Welcome to Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Care at Columbia University. As one of New York’s best hospitals and the world’s top medical centers, we have the experience that few other programs can match, and our mission is to use our many resources to deliver the highest quality care for anybody in need of a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure.
What sets us apart
Comprehensive Expertise
Each of our plastic surgeons is highly trained across multiple specialties, offering a wide range of care tailored to individual patient needs.
Full Spectrum of Procedures
Our services span from routine, non-surgical cosmetic treatments to complex reconstructive surgeries and body contouring after significant weight loss.
Leaders in Innovation and Research
Our division is at the forefront of clinical and laboratory research and is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in plastic surgery.
For a Child With A Rare Skull Condition, The Craniofacial Team Comes Through
After craniosynostosis and an infected frontal bone left one-year old Lily without a forehead, her parents turned to the craniofacial team at Columbia and our hospital partner, NewYork-Presbyterian.
Who We Treat
We’ve put together these educational guides to help you make informed decisions about your cosmetic or reconstructive care.
Cosmetic Treatments We Offer
To view our full list of conditions and treatments visit our dedicated conditions & treatments page.
Reconstructive Treatments We Offer
To view our full list of conditions and treatments visit our dedicated conditions & treatments page.
You can also check out our Plastic Surgery FAQs for more information.
Reconstructive Surgery is a Life-Changing Process of Innovation and Integrative Care
Key Clinical Programs
Cosmetic Care
The Cosmetic Care Program provides surgical and non-surgical options to improve your cosmetic health.
Reconstructive Care
Our plastic surgeons are world leaders in reconstructive care for issues like breast reconstruction after breast cancer, skin lesion excision, and reconstructive surgery for the nose and ears.
Cleft Palate/Cleft Lip Care
Cleft lip and cleft palate are common conditions that affect thousands of newborns every year. These children deserve specialized care from dedicated experts, which we can deliver through our Craniofacial Surgery Program
Breast Reconstructive Care
We provide compassionate and personalized post-lumpectomy or post-mastectomy reconstruction and are dedicated to empowering individuals who have undergone breast cancer surgery to help them reclaim their physical and emotional well-being.
Orthoplastic Surgery Care
The Columbia Orthoplastic Surgery Program brings together leading experts in orthopedic and reconstructive plastic surgery for thoughtful, personalized treatment options. This cutting-edge approach to complex surgeries offers lower wound complication rates and higher patient satisfaction in recovery.
For more information, visit our programs and services page.
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Our Team
The Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery offer a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Our Board-certified surgeons would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your cosmetic goals to determine the appropriate procedure(s) to help you look and feel your best at any age.
Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
June K Wu, MD
Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Group, NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
To learn more, visit our team and locations page.
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Our Locations
Washington Heights
Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue, 5th Floor, Rm 511
New York, NY 10032
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Midtown
ColumbiaDoctors Midtown
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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East Side
ColumbiaDoctors Upper East Side
525 E. 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
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Westchester
NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY 10604
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ColumbiaDoctors Bronxville
1 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
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New Jersey
Columbia Surgery Outpatient Offices at Glenpointe
300 Frank W Burr Blvd, Suite 130
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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To learn more, visit our team and locations page.
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