Total years in practice: 17

Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS ranks among the leading authorities in aesthetic surgery in New York City, and he is proud to care for his neighbors as well as patients from around the globe. His unparalleled education serves as the groundwork for the superior outcomes he consistently achieves for his patients. His training surpasses that of most practitioners in depth and breadth. Notably, he is one of the rare board-certified plastic surgeons across the country who has not only completed a fellowship in craniofacial surgery but also a fellowship in aesthetic surgery. He is frequently tapped by outlets ranging from the New York Times to CNN and Vogue for his unique expertise. As evidenced by his 5-star reviews across multiple platforms, Dr. Smith is known for delivering superb results and an unforgettable experience from his private Ritz Tower surgery center.

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Education

  Undergraduate: Brown University

  Medical: MD, Brown University

Postgraduate Education

  Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Administrative Chief Resident, Pittsburgh, PA

  Fellowships:

  Aesthetic Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York City, NY

  Craniofacial Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON

Board Certifications

  Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Memberships

  Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Hospital Privileges

  Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital

Awards

  Authorship of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, presentations and book chapters

  US Patent: “Predicting Movement of Soft Tissue of the Face in Response to Movement of Underlying Bone”

  International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies Owen Cole Memorial Scholarship

  Numerous grants from the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, the Cleft Palate Foundation, and others

  Technical Copy Editor of the six-volume Neligan Plastic Surgery text

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