr. Suzman is Chief of Plastic Surgery at White Plains Hospital and Chairman of the Board for WESTMED Medical Group. He is on staff at Greenwich Hospital, and Rye Ambulatory Surgery Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.