Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors
Specialties
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, more

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CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

177 Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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  • CIGNA
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WellCare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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About Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD

Dr. Ascherman is Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He obtained his B.A. degree from Harvard University, and his M.D. from Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He then completed his general and plastic surgery training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In addition, he completed a craniofacial fellowship in Paris.


With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in procedures that enhance appearance while preserving function and balance. He has been listed annually for the past 15 years in both New York Magazine's Best Doctors and Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors. Dr. Ascherman offers a full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive services and has a deep commitment to personalized care. Beyond his clinical practice, he's known for his humanitarian work, performing life-changing surgeries abroad in underserved communities across Asia and South America.


Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery
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Expertise

  • Breast Reconstruction

  • Cosmetic Surgery

  • Craniofacial Surgery

  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Facial Plastic Surgery

  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery

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Education

  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

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Languages

  • French
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Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Surgery at CUMC

  • Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Education

  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Awards & Honors

  • "Gold Doc" Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation "for demonstrating compassion, empathy and respect in the practice of medicine," 2005.
  • "President's Award" for the top presentation at the 2012 annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
  • Best Research Paper Award at the 1994 Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference.
  • Included in Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors, 2011-2025.
  • Included in New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" issue, 2011-2025.
  • Teacher of the Year Award, Division of Plastic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2009, 2012.
  • Teacher Recognition Award, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2000.
  • The New York Times Magazine's "Super Doctors" list 2008-2025.

Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Surgery at CUMC
  • Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • French