Adam Schaffner, MD, FACS's Credentials

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Biography

Adam Schaffner, MD, FACS is a triple board certified, double fellowship-trained plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, breast and body. He is highly sought after by patients from NYC and around the world because of his knowledge and expertise which gives him the ability to deliver quality care and beautiful results using proven techniques which require minimal downtime and minimal scarring. Dr. Schaffner was selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. He is listed in the Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, was honored as one of New York’s Super Doctors®, has been named as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors by the Patients’ Choice Recognition Program, and received the Patients’ Choice Award, an honor bestowed on less than 5% of practicing plastic surgeons in the United States who have received near perfect scores as voted by their patients. Dr. Schaffner is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Schaffner has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Dr. Schaffner has been interviewed by The New York Times, ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS News, NBC’s Telemundo, FOX News, Inside Edition, PIX-11’s Dr. Steve Show as well as quoted in Newsweek, USA TODAY and the New York Observer as an expert in his field.

Languages

• English

Education

• Rush Medical College Of Rush University (Grad. 1998)

Areas of Expertise

• Cosmetic Botox
• Tummy Tuck
• Liposuction
• Restylane
• Brazilian Butt Lift
• Radiesse
• Neck lift
• Breast Augmentation
• Voluma
• Hyperhidrosis
• Broken nose
• Breast Lift
• Cellulite
• Arm lift
• Otoplasty
• Rhinoplasty
• Face-lift
• Kybella
• Juvederm
• Breast reconstruction with breast implants
• Brow lift

Awards & Recognitions

• Compassionate Doctor Award Recipient (2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011) Voted as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors
• Patients’ Choice Award Recipient (2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, and 2012) This honor is bestowed on best in class Plastic Surgeon’s who have received near perfect scores, patients voted.
• New York SuperDoctors® Selected as a New York SuperDoctor® for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013
• Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons Listed in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 Editions
• Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Selected as New York Metro Area Top Doctor: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016; Listed in Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (18th edition), Selected as Regional Top Doctor: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014

Publications & Research

• Spear SL, Jespersen MR, Schaffner AD. “Secondary Prosthetic Cases.” Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art. Third edition. Spear SL, editor. Lippincott. 2010: 476-491. ISBN-13: 978-1605475776.
• Spear SL, Schaffner AD, Clemens MW. “Breast Reconstruction with Implants.” Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease. Third edition. Babiera GV, Skoracki RJ and Esteva FJ, eds. People’s Medical Publishing House. 2012: 643-663. ISBN-13: 978-1-60795-094-3.
• Jacobson JM, Gatti ME, Schaffner AD, Hill LM, Spear SL. “Effect of Incision Choice on Outcomes in Primary Breast Augmentation.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal. May 2012. Volume 32(4): 456-462.
• Spear SL, Clemens MW, Schaffner AD. “Advances in Mastopexy.” Current Reconstuctive Surgery. First edition. Serletti JM, Taub P, Wu L, Slutsky D, Editors. McGraw-Hill Medical. 2012: 525-540. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-147723-9.
• Mittelman H, Chrzanowski DS, Schaffner AD. “Mid Forehead ‘Buttonhole’ Eyebrow Elevation.” Simplified Facial Rejuvenation. Shiffman MA, Mirrafati SJ, Lam SM, and Cueteaux CG, eds. Springer. 2008:429-35. ISBN-13: 978-3-540-71096-7.
• Spear SL, Schaffner AD, Jespersen MR, Goldstein J. “Donor Site Morbidity and Patient Satisfaction Using a Composite Nipple Graft for Unilateral Nipple Reconstruction in the Radiated and Nonradiated Breast.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. April 2011.